Q. When talking about “the turn of the century” (from 1899 to 1900), should it be “the turn of the nineteenth century” or “the turn of the twentieth century”? It seems that since the years 1800 to 1899 have been referred to as the nineteenth century, then the turn from 1899 to 1900 should be referred to as “the turn of the nineteenth century.” Please advise. A. There is no general agreement about what a phrase like “turn of the
nineteenth century” means. It does seem to suggest the “turn of the nineteenth century into the twentieth”—i.e., the change from 1900 to 1901 (or, popularly, 1899 to 1900). But it’s probably best to stick to the more general phrase “turn of the century” and to limit it to a context that makes the century in question clear—for example, in a discussion surrounding the immediate legacy of Theodore Roosevelt’s charge up San Juan Hill. See
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nhiều nhất - RUNĐộng từ + My dog loves to run about in the park (move quickly with legs) + She runs a very successful business (manages) + The bus company runs a regular weekend
service (offer a service) + Don’t leave your car engine running/ try running the computer programme and see if it works (machine: working) Danh từ + I always go for a 10k run in the mornings. + The play has had a successful run in the West
End. (a period of time) + I do the school run every morning and my husband does it in the afternoon (a journey that a train, ship, car and so on does regularly) Cụm động từ + Her withdrawal meant that her opponent was given a clear run for the nomination (you can progress without anyone stopping you)
+ He gave Tom a good run for his money (competing so well with someone that they cannot defeat you) + He is on the run from the law (trying to escape or hide from the police) 2. TAKE Động từ + Don’t forget to take an extra pair of shoes (move something or someone from one place to another) + Take a deep breath (to perform an action or series of actions) + I took a course in origami at college
(to study or take an exam in a particular subject) Cụm động từ + I like chocolate but I can take it or leave it (to not care whether you have, see or do something – informal) + It takes all sorts (used for saying that you find someone’s behaviour surprising or strange but will accept it – spoken) + Take it from me, this restaurant is excellent. (used to emphasize that what you’re saying is true and people should believe it – spoken) >>> Xem thêm :
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10 từ tiếng Anh đa nghĩa được sử dụng nhiều nhất - BREAKĐộng từ + Be careful that you don’t break those glasses
(separate into pieces by dropping) + If you break the speed limit, the penalties are high (don’t obey rules or the law) +When the news first broke, he was no where to be found + breaking news ( if news breaks, it becomes publicly known) + Why don’t we break now and meet again after lunch? (stop what you’re doing for a period of time) Danh từ + Doctors and nurses often
work very long hours without a break (a time which you can rest and relax yourself) + This could be the lucky break he’s always wanted (an opportunity that helps you achieve success) + She decided to make the break from marketing after eighteen years (a time of major change in one’s life). Cụm động từ
+ He’s been breaking his back getting the house ready in time for the baby’s arrival (working very hard) + I think we’ve broken the back of this project now. (British English – to finish the hardest part of a task) + In their first year, the company broke even. (when a company doesn’t make a profit or a
loss) + I want to break free (as sung by Freddy Mercury – to escape from someone or something that is holding you or controls you) 4. TURN Động từ: + She turned around and smiled at me (change position) + When you get to the junction, turn right (change direction) + She could not concentrate on her book. All she seemed to be doing was turning the pages without reading them. + After years as an amateur dancer, she turned professional ( change and do something different) + It has turned cold again ( change and become something else) Danh từ + Oh no, is it my turn again to wash the dishes (in a group and it’s your time to do something) + The debate over drugs in sport took an unexpected turn yesterday (a change in a situation)
+ He took the wrong turn and that took him miles away from his destination (change of direction) Cụm động từ + He was stopped at every turn by the rigid rules (wherever or whenever someone tries to do something) + He did her a good turn by offering her the
job (an action that helps someone – also applies in the opposite “a bad turn”) + I hope I’m not speaking out of turn, but I preferred the original version (to say something that you shouldn’t say in case you offend someone or you have no right to say it) + The mansion was built at the turn of the century ( the time at the end of one century and the beginning of the
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“Tea is served,” he told them and set the tray on the table. (put something in a position) + I’ve set the alarm for 6am (to make equipment ready) + Have you set a date for the wedding? (to decide when something will happen) + The Bank of England sets the interest rate (to decide the price or value
of something) + I have set the team three challenges/goals/objectives/tasks (to give someone something to achieve) Danh từ + a set of keys; a set of guidelines; a chess set ( a group of things) + the literary set; the jet set; a set
of friends (a group of people that share the same interests) + a film set; a stage set (theatre, film – place where a film or play is made) Cụm động từ + The drivers’ demands
were not met, setting the stage for a prolonged transport strike (create the conditions for something to happen) + They are a company that has set the standard for excellence in service (perform an activity to a level that other people need to achieve) + Dinner will be ready soon. Could you please set the table? (put cutlery and plates on the table)
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