practise
/ˈpræk.tɪs/ (v) learn by repetition; luyện tập E.g. My uncle tells me that all I need is to practise regularly and I should be able to do it.
regularly
(adv.) often; đều đặn, thường xuyênE.g. She regularly appears on TV talk shows.Experts say that the product, if eaten regularly, could be harmful.
accompany sb on the piano
/əˈkʌm.pə.ni/ (v) to sing or play an instrument with another musician or singer; đệm đàn piano cho aiE.g. Miss Jessop accompanied Mr Bentley on the piano.
accompaniment
/əˈkʌm.pən.ɪ.mənt/ (n) music that is played with someone who is singing or playing the main tuneE.g. a song with piano accompaniment(2) something that you eat or drink with something elseE.g. A dry champagne makes the ideal accompaniment for/to this dish.
accompanist
/əˈkʌm.pə.nɪst/ (n) someone who plays an instrument such as the piano or guitar while someone else sings or plays the main tuneE.g. The singer's accompanist on the piano was Charles Harman.
accomplish
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃ/ (C1-v) to finish something successfully or to achieve something; hoàn thành, đạt đượcE.g. The students accomplished the task in less than ten minutes.She accomplished such a lot during her visit.I feel as if I've accomplished nothing since I left my job.
accomplished
/əˈkʌm.plɪʃt/ (a) skilled; thành thạoE.g. She's a very accomplished pianist/painter/horsewoman.He was accomplished in all the arts.
tune
/tjuːn/ (n): A tune is a melody or a specific sequence ofmusical notes; giai điệuHe was humming a tune as he dried the dishes.a theme tuneThat's a very catchy tune (= easy to remember and pleasant).
be good at + N/V-ing
/ɡʊd/ (a) successful, or able to do something well; giỏiviệc gì
modest
/ˈmɒd.ɪst/ (a) (1) not large in size or amount, or not expensive; nhỏ, không mắc tiềnE.g. They live in a fairly modest house, considering their wealth.There has been a modest improvement/recovery in housing conditions for the poor.The party made modest gains in the elections, but nothing like the huge gains that were predicted.Just a modest portion for me, please.(2) not usually talking about or making obvious your own abilities and achievements; khiêm tốn E.g. Although an outstanding scientist, he's a modest man.
fish tank
/fɪʃ tæŋk/ (n): Hồ cá
discarded
/dɪˈskɑːdɪd/ (a): cast-off, thrown away; bị vứt điE.g. Actually, I just collect the stamps from discarded envelopes that my relatives and friends give me.
discard
/dɪˈskɑːd/ (v) to throw something away or get rid of it because you no longer want or need it; vứt bỏE.g. Cut the melon in half and discard the seeds.He makes toys from things people discard.
envelope
/ˈen.və.ləʊp/ (n): a flat, usually square or rectangular, paper container for a letter; phong thưE.g. Actually, I just collect the stamps from discarded envelopes that my relatives and friends give me.
envelop
/ɪnˈvel.əp/ (v): to cover or surround something completely; bao phủ, bao bọcE.g. The graveyard looked ghostly, enveloped in mist.
indulge in
/ɪnˈdʌldʒ/ (v):(1) When you indulge, you enjoy or take part insomething just because you want to. (2) When you indulge someone else, you go alongwith whatever they want to do.E.g. The soccer fans indulged their patriotism, waving flags and singing songs.I love champagne but I don't often indulge myself.We took a deliberate decision to indulge in a little nostalgia.My aunt indulges the children dreadfully.
indulgence
/ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/An indulgence is doing something that you enjoyeven if it has negative consequences. Buying yourself something that you don't need, be it a cookie, videogame, or diamond necklace, is an indulgence; sự nuông chiềuE.g. Chocolate is my only indulgence.All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work.His health suffered from over-indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink.
admire
/ədˈmaɪər/ (v) to respect and approve of someone or their behaviour; ngưỡng mộE.g. We stood for a few moments, admiring the view.I was just admiring your jacket, Delia.
admiration
/ˌæd.məˈreɪ.ʃən/ (n) the feeling of admiring someone or something; sự ngưỡng mộ
admirable
/ˈæd.mɪ.rə.bəl/ (a) Someone who deserves your admiration can be described as admirable. Your friend who saves homeless kittens in his spare time? An admirable person.E.g.I think you showed admirable tact/restraint/self-control in your answer.The police did an admirable job in keeping the fans calm.
admiring
/ədˈmaɪə.rɪŋ/ (a) showing admiration E.g. Annette was getting lots of admiring looks/glances in her new red dress.She was surrounded by a group of admiring photographers.
avid
/ˈæv.ɪd/ (a) extremely eager or interestedE.g. an avid football fanan avid supporter of the artsHe took an avid interest in the project.formal She hadn't seen him for six months and was avid for news.
avidity
/əˈvɪd.ə.ti/ (n) Avidity is a feeling of enthusiasm, a form of willingness and eagerness. E.g. He studied Indian history with avidity.It seems I'm an ideal target for advertisers, and I am perplexed by the avidity with which they court me.If you're a fan of girl detectives, you read all of the Nancy Drew books with avidity.
occupied
/ˈɒk.jə.paɪd/ (n) (1) busy or interestedE.g. At that time I was fully occupied taking care of my elderly mother.All the new toys kept the kids occupied for hours.(2) being used by someone; with someone in itE.g. The bathroom at the back of the plane was occupied, so I waited.