cave

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Hang động, hang núi

BrE /keɪv/ AmE /keɪv/

noun en → vi

1 PLACE [singular] A2

Hang động, hang núi

a large hole in the side of a mountain or underground, made naturally by water over many years

Collocations cave entrance · cave system

  • The cave was full of ancient paintings.

    Hang động đầy những bức tranh cổ.

2 HIDEOUT [singular] B1

Nơi trốn tránh, nơi trú ẩn bí mật

a place where people hide or live secretly, especially during a war

Collocations cave of refuge · secret cave

  • They used the cave as a hiding place during the war.

    Họ đã dùng hang động làm nơi ẩn nấp trong thời gian chiến tranh.

3 METAPHOR [singular] B2

Nơi khó khăn, không dễ chịu hoặc nguy hiểm

a situation or place that is difficult, unpleasant, or dangerous to be in

Collocations fall into a cave of despair · be stuck in a cave

  • She felt like she was trapped in a dark cave.

    Cô cảm thấy như bị mắc kẹt trong một hang động tối.