box

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in Vietnamese Hộp, thùng

BrE /bɒks/ AmE /bɑːks/

noun / verb / adjective en → vi

1 CONTAINER [uncountable] A2

Hộp, thùng

a strong container with a lid, used for storing or transporting things

  • in a box

Collocations cardboard box · shipping box

  • The toys are in the big cardboard box.

    Các đồ chơi nằm trong hộp giấy lớn.

2 FIGHT [uncountable] B1

Đấu quyền, đấu bốc

a fight between two people using their fists, with rules about what is allowed and not allowed

  • have a boxing match

Collocations boxing ring · professional boxer

  • He had his first professional boxing match last night.

    Anh ấy đã có trận đấu quyền anh chuyên nghiệp đầu tiên vào tối qua.

3 HIT [transitive] B1

Đấm (đấu quyền)

to hit someone with your fists, especially in a boxing match

  • box somebody

Collocations box the opponent · box with someone

  • He boxed his opponent hard in the face.

    Anh ấy đã đấm mạnh vào mặt đối thủ.

4 ENCLOSE [transitive] B1

Đóng gói, bọc lại

to put something into a box or other container

  • box something

Collocations box the gift · box the books

  • Please box these items carefully.

    Hãy đóng gói các mặt hàng này cẩn thận.

5 DRAW [transitive] B2

Vẽ hình học, vẽ kỹ thuật

to draw a picture or design using straight lines and angles, especially for technical drawings

  • box something

Collocations box the text · box the diagram

  • She boxed the important points in red.

    Cô ấy đã vẽ khung đỏ quanh các điểm quan trọng.

6 AREA [uncountable] B2

Khu vực, sân đấu

a small area that is surrounded by walls or fences, used for a particular purpose such as boxing matches or playing games

  • in the boxing ring

Collocations boxing ring · playground box

  • The match took place in a small boxing ring.

    Trận đấu diễn ra trong một sân đấu quyền anh nhỏ.

7 ELECTRONICS [uncountable] C1

Máy tính, thiết bị điện tử

a piece of equipment that is used for controlling or connecting electronic devices, such as a television set or computer

  • in the box

Collocations TV box · computer box

  • The TV box is on top of the cabinet.

    Thiết bị truyền hình nằm trên giá đỡ.

8 SPORT [uncountable] C1

Đấu quyền anh

a sport in which two people fight each other using their fists, following rules about what is allowed and not allowed

  • boxing match

Collocations professional boxing · amateur boxing

  • He is a professional boxer.

    Anh ấy là một võ sĩ chuyên nghiệp.