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embassy

US /ˈɛmbəsi/

noun Target · B2 Du lịch & lưu trú

Definition

a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work

Tested in TOEIC business and workplace contexts.

Examples

You can renew your passport at the embassy in the capital city.

Synonyms

  • consulatediplomatic building that serves as the residence or workplace of a consul
  • diplomatic missionhaving a meaning similar to embassy

Collocations

  • Easy visit the embassy
    to visit the embassy, meaning to go to see a place, as for entertainment
  • Medium contact the embassy
    to contact the embassy, meaning to be in or establish communication with
  • Hard embassy staff
    describing embassy staff (a diplomatic building where ambassadors live or work)
  • Very Hard diplomatic immunity granted by embassy
    describing diplomatic immunity granted by embassy (relating to or characteristic of diplomacy)

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