Vocabulary List

1. Blitz chess (Noun) /blɪts tʃɛs/: A fast-paced chess game where players have limited time to make all their moves.
   Vietnamese: Cờ chớp
   Example: Blitz chess requires quick thinking and fast reflexes.

2. Dress code dispute (Noun phrase) /drɛs kəʊd dɪsˈpjuːt/: A disagreement over the rules or guidelines for clothing.
   Vietnamese: Tranh cãi về quy định trang phục
   Example: The dress code dispute caused delays in starting the event.

3. A chess great (Noun phrase) /ə tʃɛs ɡreɪt/: A highly skilled and famous chess player.
   Vietnamese: Kỳ thủ vĩ đại
   Example: Magnus Carlsen is considered a chess great in the modern era.

4. Following (Preposition) /ˈfɒləʊɪŋ/: As a result of; happening after something.
   Vietnamese: vì, do
   Example: The rules were revised following the players' feedback.

5. Tournament (Noun) /ˈtʊənəmənt/: A series of games or matches in which players compete for a prize.
   Vietnamese: Giải đấu
   Example: She won first place in the international chess tournament.

6. Breach of (Noun phrase) /briːtʃ əv/: A violation or breaking of a rule or law.
   Vietnamese: Vi phạm
   Example: His actions were considered a breach of the tournament’s rules.

7. To make a long story short (Phrase) /tə meɪk ə lɒŋ ˈstɔːri ʃɔːt/: To summarize a story or explanation briefly.
   Vietnamese: Nói ngắn gọn
   Example: To make a long story short, they resolved the issue peacefully.

8. Incident (Noun) /ˈɪnsɪdənt/: An event or occurrence, often unpleasant or unusual.
   Vietnamese: Sự việc
   Example: The incident disrupted the tournament for an hour.

9. The main sponsor (Noun phrase) /ðə meɪn ˈspɒnsər/: The primary organization or person providing financial support for an event.
   Vietnamese: Nhà tài trợ chính
   Example: The main sponsor pulled out following the controversy.

10. A fruitful discussion (Noun phrase) /ə ˈfruːtfʊl dɪˈskʌʃən/: A productive and successful conversation.
    Vietnamese: Cuộc thảo luận hiệu quả
    Example: The meeting ended with a fruitful discussion on future dress code policies.

11. At the end of the day (Phrase) /ət ði ɛnd əv ðə deɪ/: Ultimately; when everything is considered.
    Vietnamese: Cuối cùng
    Example: At the end of the day, fairness was the priority.

12. Express regret (Verb phrase) /ɪkˈsprɛs rɪˈɡrɛt/: To show that one is sorry for something.
    Vietnamese: Bày tỏ sự tiếc nuối
    Example: The player expressed regret over their actions during the game.

13. Escalate (Verb) /ˈɛskəleɪt/: To increase in intensity or seriousness.
    Vietnamese: Đi quá xa
    Example: The dispute escalated into a heated argument.

14. A vital role (Noun phrase) /ə ˈvaɪtl roʊl/: An essential or crucial function.
    Vietnamese: Vai trò quan trọng
    Example: The referee played a vital role in resolving the disagreement.

15. Elevate (Verb) /ˈɛləveɪt/: To raise or improve the status or importance of something.
    Vietnamese: Nâng tầm
    Example: The changes elevated the tournament’s reputation.

16. It's unfortunate that (Phrase) /ɪts ʌnˈfɔːtʃənət ðæt/: Used to express regret about a situation.
    Vietnamese: Thật đáng tiếc rằng
    Example: It’s unfortunate that the incident occurred during such an important event.

17. Implementation (Noun) /ˌɪmplɪmɛnˈteɪʃən/: The process of putting a plan or policy into effect.
    Vietnamese: Sự thực hiện
    Example: The implementation of new rules will start next month.

18. Disproportionate (Adjective) /ˌdɪsprəˈpɔːʃənɪt/: Out of balance or too large/small compared to something else.
    Vietnamese: Không cân xứng
    Example: The penalty seemed disproportionate to the minor rule breach.

19. Approve a trial (Verb phrase) /əˈpruːv ə ˈtraɪəl/: To give official permission for a test or experiment.
    Vietnamese: Phê duyệt một thử nghiệm
    Example: They approved a trial of the new tournament format.

20. A flexible approach (Noun phrase) /ə ˈflɛksəbl əˈprəʊtʃ/: A method that allows for adaptability or change.
    Vietnamese: Cách tiếp cận linh hoạt
    Example: A flexible approach was suggested to handle dress code violations.

21. Attire (Noun) /əˈtaɪər/: Clothing, especially formal or specific for an occasion.
    Vietnamese: Trang phục
    Example: Formal attire was required for the closing ceremony.

22. Minor deviations (Noun phrase) /ˈmaɪnər ˌdiːviˈeɪʃənz/: Small differences or changes from the norm.
    Vietnamese: Thay đổi nhỏ, sai lệch nhỏ
    Example: The organizers allowed minor deviations from the dress code.

23. Official (adj) /əˈfɪʃəl/: Approved or authorized by someone in authority.
    Vietnamese: Chính thức
    Example: An official statement was released about the incident.

24. Preferred clothes (Noun phrase) /prɪˈfɜːrd kləʊðz/: The type of clothing that is liked or chosen over others.
    Vietnamese: Trang phục yêu thích
    Example: Jeans and a shirt are his preferred clothes for casual events.

25. As a principle (Phrase) /əz ə ˈprɪnsəpl/: As a general rule or belief.
    Vietnamese: Theo nguyên tắc
    Example: As a principle, all players must respect the dress code.

26. In jeans (Phrase) /ɪn dʒiːnz/: Wearing denim pants.
    Vietnamese: Mặc quần jeans
    Example: He surprised everyone by arriving in jeans to the formal event.

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