places - Tìm kiếm | Laban Dictionary - Từ điển Anh - Việt, Việt

Danh từ

nơi, chỗ

is this the place where it happened?

đây có phải là nơi đã xảy ra việc ấy không?

I can't be in two places at once

tôi không thể ở hai nơi cùng một lúc được

one's place of birth

nơi sinh

a sore place on my foot

chỗ đau ở chân tôi

this town is the coldest place in Britain

thành phố này là nơi lạnh nhất ở Anh

everything in its place

vật nào chỗ ấy

chỗ ngồi; chỗ đứng; vị trí; địa vị

go back to your place

về chỗ [ngồi] đi

if I were in your place

nếu tôi ở địa vị anh

he finished in third place

nó kết thúc cuộc đua ơ vị trí thứ ba

chỗ làm

she hopes to get a place in this department

cô ta hy vọng kiếm được một chỗ làm ở sở này

ngôi nhà (thường là to lớn, ở nông thôn)

they have a flat in town as well as a place in the country

họ có một căn hộ ở thành phố cùng một ngôi nhà ở nông thôn

đoạn sách; đoạn vở kịch

I have lost my place

tôi đã quên mất trước đã đọc đến đoạn nào rối

Place đoạn phố, quảng trường

Ba Dinh Place

quảng trường Ba Đình

all over the place

ở mọi nơi, khắp nơi

firms are going bankrupt all over the place

khắp nơi các hãng đều phá sản

trong tình trạng ngăn kéo đều để lộn xộn

your hair is all over the place

tóc của anh bù xù

change (swap) places (with somebody)

đổi chỗ

let's change places, you'll be able to see better from here

ta hãy đổi chỗ cho nhau, từ chỗ này anh có thể thấy rõ hơn

đổi sang hoàn cảnh(của ai)

I'm perfectly happy, I wouldn't change places with anyone

tôi hoàn toàn hạnh phúc, tôi sẽ không đổi sang hoàn cảnh của bất cứ ai đâu

fall (fit, slot) into place

bắt đầu có ý nghĩa trong mối quan hệ với nhau (nói về một loạt sự kiện)

it all begins to fall into place

tất cả cái đó bắt đầu có ý nghĩa trong mối quan hệ với nhau

give place to

bị thay thế bởi; bị thay chỗ bởi

houses and factories gave place to open fields as the train gathered speed

tàu hỏa tăng tốc độ và đồng không mông quạnh đã thay cho nhà ở và xưởng máy (trước con mắt của hành khách)

go places

(khẩu ngữ)

thành công ngày càng lớn (nhất là trong sự nghiệp của mình)

have one's heart in the right place

xem heart

in the first (second…) place

thứ nhất, trước hết (thứ nhì, kế đó…)

in high places

xem high

in my (your…) place

ở địa vị tôi (anh…) ở hoàn cảnh tôi (anh…)

in her place, I'd sell the lot

ở địa vị chị ta, thì tôi bán lô ấy đi

in place

ở đúng vị trí bình thường hàng ngày

she likes everything to be in place before she starts work

bà ta thích mọi thứ đều đúng vị trí hàng ngày trước khi bắt đầu làm việc

thích hợp, hợp

a little gratitude would be in place

một chút biết ơn sẽ là rất thích hợp

in place of

thay vì, thay [cho]

the chairman was ill so his deputy spoke in his place

ông chủ tịch ốm nên ông phó chủ tịch nói thay

lay (set) a place

xếp một chỗ (ở bàn ăn, với dao; dĩa, thìa đầy đủ)

set a place for him when you lay the table, he may come after all

cứ xếp một chỗ cho anh ta khi anh bày bàn, anh ta cuối cùng vẫn có thể tới đấy

lightning never strikes in the same place twice

xem lighting

lose one's place

xem lose

out of place

không đúng chỗ, không đúng vị trí thường ngày(đồ vật)

không đúng chỗ, không thích hợp

his criticisms were quite out of place

lời phê bình của anh ta hoàn toàn không đúng chỗ

a place in the sun

chỗ đứng dưới mặt trời (nghĩa bóng); vị trí ngang nhau về đặc quyền đặc lợi

pride of place

xem pride

put oneself in somebody else's (somebody's) place

đặt mình vào địa vị của ai; tưởng tượng mình ở địa vị của ai

put somebody in his [proper] place

kéo ai về đúng cương vị của họ, làm nhục kẻ kiêu căng khoác lác

take place

xảy ra, diễn ra

when does the ceremony take place?

Khi nào thì lễ diễn ra?, khi nào thì làm lễ?

take the place of

thay, thế (ai, cái gì)

she couldn't attend the meeting so her assistant took her place

bà ta không thể dự họp nên trợ lý của bà đã họp thay bà

there's no place like home

(tục ngữ)

chẳng đâu bằng nhà mình cả

Động từ

đặt, để; xếp

he placed the books in order on the shelf

nó để các cuốn sách có thứ tự trên giá sách

place somebody in a difficult position

đặt tin tưởng vào ai

I would place her among the world's greatest sopranos

tôi muốn xếp cô ta vào hạng những người hát giọng nữ cao hay nhất thế giới

he was placed third

anh ta được xếp thứ ba

place and order for agency places about 2000 secretaries per annum

hang này xếp việc cho khoảng 2000 chân thư ký mỗi năm

they placed the orphans with foster parents

họ đã tìm được người làm bố mẹ nuôi cho tụi mồ côi

nhận ra (nhờ trí nhớ hoặc kinh nghiệm đã qua)

I've seen his face before but I can't place him

tôi đã thấy mặt anh ta trước đây, nhưng tôi không nhận ra anh ta

bỏ vốn; đầu tư tiền

be placed

được xếp nhất nhì ba(đua ngựa)

(Mỹ) được xếp thứ nhì (đua ngựa)

* Các từ tương tự:
place-bet, place-brick, place-card, place-hunter, place-kick, place-lick, place-mat, place-name, place-setting
noun

plural places

[count] :a specific area or region of the world :a particular city, country, etc.

Please state your place of birth and your current place of residence. [=where you were born and where you live now]

New York City is a nice place to visit, but I wouldn't want to live there.

I've heard it's a good place to raise children.

places like Africa and South America

traveling to distant/exotic/faraway/remote places

the hottest place on earth

[count] :a building or area that is used for a particular purpose

churches and other places of worship

a place of learning/business

You should plan to meet him in a public place.

a local gathering/meeting place

Muslim holy places

ancient burial places

We had dinner at a great little Italian place [=restaurant] downtown.

He tried several places [=stores], but no one sold the ingredients he needed.

You've come to the right place. I have just what you need.

This bar is the place to be [=it is where many people go and where exciting things happen] on Saturday nights.

[count] a building, part of a building, or area that is used for shelter

They gave him a place to stay for the night.

a house, apartment, etc., where a person lives :home

We're going to need a bigger place once the baby is born.

He's looking to buy a place in the country.

Shall we go to my place or yours?

our summer place

[count] :a particular space or area

This looks like a good place [=location, spot] to stop and rest.

It's nice to have the whole family together in one place.

Keep your jewelry and other valuables in a safe place.

The map is torn in (some) places. [=some parts of the map are torn]

The bone in her leg broke in two places.

Try looking for the phrase in another place in the dictionary.

A person can only be in one place at one time.

The guards/chairs were not in their proper places.

Wires carry the information from place to place. = They carry it from one place to another.

Success is sometimes just a matter of being in the right place at the right time.

You were just unlucky; you happened to be at the wrong place at the wrong time. - sometimes used figuratively

She keeps a special place in her heart for mistreated animals.

When I left the army, I was in a very strange place mentally. [=I was in a very strange mental state] - see also hiding place, resting place

[count] :a particular point that you reach in a discussion, book, etc. - usually singular

This seems like a good place to end our discussion for today.

He used the receipt to keep/mark his place in the book he was reading.

She dropped the magazine on the floor and lost her place.

[count] :an available seat, space, or amount of room

There's no place to sit down.

I found a place to put my things.

They didn't have a good place for the painting in their apartment.

If you get to the theater before me, could you save me a place?

Excuse me, is this place taken? Yes, I'm saving it for my friend.

She said she couldn't see the stage and asked if he would change/trade/swap/switch places with her.

During the ceremony, he was given a place of honor [=a seat for someone who is being honored] next to the president's wife.

We'll have to make a place [=make a space available; make room] for our guests.

We made a place for you at the dinner table.

[count] :a particular position in a line especially of people or vehicles

I had to use the bathroom, but I didn't want to lose my place in line.

Would you save/hold our places (in line), please?

[count] :a particular position during or at the end of a race or competition - usually singular

The runner from the U.S. is currently in third place.

Their horse finished in last place.

The two teams are tied for second place.

Who took first place? First place went to the red team.

[count] a position in a group, course, organization, school, etc.

They offered her a place [=job] on their staff.

He started getting bad grades and lost his place on the basketball team. [=he was no longer allowed to be on the team]

She was guaranteed a place in the college.

There are two places still open in the course/class.

He has friends in high places. [=friends who have power and influence] - often used figuratively

Her courage during the war earned her a place in history. [=she is remembered as an important person in history because of her courage during the war]

She has an important place in the community. [=she is an important part of the community]

He occupies a prominent place among the great musicians of our time.

the proper position of someone in a group or society

The queen's servants must know their place and act accordingly. [=they must act like servants]

It's not my place [=it is not appropriate for me] to punish other people's children.

It was not his place to make the final decision.

[singular] :an appropriate situation or setting

There's a time and a place for everything.

This is neither the time nor the place to talk about money.

[count] :a particular situation or set of conditions

Call me if you ever find yourself in a tight place.

Anyone in her place [=position] would have done the same thing.

I love my life and wouldn't change/trade/swap/switch places with anyone in the world!

[count] mathematics :the position of a digit in a number

In the number 316, the digit 1 is in the tens place.

Move the decimal point two places to the right.

a number with three decimal places [=a number with three digits that follow the decimal point; a number like 2.345 or .678]

In the number 2.468, the 4 is in the first decimal place.

used in the names of streets

He lives at 313 Jackson Place.

all over the place

informal

in many different areas or locations :everywhere

New houses are springing up all over the place in that part of the country.

The kids left their toys all over the place.

Bullets were flying all over the place.

not organized in a logical way

Your essay lacks organization; your ideas are all over the place.

between a rock and a hard place

xem rock

fall into place

xem fall

give place to (something)

formal :to be replaced by (something)

Confidence gave place to [=(more commonly) gave way to] fear.

Further down the street, tall office buildings give place to rows of tidy houses.

go places

to become successful

She has enough ambition to really go places.

The band is clearly going places.

keep (someone) in his/her place

to prevent (someone) from achieving a higher social status

Such social rules were used to keep women in their place.

in place

in the proper position

He makes sure that every hair on his head is in place before leaving the house.

Tape held/kept the photo in place.

The house's walls are in place, but nothing else has been done.

With all the performers in place, we were ready to rehearse.

in the state of being used or active

The new computer system should be in place by next Monday.

These changes were already in place when the new president took office.

Plans are in place for the upcoming hurricane season.

US :in the same location without moving forward or backward.

To warm up before swimming practice, we run in place [=(Brit) on the spot] for five minutes.

in place of (someone or something)

or in someone's or something's place

as a substitute or replacement for someone or something

Use milk in place of [=instead of] water for creamier hot chocolate.

In place of butter, olive oil was served with the bread.

The prince ruled the kingdom in place of his father. = The prince ruled the kingdom in his father's place.

She couldn't attend the meeting, so she sent her secretary in her place.

in the first place

used at the end of a sentence to indicate what was true or what should have been done at the beginning of a situation

We should never have gone there in the first place. [=to begin with]

I didn't care much for the job in the first place.

in the first/second place

used when listing the most important parts of something or the most important reasons for something

I'm not going to tell you because, in the first place, it's none of your business, and in the second place, you would tell everyone else.

into place

into the proper position

She lowered her glasses then pushed them back into place.

into the state of being used or active

The curfew was put into place [=was established] by the town's mayor.

The plan will be put into place over the course of several months.

no place for

used to say that someone or something does not belong in a particular place, situation, etc.

This party is no place for children. [=children should not be allowed at this party]

There is no place for racism in our society.

of all places

used to say that it is unusual or surprising that something happened in or is true about a particular place

She met her future husband in a grocery store, of all places.

out of place

not in the correct location or position

Nothing in the room was out of place.

not in a typical or appropriate situation or setting

Their modern style home seems oddly out of place among the town's old farmhouses.

She wouldn't look out of place on the cover of a fashion magazine.

I feel a bit out of place [=I feel like I don't belong] with my wife's family.

The law seems particularly out of place in today's society.

place in the sun

xem sun

pride of place

xem pride

put someone in his/her place

Someone who puts you in your place shows you that you are not better than other people and should not be acting in such a confident and proud way.

He told her to stop talking, but she quickly put him in his place.

take place

to happen

The wedding is set to take place this July.

Negotiations are now taking place between the two governments.

He didn't understand what had just taken place.

Where does the story take place? [=where is the story set?]

take someone's or something's place

or take the place of (someone or something)

to replace someone or something

Who will take the king's place when he dies?

We solved the original problem, but now a new one has taken its place.

I was too busy to attend the meeting, so I had my secretary take my place.

Who will take the place of the current pope?

Televisions began to take the place of radios in most families' homes.

take your place

to go to the location where you are supposed to sit, stand, etc.

The goalie took her place on the field.

The actors take their places on the stage and the curtain rises.

(chiefly Brit) Ladies and gentlemen, please take your places. [=(US) take your seats] The play is about to begin.

to be thought of or considered as sharing a particular rank or status with others

He has taken his place among/alongside/beside/with history's most brutal dictators.

The film will surely take its place among the greatest films of all time. [=will be recognized as one of the greatest films of all time]

The hurricane will take its place in history as one of this country's worst natural disasters.

verb

places; placed; placing

[+ obj] :to put (something or someone) in a particular place or position

Please place [=set, lay] the book on my desk.

She placed [=rested] her hand on his shoulder.

The box was placed at the center of the room.

You can really see the similarities when you place the two pictures side by side.

Her name was placed on the list.

The husbands and wives were placed in separate groups.

New flowers had been placed [=positioned] around the edges of the garden.

They were placed next to each other in line.

[+ obj] :to put (someone or something) in a particular state, condition, or situation

Working with sick people places him at risk for infection.

By not accepting the prosecutor's deal, he places his future in the hands of the jury.

We're placing you under arrest.

He was released from jail and placed on probation.

[+ obj] a - used to say that something is thought of as important, valuable, etc.; + on or upon

They place great importance on both work and family. [=they believe that both work and family are important]

She talked about the high value that her parents place on education.

Some parents place a lot of emphasis on winning, but we just want our children to have fun playing sports.

b - used to say who or what you believe should be trusted, blamed, etc.

We have no choice but to place our faith in the legal system. [=to trust the legal system]

Too many children in this country are overweight, and I place most of the blame on a lack of exercise. [=I blame the problem on a lack of exercise]

Their plan places heavy reliance [=their plan relies heavily] upon cooperation from others.

[+ obj] :to cause or require someone or something to deal with (a demand, burden, etc.) - + on or upon

The growing population is placing increasing demands on our schools. [=it is causing our schools to deal with increasing demands]

The financial burden of the program is ultimately placed upon the taxpayers. [=the taxpayers have to pay for the program]

He managed to get a lot done, considering the time constraints that were placed on him.

restrictions placed upon a person's freedom

[+ obj] to perform the actions that are required for (something)

He placed a collect (phone) call to his wife.

Place your bets.

to give (an order) to someone

The company placed an order (with the manufacturer) for an additional 100 units.

Are you ready to place your order? asked the waiter.

to cause (something, such as an advertisement) to appear somewhere

We tried selling our house by placing an ad in the newspaper.

[+ obj] :to find an appropriate place for (someone) to live, work, or learn

The agency helps place unemployed workers.

The child was removed from the home and placed in the care of relatives.

The children were placed with a foster family.

In high school, she was placed in advanced math and science classes.

[+ obj] :to show or prove the location of (someone or something) at a particular time

The evidence places you at the scene of the crime.

Investigators were able to place him at several of these meetings.

The company's records place three of their trucks in the area that day.

[+ obj] :to remember where you saw (someone or someone's face) in the past

The man looked familiar but she couldn't quite place him.

It wasn't until later that I placed her face: she was my ninth grade English teacher, Ms. Lee.

[no obj] US :to end a race or competition in a particular position

He placed fifth in last year's race.

The team placed second overall.

The first three participants to place in each event will receive medals.

b Brit

Someone who is placed first, second, (etc.) in a race or competition has finished in that position.

He was placed fifth in last year's race.

The team was placed second overall.

[+ obj] :to give (someone or something) a particular rank in a series or category

Tolstoy's War and Peace is often placed [=ranked, rated] among the greatest masterpieces of world literature.

Among the most serious problems facing the world, global warming is often placed first.

The administration places [=puts, sets] improving the country's health-care system high on their list of priorities.

* Các từ tương tự:
place mat, place name, place setting, placebo, placekick, placement, placenta
noun

This looks like a nice place for a picnic. She likes to see a place for everything and everything in its place

location

site

position

point

spot

locus

area

locale

scene

setting

She comes from some place near Glasgow

locale

area

neighbourhood

vicinity

district

section

part of the country

quarter

region

city

town

village

hamlet

Angela was just saying how difficult it is today to find a servant who knows his place

status

station

standing

grade

rank

position

niche

slot

situation

estate

state

circumstance(s)

It is scarcely my place to remind you of your appointments with the dentist

function

role

part

purpose

duty

obligation

task

responsibility

charge

chore

burden

concern

mission

Is there a chance of my earning a place in your new company?

position

job

post

berth

appointment

livelihood

employment

occupation

Colloq billet

Why not stop by my place for tea on Sunday?

home

house

flat

apartment

room(s)

quarters

lodgings

Rather formal residence

domicile

dwelling

abode

Colloq digs or diggings

pad

As I cannot go, would you go in place of me?

stead

lieu

Put yourself in my place and I think you would have done exactly the same

position

situation

circumstances

condition

Kevin, please take your place at the head of the table

seat

chair

position

That boy will go places one day

go places

succeed

become successful

get ahead

advance

prosper

thrive

flourish

go up in the world

make good

strike it rich

Colloq arrive

make a splash

US and Canadian hit pay dirt

luck out

Compassion is out of place when dealing with war criminals

out of place

awkward

uncomfortable

unsuitable

inappropriate

wrong

improper

misplaced

Aunt Agatha used to put Uncle Wilfred in his place by reminding him who held the purse-strings

put (someone) in his or her or their place

humble

mortify

bring down

embarrass

squelch

Colloq cut down to size

take down a peg (or two)

We shall never know what took place behind those locked doors

take place

happen

occur

go on

come about

arise

Colloq transpire

in place

I don't think it in place for you to tell me what to do

a fitting

suitable

appropriate

right

proper

correct

good form

Is everything in place for tonight's party?

b in situ

in (the right or proper or correct) position

ready

all set

set up

in order

all right

Colloq OK or okay

verb

Place the forks on the left and the knives on the right. They placed guards at the door of my room

put (out)

position

situate

locate

dispose

arrange

order

set (out)

lay

deposit

station

post

spot

pinpoint

Colloq stick

Brit bung

She places love of family above love of country. Critics place him among the best writers of the century

class

classify

sort

order

arrange

rank

group

categorize

bracket

grade

regard

view

see

consider

I just can't place her for the moment. He finally placed me with those who had ragged him at school

identify

put one's finger on

recall

remember

recognize

associate

People place too much importance on material things

put

set

assign

give

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