hectic

S2 W2

in Vietnamese Náo nhiệt, bận rộn, căng thẳng

BrE /ˈhek.tɪk/ AmE /ˈhɛk.tɪk/

adjective en → vi

1 BUSY [attributive / predicative] B1

Náo nhiệt, bận rộn, căng thẳng

very busy and full of activity, often in a way that is tiring or stressful

  • a hectic day/week/month/year

Collocations hectic schedule · hectic lifestyle

  • She had a hectic week at work.

    Cô ấy đã có một tuần làm việc náo nhiệt.

2 CHAOTIC [attributive / predicative] B1

Cháy máy, hỗn loạn

very busy and confused, often in an unpleasant way

  • a hectic scene

Collocations hectic atmosphere · hectic environment

  • The room was in a state of hectic confusion.

    Phòng trong tình trạng hỗn loạn.