American English File – Henry Rescued

Level 3American English File2:36

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

arrest/əˈrest/B2
câu lưu
In this lesson: taken (into custody) by the police
raid/ɹeɪd/B2
cuộc đột kích
In this lesson: a sudden attack by police on a place or business
B
be charged with
make a formal statement saying that someone is accused of a crime
assault/əˈsɔːlt/B2
sự tấn công
In this lesson: attack physically
brutal/ˈbɹutəl/B2
hung dữ
In this lesson: terrible, violent
F
false imprisonment
being put in prison or jail illegally
E
extortion/ɪkˈstɔɹʃən/C1
sự cưởng đoạt
In this lesson: trying to get something, especially money, through force or threats
blackmail/ˈblækˌmeɪl/B2
tống tiền
In this lesson: demanding money from someone in exchange for not revealing a secret
I
industrial espionage
stealing business secrets from companies
kidnapping/ˈkɪdnæpɪŋ/B2
bắt cóc
In this lesson: capturing or abducting someone
U
university lecturer
a university professor
rescue/ˈreskjuː/A2
cứu, giải cứu
In this lesson: save (someone) from a dangerous situation
T
terrible ordeal
a difficult situation
clue/kluː/A2
manh mối
In this lesson: a piece of evidence or information used to solve a crime or a mystery
B
brush up on
review, study
C
classics
classic literature; famous books, novels, and stories
L
lose hope
give up, believe it will not be successful
W
work (it) out
figure something out
S
special occasion
an important moment
fetch/fɑt͡ʃ/A2
đi lấy và mang về
In this lesson: get, bring
N
No worries.
Sure. Of course.
I
I can't wait to
I really want to

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