31. EVIU advance: taking root and reaping rewards

Seed(s)

The start of an idea or feeling. (Hạt giống, sự khởi đầu của ý tưởng hoặc cảm xúc) Example: The speech planted the _____ of hope in the audience's hearts.

Root(s)

The origins of something. (Nguồn gốc) Example: She decided to go back to her _____ and reconnect with her hometown.

Going back to your roots

Returning to the place or situation of your origin. (Trở về cội nguồn) Example: After years abroad, he is _____ to start a new chapter in his life.

The root of a problem

The fundamental cause of an issue. (Căn nguyên của vấn đề) Example: We need to identify _____ before proposing solutions.

Put down some roots

To settle down in one place. (Định cư) Example: After moving around for years, she decided to _____ in a quiet town.

Take root

To become established or accepted. (Bén rễ, được chấp nhận) Example: The new policy is slowly starting to _____ among the employees.

Deeply rooted

Firmly established. (Ăn sâu, gắn bó chặt chẽ) Example: These traditions are _____ in the local culture.

Stem

To originate from something. (Bắt nguồn từ) Example: Her problems _____ from a lack of confidence.

Bud

To stop something before it develops fully. (Chặn đứng từ khi mới bắt đầu) Example: He needs to nip this bad habit in the _____.

Budding

Showing promise of future development. (Mới chớm nở, đầy triển vọng) Example: She’s a _____ artist with a bright future.

Branch

An extension or subdivision of something. (Nhánh, chi nhánh) Example: The company is opening a new _____ in the city.

Branch out

To expand into new directions. (Mở rộng, rẽ nhánh) Example: The store has decided to _____ into online sales.

Weed out

To remove unwanted items. (Loại bỏ) Example: The team needs to _____ underperforming members.

Prune back

To cut or limit something. (Cắt giảm) Example: The government has decided to _____ unnecessary spending.

Reap the rewards

To get results from efforts. (Gặt hái thành quả) Example: After years of hard work, she’s finally _____ of her dedication.

Reap what we sow

To experience the consequences of actions. (Gieo nhân nào gặt quả ấy) Example: We are now _____ for ignoring the warnings.

Dig up

To discover or uncover something. (Khám phá ra) Example: The journalists managed to _____ some shocking information.

Germinating

Beginning to develop. (Nảy mầm) Example: The idea was _____ during our brainstorming session.

Sprouting up

Appearing quickly in large numbers. (Mọc lên như nấm) Example: New cafés have been _____ all over the neighborhood.

Flourishing

Doing very well. (Phát triển mạnh mẽ) Example: Her business is _____ thanks to her innovative ideas.

Green shoots

The first signs of improvement. (Dấu hiệu khởi sắc) Example: Economists are seeing the _____ of economic recovery.

Shed

To lose or get rid of something. (Rụng, loại bỏ) Example: The company plans to _____ some of its less profitable ventures.

Thrive

To grow and develop successfully. (Phát triển mạnh) Example: She seems to _____ under pressure.

Fade

To become less visible or strong. (Phai nhạt) Example: His dreams of fame began to _____ as he grew older.

Shrivel

To shrink or become less. (Teo lại, thu nhỏ) Example: Revenues have _____ due to the economic downturn.

Wilt

To lose energy or vitality. (Héo úa, mất năng lượng) Example: The plants started to _____ under the intense heat.

Withering look

A look that makes someone feel scorned. (Cái nhìn khinh miệt) Example: She gave him a _____ after his rude comment.