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Danh từ

que củi, que gỗ

cut sticks to support peas in the garden

cắt que gỗ để đỡ các cây đậu trong vườn

we gathered some sticks to make a fire

thu gom mấy que gỗ để nhóm một đóng lửa

(cũng walking-stick) cái gậy

the old man cannot walk without a stick

không có gậy ông già này không thể đi được

a hockey stick

gậy chơi hốc-cây

(thường trong từ ghép) thỏi, thanh…

a stick of chalk

thỏi phấn

brass candlesticks

chân nến bằng đồng

que chỉ huy (của nhạc trưởng)

chùm bom, loạt bom

(thường số nhiều) sticks of something các món đồ đạc

these few sticks (of furniture) are all he has left

mấy món đồ đạc này là tất cả những gì anh ta để lại

(khẩu ngữ) người đần; người khó chan hòa

he's a rather boring old stick

ông ta là một ông già khá là chán

the sticks

(khẩu ngữ)

miền quê hẻo lánh

live [out] in the sticks

sống ở miền quê hẻo lánh

be in a cleft stick

xem cleave

the big stick

xem big

the carrot and the stick

xem carrot

get the wrong end of the stick

xem wrong

get (take) stick [from somebody]

(khẩu ngữ)

bị trừng phạt; bị đối xử thậm tệ; bị công kích

the government has taken a lot of stick from the press recently

mới đây chính phủ đã bị báo chí công kích dữ

a stick (a rod) to beat somebody with

xem beat

up sticks

xem up

Động từ

(stuck)

dán, dính

this glue doesn't stick well

keo này không dính

stick a stamp on a letter

dán một con tem lên lá thư

cắm, cài, đặt;(thường là vội vàng hoặc không cẩn thận)

he stuck his pen behind his ear

nó cài vội bút lên tai

bị kẹt, bị mắc

this drawer stuck badly

ngăn kéo này bị kẹt cứng

the bus stuck in the mud

chiếc xe buýt bị kẹt trong bùn

(khẩu ngữ) (trong câu phủ định hoặc lời hỏi) chịu đựng

I don't know how you stuck that man for so long

tôi không biết sao anh chịu đựng được gã ấy lâu đến thế

I won't stick your rudeness any longer

tôi không chịu được sự thô lỗ của anh ta nữa

(khẩu ngữ) được xác lập

they couldn't make the charges stick

họ không thể chứng tỏ những lời buộc tội của họ [đã được xác lập] là có cơ sở

stick something in(into; through) something; stick something in (through)

đâm, thọc, chọc, xóc

stick the fork into the potato

xóc nĩa vào khoai tây

the needle stuck in my finger

chiếc kim chọc vào ngón tay tôi

stick (cling) to somebody like a leech

xem leech

mud sticks

xem mud

stick (poke) one's nose into something

xem nose

stick (shove, put) one's oar in

xem oar

stick out (stand) like sore thumb

xem sore

stick out (stand) a mile

xem mile

stick (stop) at nothing

không từ thủ đoạn nào

stick “em” up!

(khẩu ngữ)

giơ tay lên! (lời tên cướp có vũ khí nói với người khác)

stick fast

kẹt cứng

his head was stuck fast in the railings

đầu anh ta kẹt cứng vào hàng rào chấn song

he stuck fast to his theory (nghĩa bóng)

anh ta cứ bo bo bám giữ lý thuyết của mình

stick in one's mind

khắc sâu trong trí óc

the image of the dead child's face stuck in my mind for age

hình ảnh khuôn mặt của đứa bé đã chết khắc sâu rất lâu trong tâm trí tôi

stick one's throat

(khẩu ngữ)

(cũng stick in one's craw) (gizzard) khó mà nuốt trôi (nghĩa bóng); khó mà [chấp] nhận

it sticks in my throat to accept charity from them

tôi thật khó nhận của bố thí của họ

nghẹn họng, khó nói ra

I wanted to tell her, but the words stuck in my throat

tôi muốn nói với cô ta, nhưng cứ nghẹn họng không nói ra được

stick one's neck out

(khẩu ngữ)

liều làm điều gì

I may be sticking my neck out, but I think he's going to win

có lẽ là tôi đoán liều, nhưng tôi nghĩ anh ta đang thắng

stick to one's guns

(khẩu ngữ)

khư khư giữ ý kiến

stick to one's last

chịu bó tay

* Các từ tương tự:
stick around, stick insect, stick shift, stick-in-the-mud, stick-on, stick-ship, stick-to-itiveness, stick-to-liveness, stick-up
noun

plural sticks

[count] :a cut or broken branch or twig

They collected dry sticks for the campfire.

a pile of sticks

[count] a long, thin piece of wood, metal, plastic, etc., that is used for a particular purpose

He served pieces of fruit on sticks.

a candied apple on a stick

a measuring/hiking stick - see also broomstick, chopstick, dipstick, drumstick, walking stick, yardstick

a long, thin object that is used for hitting or moving a ball or puck in a game

a hockey/lacrosse stick

a stick that is used as a weapon

You know the old saying: Sticks and stones may break my bones, but words/names can/will never hurt me. - often used figuratively in British English

The minister's inappropriate comments gave his opponents a new stick with which to beat him. - see also nightstick

[count] something that is long and thin like a stick

He has sticks for legs.

cinnamon/carrot/celery sticks - often + of

a stick of dynamite - see also fish stick, matchstick, pogo stick

a long piece of something that is usually wrapped in paper, plastic, etc.

a stick of gum/butter

a solid substance that is sold in a tall container which is open at the top

a glue stick

a stick of deodorant - see also lipstick

[count] joystick

The pilot pulled back on the stick.

stick shift

Does your car have a stick?

the sticks informal :an area in the country that is far away from towns and cities

We live way out in the sticks. [=the boonies, the boondocks]

[count] informal :punishment or the threat of punishment that is used to try to persuade someone to do something

This sense of stick is often contrasted with carrot, which refers to the reward or advantage someone will get if they do something.

She'll have to choose between the carrot and the stick.

They say that a carrot works better than a stick.

The administration was criticized for its carrot-and-stick approach to foreign policy.

[noncount] Brit informal :criticism

I gave him a lot of stick [=flak] for his mistake. - see also big stick, candlestick, slapstick

get on the stick

US informal :to start working hard at something that you have been avoiding doing

You'd better get on the stick with those college applications!

more than you can shake a stick at

xem shake

stick to beat someone with

or stick with which to beat someone

Brit informal :something that is used to attack or punish someone or to make an attack or punishment seem reasonable or right

The fee is just another stick with which to beat the unions.

These charges have given her opponents a new stick to beat her with.

the short end of the stick

chiefly US informal :unfair or unfavorable treatment

She got the short end of the stick in the deal.

the wrong end of the stick

chiefly Brit informal :an incorrect understanding of something

You've got (hold of) the wrong end of the stick. He didn't push me; I fell.

up sticks

Brit informal :to pack up your belongings and move to a different place

They upped sticks and left for London.

verb

sticks ; stuck ; sticking

always followed by an adverb or preposition

[+ obj] :to push (something usually sharp or pointed) into something

He stuck a toothpick in/into the sandwich.

The jacket was too thick to stick a pin through.

The nurse stuck the needle into the patient's leg.

Stick these candles in the birthday cake.

[no obj] of something usually sharp or pointed :to go partly into something

The thorn stuck in the dog's paw.

The spears stuck into the ground. :to have a part that has been pushed into something :to be partly inside something

The victim was found with a knife sticking out of her back.

darts sticking out of the wall

I saw a letter sticking (out) from his pocket. = I saw a letter sticking out of his pocket.

always followed by an adverb or preposition [+ obj] informal :to put (something or someone) in a specified place

He stuck [=tucked] the pencil behind his ear.

The dog stuck its head out the window.

She stuck [=pushed] the letter under the door.

She stuck [=reached] her hand into the box and pulled out a piece of paper.

The librarian stuck [=put] the book back on its shelf.

The little girl stuck her fingers in the batter.

The photographer stuck the shorter people in the front row.

The deer stuck its nose up in the air.

He pointed the gun at me and said stick 'em up. [=put your hands up in the air]

a always used before an adverb or preposition [+ obj] informal :to attach (something) to a surface with glue, tape, pins, etc.

She stuck two stamps on the letter.

He stuck a note (up) on the door.

She stuck the pieces of wood together with glue.

[no obj] :to become attached to the surface of something

The suction cup wouldn't stick.

Several pages had stuck together.

Spray the pan with oil to keep the biscuits from sticking. - often + to

The peanut butter stuck to the knife.

Magnets stick to steel.

The glue had stuck to her fingers.

[no obj] :to become difficult or impossible to move from a place or position

The door's handle has a tendency to stick.

That door always sticks.

Her foot stuck in the mud.

A piece of food stuck [=lodged] in her throat. - often used figuratively

His words stuck in my mind. [=I remembered his words]

One of the kids called him Stretch, and the name stuck. [=everyone started calling him Stretch]

You can charge them with fraud, but you'll need more evidence if you want to make it stick. [=if you want them to be legally punished for fraud]

[+ obj] Brit informal :to deal with or accept (an unpleasant situation, experience, person, etc.) :stand

usually used in questions and negative statements with can, can't, cannot, could, and couldn't

He couldn't stick the new job.

How can you stick being there all the time?

She can't stick his friends. [=she strongly dislikes his friends] - see also stuck

stick around

[phrasal verb] informal :to stay somewhere especially in order to wait for something or someone

Stick around. The band should start playing soon.

If you stick around, you can meet my girlfriend.

stick at it

Brit informal :to continue doing or trying to do something

If you stick at it [=keep at it] long enough, you'll succeed.

stick at nothing

Brit informal :to be willing to do anything in order to get or achieve something

She'll stick at nothing [=stop at nothing] to get what she wants.

stick a toe in the water

xem toe

stick by

[phrasal verb]

stick by (someone or something) :to continue to support or be loyal to (someone or something)

The troops stuck by [=stood by] their general to the end.

She stuck by [=stood by] her husband throughout the trial.

I stick by my promise. [=I still will do what I promised]

He stuck by what he said earlier.

stick in your craw

xem craw

stick it to (someone)

US informal :to treat (someone) harshly or unfairly especially in order to get something for yourself (such as revenge or money)

Her political rivals used the scandal as an opportunity to stick it to her.

businesses that stick it to consumers by charging high fees

The government is really sticking it to the taxpayers.

stick like glue

informal

to stay very firmly attached to something

Wash the egg off before it dries, or it will stick like glue. - often used figuratively

One of the kids called him Stretch, and the nickname stuck (to him) like glue. [=everyone started calling him by that nickname]

to stay very close to someone

Her dog always stuck to her like glue.

The two friends stick (together) like glue.

stick out

[phrasal verb]

to extend outward beyond an edge or surface

His ears stick out. [=they extend outward more than most people's ears]

A peninsula sticks out from the shore into the bay.

stick out (something) or stick (something) out :to extend (something, such as a body part) outward

She said hello, and stuck her hand out.

He stuck out his chest and walked away.

She was sitting with her feet stuck out in the aisle.

Stick out your tongue and say ah.

to be easily seen or recognized

You will certainly stick out [=stand out] with that orange hat.

to be better or more important than the other people or things in a group in a way that is easily seen or noticed

Only one contestant really sticks out [=stands out] in my mind.

Two facts stick out from her testimony.

stick out (something) or stick (something) out informal :to continue doing (something unpleasant or difficult)

She stuck the job out for the remainder of the summer.

Though the home team was down by 20 points, a few fans stuck it out [=stayed and watched the game] until the very end.

stick out for (something) Brit informal :to refuse to accept or agree to something in order to get (something)

The strikers are sticking out for [=holding out for] higher pay.

stick out like a sore thumb

xem sore

stick to

[phrasal verb]

stick to (something) :to continue doing or using (something) especially when it is difficult to do so

She stuck to her story about the money already being missing when she got there.

Please stick to the script/subject/rules.

Stick to the marked trails.

If you want to succeed, you've got to stick to it! [=keep trying, working, etc.] :to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

I intend to stick to my promise/word.

She's sticking to her decision to retire.

stick together

informal :to continue to support each other

Families need to stick together.

stick to your guns

xem gun

stick two fingers up at

xem finger

stick up

[phrasal verb]

to extend upward above a surface

The baby's hair sticks (straight) up.

A large rock was sticking up in the middle of the river.

stick up for (someone) informal :to defend (someone) against attack or criticism

He stuck up for his friend.

She stuck up for herself. - see also stickup

stick with

[phrasal verb] informal

stick with (something) :to continue using or doing (something)

You need to find a job and stick with it.

I'll stick with my usual brand. :to not change (a decision, belief, etc.)

The company is sticking with its decision to close the store.

stick (someone) with (something or someone) :to force (someone) to deal with (something or someone unpleasant)

They always stick me with the bill. [=make me pay the bill]

The teacher always sticks me with Tom. - often used as (be/get) stuck with

I was stuck with washing dishes.

I got stuck with Tom again.

stick with (someone)

to stay close to (someone) in a race or competition

The challenger stuck with the champion until the very last round.

to stay near (someone) in order to gain knowledge, protection, etc.

Stick with me, kid, and you'll learn something!

to be remembered by someone for a very long time

The lessons she learned from that experience stuck with her.

stick your head above the parapet

xem parapet

stick your neck out

xem neck

stick your nose in/into

xem nose

stick your oar in

xem oar

* Các từ tương tự:
stick figure, stick insect, stick shift, stickball, sticker, sticker price, sticker shock, stickhandling, sticking plaster
verb

He stuck the wild boar with his spear

pierce

thrust

stab

transfix

pin

spike

impale

spear

spit

run through

poke

gore

jab

prick

puncture

punch

penetrate

drill

bore

riddle

perforate

Stick another ice cube in my drink, would you?

put

drop

place

deposit

Colloq shove

plonk

plunk

plop

She stuck her head out of the window to get a better look. Stop sticking your finger in my ribs!

put

poke

push

thrust

prod

dig

insert

What shall we used to stick the poster to the wall? How can I stick the pieces of the vase together again?

attach

fasten

affix

fix

nail

pin

tack

glue

cement

paste

gum

weld

solder

bind

tie

tape

wire

bond

melt

fuse

unite

join

I cannot make these parts stick together

Often

stick together

cohere

adhere

stay or remain or cleave or cling together

The prosecutor was unable to make a charge of murder stick

hold

last

endure

go through

be upheld

be or remain effective

remain attached

Something sticks in my mind about your leaving next week. We were stuck in the Sunday traffic for hours. The wheel is stuck in the sand

linger

dwell

remain (fixed)

continue

stay

be or become lodged or stopped or fixed or fast or immovable or stationary

be or become entangled or enmired or bogged down

We stuck Tony with the nasty job of changing the tyre

burden

weigh down

encumber

saddle with

charge

impose on

force on

I was totally stuck for a solution

baffle

puzzle

bewilder

perplex

confuse

stump

stop

nonplus

I can't stick people watching me while I am painting

stand

abide

tolerate

endure

bear

Can you stick around for a few minutes after the meeting?

stick around or about

wait

tarry

linger

stay

stand by

remain

Colloq hang around or about or on

Barnes sticks at nothing to get his way

stick at

stop at

hesitate at

pause at

scruple at

be deterred or put off by

take exception to

shrink from or at

balk at

Arnold will stick by you, come what may

stick by

support

be loyal or faithful to

stand by

It was a very hard job, but I stuck it out to the very end

stick it (out)

persevere

persist

stand fast

bear it

be resolute

soldier on

hold (one's) ground

grin and bear it

see it through

weather it

Colloq US tough it out

Stick out your tongue. What is sticking out of your ear? Balconies stick out from all sides of the building

stick out or up

protrude

jut (out)

extend

project

poke (out)

bulge

obtrude

stand out

overhang

beetle

The family always sticks together at times of crisis. b See 5, above

stick together

a unite

unify

join (forces)

consolidate

merge

confederate

amalgamate

cooperate

work together

A person must stick up for what he thinks is right

stick up for

rally to the support of

support

stand by or up for

defend

speak for or in behalf of

take up the cudgels for

put one's money where one's mouth is

have the courage of one's convictions

Stick with me, kid, and you'll wear diamonds. I'll stick with the smoked eel as a starter

stick with

persevere

persist

stay or remain or continue with

not change one's mind about

stick up

They stuck up a bank courier this morning, in broad daylight

a rob

mug

Colloq hold up

US heist

We went round town sticking up posters for our candidate

! b put up

post

affix

display

noun

We put a stick in the ground to mark the place

stake

twig

branch

baton

wand

staff

rod

cane

pole

pike

walking-stick

Desmond isn't such a bad old stick after all

person

man

fellow

chap

Colloq guy

Brit geezer

bloke

He hates the city and now lives somewhere in the sticks

the sticks

the country

the provinces

the countryside

the backwoods

the bush

Brit the hinterland or US the hinterlands

Australian the outback

US the boondocks

the boonies

When it comes to understanding a regulation, Ed always seems to get hold of the wrong end of the stick

wrong end of the stick

misunderstanding

misreading

misconstruction

misinterpretation

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