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1
Q

To sack (v):

A

to remove someone from a job, usually because they have done sth wrong or badly, or sometimes as a way of saving the cost of employing them

2
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To be in the firing line

A

to be in a position where you are likely to be criticized or blamed

3
Q

Ballot (n):

 Postal ballot

A

a system or occasion of secret voting

4
Q

Plebiscite (n)

A

referendum

5
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To dust sth off:

A

to prepare sth for use, especially after it has not been used for a long time

6
Q

Anthem(n):

A

bai quoc ca

7
Q

To deploy

A

to move soldiers or equipment to a place where they can be used when they are needed

8
Q

Testament (n) [proof]:

A

the detail of her wildlife painting is (a)testament to (=proof of) her powers of observation.

9
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Fibreglass (un):

A

strong, light material made by twisting together small threads of glass and plastic, used especially for structures such as cars and boats: soi thuy tinh

10
Q

Trophy (cn)

A

a prize, such as a gold or silver cup, that is given to the winner of a competition or race, and often returned after a year to be given to the winner of the competition in the following year; something used as a symbol of success from hunting or war

11
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To cast a/your vote:

A

to vote

12
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Poll (n):

A

a study in which people are asked for their opinions about a subject or person

13
Q

To guard [watch]:

->the election will be closely guarded

A

to protect someone or sth from being attacked or stolen

14
Q

Closely (adv):

A

carefully and paying attention to details

15
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Vandal (cn):

A

a person who intentionally damages property belonging to other people

16
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To decapitate

A

: to cut off the head of a person

17
Q

Hacksaw (n):

A

mot dung cu

18
Q

To behead (v)

A

To cut off someone’s head, especially as a punishment

19
Q

Angle grinder(n)

A

dung cu

20
Q

Clinical (adj)

A