(v)
to intentionally become involved in a difficult situation in order to improve it or prevent it from getting worse
can thiệp
The Central Bank intervened in the currency markets today to try to stabilize the exchange rate.
[+ to infinitive] The Minister intervened personally to stop the museum being closed.
intervention
(n)
sự can thiệp
Half the people questioned said they were opposed to military intervention (in the civil war).
Repeated interventions on the currency markets have failed to prevent the value of the currency falling.
humble
(v)
not proud or not believing that you are important
khiêm tốn, nhún nhường
He's very humble about his success.
FORMAL Please accept our humble apologies for the error.
In my humble opinion (= I want to emphasize that I think that) we should never have bought the car in the first place.
notorious
(a)
famous for something bad
tai tiếng
one of Britain's most notorious criminals
The company is notorious for paying its bills late.
intellect
(n)
the ability to understand and to think in an intelligent way, or the ability to do these things to a high level
khả năng trí tuệ
Her energy and intellect are respected all over the world.
He is a man more noted for his intellect than his charm.
intellectual
(a)
relating to your ability to think and understand things, esp complicated ideas
hiểu biết rộng
Looking after a baby at home all day is nice but it doesn't provide much intellectual stimulation.
I like detective stories and romances - nothing too intellectual.
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