Bên cạnh Hướng dẫn đề thi IELTS 21/11/2020 bài WRITING TASK 1 (map) về school library (kèm bài sửa cho HS đi thi), IELTS TUTOR giới thiệu cụm Cut corners: cắt giảm để đạt mục tiêu gì đó [IDIOM]
1. to cut corners
Mang nghĩa: cắt giảm (to do something in the easiest, cheapest, or fastest way) - thích đi đường vòng, làm ẩu, cắt giảm để có lợi nhuận
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:
- I don’t like to cut corners when I have company for dinner.
there is always a temptation to cut corners when time is short
Don't cut corners on this project—it has to be done thoroughly, no matter the cost.
If you cut corners and don't apply a top coat, then your nails probably are going to chip faster.
Cutting corners in production led to a definite loss in product quality
Fast food often cuts corners in terms of nutrition, while home-cooked meals are wholesome
If the accountant cuts corners the auditors are sure to find out.
Don't try to cut corners as you'll only be making work for yourself later on.
2. corner - cutting (adj)
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:
He accused the Home Office of trying to save money by cutting corners on security. Note: You can call this activity corner cutting.
IELTS TUTOR giải thích: corner - cutting là 1 tính từ ghép, cũng xuất phát từ cut corners, tham khảo cách thành lập tính từ ghép mà IELTS TUTOR đã hướng dẫn
It's precisely this sort of corner cutting that causes the problems.
Corner-cutting contractors build tiny classrooms and narrow corridors.
3. Phân biệt cut corners và take a shortcut (đều mang nghĩa đi đường tắt)
3.1. Cut corners mang nghĩa xấu
3.2. take a shortcut mang nghĩa trung tính (có thể tốt hoặc xấu, tùy context)
IELTS TUTOR xét ví dụ:
- Don't worry! Get off at the next exit. I know a shortcut that we can take.
- This Friday me and my boyfriend are going to a concert at the Staples Center in Los Angeles. I know the traffic on the 10 freeway is going to be bad around rush-hour. Do you know of any shortcuts?
- IELTS TUTOR lưu ý: 2 câu ví dụ đầu take shortcuts mang nghĩa tốt, 2 câu sau mang nghĩa xấu
- Sometimes I think the right thing to do is to not take shortcuts.
- It is important to realize this fact and take steps to avoid taking shortcuts especially when it comes to safety on the job
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