Từ Vựng Bài Đọc The Pearl
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ancient
/ˈeɪnʧənt/
(adj). Belonging to the very distant past and no longer in existence.
pearl
/pɜrl/
(noun). a small hard shiny white ball that forms inside the shell of an oysterand is of great value as a jewel
wealthy
/ˈwɛlθi/
(adj). Having a great deal of money, resources, or assets; rich.
regard
/rəˈgɑrd/
(verb). consider or think in a certain way
cultivate
/ˈkʌltəˌveɪt/
(verb). to prepare and use land for growing plants or crops
several
/ˈsɛvrəl/
(pronoun). More than two but not many.
irritant
/ˈɪrətənt/
(noun). A thing that is continually annoying or distracting
deform
/ˌdiˈfɔrm/
(verb). to change or spoil the usual or natural shape of something
oyster
/ˈɔɪstər/
(noun). a large flat sea creature that lives in a shell, some types of which can be eaten either cooked or uncooked, and other types of which produce pearls
numerous
/ˈnumərəs/
(adj). Great in number; many.
complication
/ˌkɑmpləˈkeɪʃən/
(noun). A circumstance that complicates something; a difficulty.
disease
/dɪˈziz/
(noun). a disorder that produces specific symptom that differs from physical injury
jewellery
/ˈʤuːəlri/
(noun). decorative objects worn on your clothes or body that are usually made from valuable metals
mussel
/ˈmʌsəl/
(noun). any of a number of bivalve mollusks with a brown or purplish-black shell
reject
/ˈriʤɛkt/
(verb). Dismiss as inadequate, unacceptable, or faulty.
factor
/ˈfæktər/
(noun). A circumstance or a fact
evaluate
/ɪˈvæljuˌeɪt/
(verb). Form an idea of the amount, number, or value of; assess.
lustre
/ˈlʌstər/
(noun). a gentle sheen or soft glow, especially that of a partly reflective surface.
imitation
/ˌɪməˈteɪʃən/
(noun). the act of copying sb/sth
worthless
/ˈwɜrθləs/
(adj). having no real value or use.
mechanism
/ˈmɛkəˌnɪzəm/
(noun). A natural or established process by which something takes place
distinguish
/dɪˈstɪŋgwɪʃ/
(verb). recognize or treat (someone or something) as different.
surgical
/ˈsɜrʤɪkəl/
(adj). connected with surgery
implantation
/ɪmplænˈteɪʃən/
(noun). The action of implanting or state of being implanted.
gem
/ʤɛm/
(noun). a precious or semiprecious stone, especially when cut and polished or engraved.
status
/ˈstætəs/
(noun). High rank or social standing
powder
/ˈpaʊdər/
(noun). Fine, dry particles produced by the grinding, crushing, or disintegration of a solid substance
epilepsy
/ˈɛpəˌlɛpsi/
(noun). a neurological disorder marked by sudden recurrent episodes of sensory disturbance, loss of consciousness, or convulsions, associated with abnormal electrical activity in the brain.
freshwater
/ˈfrɛˌʃwɔtər/
(adj). of or found in fresh water; not of the sea
manufacture
/ˌmænjəˈfækʧər/
(verb). mass-produce
glittery
/ˈglɪtəri/
(adj). reflecting a bright, shimmering light.
favorable
/ˈfeɪvərəbəl/
(adj). Expressing approval.
coastline
/ˈkoʊstˌlaɪn/
(noun). The land along a coast.
glossy
/ˈglɔsi/
(adj). smooth and shiny
globe
/gloʊb/
(noun). The earth.
core
/kɔr/
(noun). The tough central part of various fruits, containing the seeds.
ranking
/ˈræŋkɪŋ/
(noun). a position in a scale of achievement or status; a classification
cradle
/ˈkreɪdəl/
(noun). A baby's bed or cot, typically one mounted on rockers.
clam
/klæm/
(noun). A marine bivalve mollusc with shells of equal size.
mollusc
/ˈmɒləsk/
(noun). any animal that has a soft body, no spine, and is often covered with a shell. Many molluscs live in water
secrete
/sɪˈkrit/
(verb). produce and discharge (a substance)
defence
/dɪˈfɛns/
(verb). the action of defending from or resisting attack.
lustrous
/ˈlʌstrəs/
(adj). Having lustre; shining
nacre
/ˈneɪkə/
(noun). Mother-of-pearl
nucleus
/ˈnukliəs/
(adj). The central and most important part of an object,
durability
/dərəˈbɪlɪti/
(noun). The ability to withstand wear, pressure, or damage
irregular
/ɪˈrɛgjələr/
(adj). Not even or balanced in shape or arrangement.
merit
/ˈmɛrət/
(noun). the quality of being good and of deserving praise, reward or admiration
lagoon
/ləˈgun/
(noun). A stretch of salt water separated from the sea by a low sandbank or coral reef.
volcanic
/vɑlˈkænɪk/
(adj). Relating to or produced by a volcano or volcanoes
atoll
/ˈæˌtɑl/
(noun). an island made of coral and shaped like a ring with a lake of sea water in the middle
transplant
/trænˈsplænt/
(verb). to take an organ, skin, etc. from one person, animal, part of the body, etc. and put it into or onto another
graft
/græft/
(noun). a shoot or twig inserted into a slit on the trunk or stem of a living plant, from which it receives sap
mantle
/ˈmæntəl/
(noun). A loose sleeveless cloak or shawl
gonad
/ˈgoʊnæd/
(noun). a male sex organ that produces sperm; a female sex organ that produces eggs
spherical
/ˈsfɛrɪkəl/
(adj). Shaped like a sphere.
bead
/bid/
(noun). A small piece of glass, stone, or similar material that is threaded
glide
/glaɪd/
(verb). To move smoothly and quietly, especially as though it takes no effort
gritty
/ˈgrɪti/
(adj). showing the courage and strength of mind to continue doing something difficult or unpleasant
lab
/læb/
(noun). a laboratory
diver
/ˈdaɪvər/
(noun). a person who wears a diving suit to work under water
reserve
/rɪˈzɜrv/
(noun). a supply of a commodity not needed for immediate use but available if required
contaminate
/kənˈtæməˌneɪt/
(verb). to make a substance or place dirty
pristine
/ˈprɪstin/
(adj). In its original condition
stock
/stɑk/
(noun). The goods or merchandise kept on the premises of a shop
irony
/ˈaɪrəni/
(noun). the amusing or strange aspect of a situation that is very different from what you expect; a situation like this