11. The Mass Media

untag /ʌnˈtæɡ/ (v)

gỡ thẻ, bỏ gắn thẻ. Ex: (1) She asked me to untag her from the photo. (2) Users can untag themselves from unwanted posts. (3) He decided to untag his friend to protect her privacy.

remark /rɪˈmɑːk/ (n/v)

lời nhận xét; nhận xét. Ex: (1) She made a funny remark. (2) His remark attracted a lot of attention online. (3) Journalists remarked on the sudden change in public opinion.

unnamed /ʌnˈneɪmd/ (adj)

không được nêu tên. Ex: (1) An unnamed source provided the information. (2) The article quoted an unnamed official. (3) The report relied on statements from unnamed witnesses.

unidentified /ˌʌnaɪˈdentɪfaɪd/ (adj)

chưa được xác định danh tính. Ex: (1) The object remains unidentified. (2) Police are searching for an unidentified suspect. (3) The image showed an unidentified person entering the building.

deceptive /dɪˈseptɪv/ (adj)

lừa dối, gây hiểu lầm. Ex: (1) The advertisement was deceptive. (2) Deceptive headlines can confuse readers. (3) Some websites use deceptive tactics to attract clicks.

propagate /ˈprɒpəɡeɪt/ (v)

lan truyền, phổ biến. Ex: (1) Social media can propagate information quickly. (2) False claims were propagated online. (3) News platforms help propagate important updates.

untrustworthy /ʌnˈtrʌstwɜːði/ (adj)

không đáng tin cậy. Ex: (1) The source seems untrustworthy. (2) Untrustworthy websites often spread misinformation. (3) Readers should avoid relying on untrustworthy content.

exaggerated /ɪɡˈzædʒəreɪtɪd/ (adj)

cường điệu, phóng đại. Ex: (1) The story sounded exaggerated. (2) Some reports contain exaggerated claims. (3) Exaggerated headlines may attract more readers.

authenticate /ɔːˈθentɪkeɪt/ (v)

xác thực, chứng thực. Ex: (1) The system authenticates users automatically. (2) Journalists must authenticate their sources. (3) Experts authenticated the document before publication.

flashy /ˈflæʃi/ (adj)

hào nhoáng, phô trương. Ex: (1) The advertisement looked flashy. (2) Flashy designs often attract young audiences. (3) Some companies prefer flashy marketing campaigns.

gimcrack /ˈdʒɪmkræk/ (adj)

hào nhoáng nhưng kém chất lượng. Ex: (1) The product looked gimcrack. (2) The website was full of gimcrack features. (3) Consumers should be cautious of gimcrack products.

credibility /ˌkredəˈbɪləti/ (n)

độ tin cậy. Ex: (1) The newspaper has high credibility. (2) Accuracy improves a journalist's credibility. (3) Losing credibility can damage a media company's reputation.

trustworthiness /ˈtrʌstwɜːðinəs/ (n)

tính đáng tin cậy. Ex: (1) Trustworthiness is important in journalism. (2) Readers value the trustworthiness of reliable news outlets. (3) Fact-checking increases trustworthiness.

commercial /kəˈmɜːʃl/ (n)

quảng cáo. Ex: (1) I saw a commercial on TV. (2) The commercial promoted a new product. (3) Many companies spend millions on commercials.

persuasive /pəˈsweɪsɪv/ (adj)

có tính thuyết phục. Ex: (1) She gave a persuasive argument. (2) The advertisement was highly persuasive. (3) Persuasive content can influence consumer behavior.

compelling /kəmˈpelɪŋ/ (adj)

hấp dẫn, thuyết phục mạnh mẽ. Ex: (1) The documentary was compelling. (2) The article presented a compelling case. (3) Compelling stories often attract large audiences.

unconvincing /ˌʌnkənˈvɪnsɪŋ/ (adj)

không thuyết phục. Ex: (1) His explanation was unconvincing. (2) The report contained unconvincing evidence. (3) Readers found the argument unconvincing.

absorption /əbˈzɔːpʃn/ (n)

sự tập trung hoàn toàn. Ex: (1) She read with complete absorption. (2) The film held the audience's absorption throughout. (3) Deep absorption can improve understanding.

inattention /ˌɪnəˈtenʃn/ (n)

sự thiếu chú ý. Ex: (1) Inattention caused the mistake. (2) Inattention can lead to misunderstanding information. (3) The teacher warned students about inattention.

dramatic /drəˈmætɪk/ (adj)

kịch tính, gây ấn tượng mạnh. Ex: (1) The ending was dramatic. (2) The news reported a dramatic rescue. (3) Dramatic events often dominate headlines.

thrilling /ˈθrɪlɪŋ/ (adj)

hồi hộp, ly kỳ. Ex: (1) The movie was thrilling. (2) It was a thrilling sports broadcast. (3) Viewers enjoyed the thrilling final episode.

exhilarating /ɪɡˈzɪləreɪtɪŋ/ (adj)

phấn khích, đầy hứng khởi. Ex: (1) The experience was exhilarating. (2) The documentary offered an exhilarating view of exploration. (3) Watching the live event was exhilarating.

headline /ˈhedlaɪn/ (n)

tiêu đề tin tức. Ex: (1) The headline caught my attention. (2) The newspaper published a shocking headline. (3) Misleading headlines can create confusion.

puzzle /ˈpʌzl/ (v)

làm bối rối. Ex: (1) The question puzzled me. (2) The report puzzled many readers. (3) Conflicting information puzzled the public.

bewilder /bɪˈwɪldə(r)/ (v)

làm hoang mang. Ex: (1) The instructions bewildered him. (2) The sudden announcement bewildered viewers. (3) Complex reports may bewilder the audience.

clarify /ˈklærɪfaɪ/ (v)

làm rõ. Ex: (1) Could you clarify your point? (2) The journalist clarified the facts. (3) Experts clarified the situation during the interview.

enlighten /ɪnˈlaɪtn/ (v)

khai sáng, cung cấp hiểu biết. Ex: (1) The book enlightened me. (2) The documentary enlightened viewers about climate change. (3) Educational media can enlighten the public.

uncertainty /ʌnˈsɜːtnti/ (n)

sự không chắc chắn. Ex: (1) There is uncertainty about the result. (2) The news created uncertainty among investors. (3) Political uncertainty affects public confidence.

suspicion /səˈspɪʃn/ (n)

sự nghi ngờ. Ex: (1) His behavior raised suspicion. (2) The article was viewed with suspicion. (3) Lack of evidence increased public suspicion.

faith /feɪθ/ (n)

niềm tin. Ex: (1) She has faith in the system. (2) Readers lost faith in the newspaper. (3) Accurate reporting helps build public faith.

skeptical /ˈskeptɪkl/ (adj)

hoài nghi. Ex: (1) I am skeptical about the claim. (2) Many readers were skeptical of the report. (3) Scientists remain skeptical until evidence is provided.

dubious /ˈdjuːbiəs/ (adj)

đáng ngờ. Ex: (1) The source seems dubious. (2) The website published dubious information. (3) Readers questioned the dubious claims.

convinced /kənˈvɪnst/ (adj)

tin chắc, bị thuyết phục. Ex: (1) I am convinced he is right. (2) She was convinced by the evidence. (3) Many viewers were convinced after watching the documentary.

deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ (v)

lừa dối. Ex: (1) He tried to deceive his friends. (2) Fake advertisements can deceive consumers. (3) The company was accused of deceiving customers.

misinform /ˌmɪsɪnˈfɔːm/ (v)

cung cấp thông tin sai. Ex: (1) The article misinformed readers. (2) Some websites intentionally misinform the public. (3) False reports can misinform large audiences.

mislead /ˌmɪsˈliːd/ (v)

dẫn dắt sai, gây hiểu lầm. Ex: (1) The chart misled people. (2) Misleading headlines can mislead readers. (3) The advertisement was criticized for misleading consumers.

anonymous /əˈnɒnɪməs/ (adj)

ẩn danh. Ex: (1) The comment was anonymous. (2) An anonymous source contacted the journalist. (3) Anonymous donations supported the campaign.

hoarding /ˈhɔːdɪŋ/ (n)

bảng quảng cáo lớn. Ex: (1) A new hoarding appeared downtown. (2) The company rented a hoarding near the highway. (3) Colorful hoardings are common in large cities.

content /ˈkɒntent/ (n)

nội dung. Ex: (1) The website provides useful content. (2) Content creators upload videos daily. (3) Educational content attracts many learners.

energetic /ˌenəˈdʒetɪk/ (adj)

năng động, đầy năng lượng. Ex: (1) She gave an energetic presentation. (2) The host has an energetic style. (3) Energetic advertising campaigns attract attention.

overstated /ˌəʊvəˈsteɪtɪd/ (adj)

được phóng đại quá mức. Ex: (1) The benefits were overstated. (2) Some media reports contain overstated claims. (3) Critics argued that the risks were overstated.

showy /ˈʃəʊi/ (adj)

phô trương, màu mè. Ex: (1) The design is too showy. (2) Some advertisements use showy visuals. (3) Showy presentations do not always provide useful information.

uninformative /ˌʌnɪnˈfɔːmətɪv/ (adj)

thiếu thông tin. Ex: (1) The article was uninformative. (2) The report was criticized for being uninformative. (3) Readers dislike uninformative content.

truthful /ˈtruːθfl/ (adj)

trung thực, đúng sự thật. Ex: (1) She gave a truthful answer. (2) Journalists should provide truthful information. (3) Truthful reporting builds public trust.

influential /ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/ (adj)

có ảnh hưởng lớn. Ex: (1) He is an influential writer. (2) Influential media outlets shape public opinion. (3) The magazine became highly influential.

lucrative /ˈluːkrətɪv/ (adj)

sinh lợi cao. Ex: (1) It is a lucrative business. (2) Advertising can be a lucrative industry. (3) Many companies seek lucrative media contracts.

profit-making /ˈprɒfɪt meɪkɪŋ/ (adj)

vì mục đích lợi nhuận. Ex: (1) It is a profit-making company. (2) Most television networks are profit-making organizations. (3) Profit-making businesses focus on financial returns.

money-making /ˈmʌni meɪkɪŋ/ (adj)

kiếm tiền, tạo ra lợi nhuận. Ex: (1) The website is money-making. (2) Social media has become a money-making platform. (3) Many influencers turn content creation into a money-making activity.

non-profit-making /ˌnɒn ˈprɒfɪt meɪkɪŋ/ (adj)

phi lợi nhuận. Ex: (1) The organization is non-profit-making. (2) Non-profit-making media focus on public service. (3) The station operates as a non-profit-making broadcaster.

rumour /ˈruːmə(r)/ (n)

tin đồn. Ex: (1) I heard a rumour yesterday. (2) The rumour spread quickly online. (3) Journalists tried to verify the rumour before publishing it.

conceal /kənˈsiːl/ (v)

che giấu. Ex: (1) He tried to conceal the truth. (2) The company concealed important information. (3) It is difficult to conceal facts in the digital age.

circulate /ˈsɜːkjəleɪt/ (v)

lan truyền, lưu hành. Ex: (1) The story circulated widely. (2) False information circulated on social media. (3) News articles circulate rapidly online.

catch somebody's interest /kætʃ ˈsʌmbədiz ˈɪntrəst/ (phr)

thu hút sự chú ý của ai đó. Ex: (1) The article caught my interest. (2) The headline caught readers' interest immediately. (3) Creative content can catch a wider audience's interest.

pass something on /pɑːs ˈsʌmθɪŋ ɒn/ (phr v)

chuyển tiếp, truyền lại. Ex: (1) Please pass the message on. (2) Users often pass information on to friends. (3) Journalists should verify facts before passing them on.

compete with /kəmˈpiːt wɪð/ (phr v)

cạnh tranh với. Ex: (1) Small businesses compete with large companies. (2) Traditional newspapers compete with online platforms. (3) Streaming services compete with television networks for audiences.

optical /ˈɒptɪkl/ (adj)

thuộc về thị giác hoặc hình ảnh. Ex: (1) The camera uses optical technology. (2) Optical effects made the video more attractive. (3) Journalists used optical evidence to support the report.

sincere /sɪnˈsɪə(r)/ (adj)

chân thành, thật lòng. Ex: (1) She gave a sincere apology. (2) The presenter sounded sincere during the interview. (3) Audiences appreciate sincere communication from public figures.

far-reaching /ˌfɑː ˈriːtʃɪŋ/ (adj)

có ảnh hưởng sâu rộng. Ex: (1) The decision had far-reaching effects. (2) Social media has a far-reaching influence on society. (3) The campaign produced far-reaching changes in public opinion.

insignificant /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ (adj)

không đáng kể, không quan trọng. Ex: (1) The error was insignificant. (2) The difference between the two reports was insignificant. (3) Some viewers considered the issue insignificant.

falsehood /ˈfɔːlshʊd/ (n)

lời nói dối, điều sai sự thật. Ex: (1) The statement was a falsehood. (2) Journalists should expose falsehoods. (3) Falsehoods can spread quickly on social media.

deceit /dɪˈsiːt/ (n)

sự lừa dối. Ex: (1) The story involved deceit. (2) The company was accused of deceit. (3) Public trust declines when deceit is discovered.

disrepute /ˌdɪsrɪˈpjuːt/ (n)

sự mất uy tín. Ex: (1) The scandal brought disrepute. (2) The incident brought the newspaper into disrepute. (3) False reporting can cause professional disrepute.

distinguish /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/ (v)

phân biệt, nhận ra sự khác nhau. Ex: (1) Can you distinguish the two voices? (2) Readers must distinguish fact from opinion. (3) It is important to distinguish reliable sources from unreliable ones.

differentiate /ˌdɪfəˈrenʃieɪt/ (v)

phân biệt, làm cho khác biệt. Ex: (1) It is hard to differentiate the twins. (2) Consumers differentiate quality products from poor ones. (3) Journalists should differentiate facts from assumptions.

fiction /ˈfɪkʃn/ (n)

tác phẩm hư cấu. Ex: (1) She enjoys reading fiction. (2) Fiction allows writers to create imaginary stories. (3) Many readers prefer fiction to factual reports.

non-fiction /ˌnɒn ˈfɪkʃn/ (n)

tác phẩm phi hư cấu. Ex: (1) He reads non-fiction books. (2) Non-fiction provides factual information. (3) Many documentaries are based on non-fiction sources.

instability /ˌɪnstəˈbɪləti/ (n)

sự bất ổn. Ex: (1) Political instability affected the country. (2) Economic instability became a major news topic. (3) Instability can reduce public confidence.

unproven /ˌʌnˈpruːvn/ (adj)

chưa được chứng minh. Ex: (1) The claim is unproven. (2) Scientists rejected the unproven theory. (3) Journalists should avoid reporting unproven information as fact.

unverified /ˌʌnˈverɪfaɪd/ (adj)

chưa được xác minh. Ex: (1) The report remains unverified. (2) Unverified claims spread quickly online. (3) Reliable media avoid publishing unverified information.

long-lasting /ˌlɒŋ ˈlɑːstɪŋ/ (adj)

lâu dài, bền vững. Ex: (1) The friendship is long-lasting. (2) The campaign had a long-lasting impact. (3) Long-lasting trust takes years to build.

enduring /ɪnˈdjʊərɪŋ/ (adj)

bền bỉ, kéo dài. Ex: (1) The book has enduring value. (2) The journalist gained enduring respect. (3) Enduring popularity is difficult to achieve.

short-lived /ˌʃɔːt ˈlɪvd/ (adj)

ngắn ngủi, không kéo dài. Ex: (1) The trend was short-lived. (2) The excitement surrounding the story was short-lived. (3) Many online trends are short-lived.

validate /ˈvælɪdeɪt/ (v)

xác nhận tính đúng đắn. Ex: (1) Experts validated the results. (2) Researchers validated the information before publication. (3) Journalists must validate facts carefully.

falsify /ˈfɔːlsɪfaɪ/ (v)

làm giả, làm sai lệch. Ex: (1) He was accused of falsifying records. (2) The company falsified important data. (3) Falsifying information damages credibility.

misinformation /ˌmɪsɪnfəˈmeɪʃn/ (n)

thông tin sai lệch. Ex: (1) Misinformation spreads rapidly online. (2) Fact-checking helps reduce misinformation. (3) Social media platforms are fighting misinformation.

distract somebody from something /dɪˈstrækt ˈsʌmbədi frəm ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr v)

làm ai mất tập trung khỏi điều gì. Ex: (1) The noise distracted me from work. (2) Advertisements can distract viewers from the main content. (3) Constant notifications distract people from important tasks.

keep in touch /kiːp ɪn tʌtʃ/ (phr v)

giữ liên lạc. Ex: (1) We keep in touch online. (2) Social media helps people keep in touch with friends. (3) Many families keep in touch through messaging apps.

inaccuracy /ɪnˈækjərəsi/ (n)

sự không chính xác. Ex: (1) The article contained an inaccuracy. (2) Inaccuracies can damage a publication's reputation. (3) Journalists should correct any inaccuracy immediately.

catchy /ˈkætʃi/ (adj)

hấp dẫn, dễ nhớ. Ex: (1) The slogan is catchy. (2) The advertisement used a catchy phrase. (3) Catchy headlines often attract more readers.

non-commercial /ˌnɒn kəˈmɜːʃl/ (adj)

phi thương mại. Ex: (1) The project is non-commercial. (2) Non-commercial media focus on education. (3) The website provides non-commercial content for students.

consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ (n)

hậu quả. Ex: (1) Every action has a consequence. (2) Spreading false information can have serious consequences. (3) The long-term consequences of misinformation are significant.

outcome /ˈaʊtkʌm/ (n)

kết quả. Ex: (1) The outcome was positive. (2) Nobody could predict the outcome of the investigation. (3) The campaign achieved its desired outcome.

antagonism /ænˈtæɡənɪzəm/ (n)

sự đối kháng, thù địch. Ex: (1) There was antagonism between the groups. (2) The debate increased public antagonism. (3) Online discussions sometimes create unnecessary antagonism.

opposition /ˌɒpəˈzɪʃn/ (n)

sự phản đối. Ex: (1) The plan faced opposition. (2) The proposal met strong public opposition. (3) Opposition to the policy grew rapidly.

coverage /ˈkʌvərɪdʒ/ (n)

sự đưa tin, phạm vi đưa tin. Ex: (1) The event received wide coverage. (2) Media coverage influenced public opinion. (3) The issue gained international coverage.

inquisitiveness /ɪnˈkwɪzətɪvnəs/ (n)

tính ham tìm hiểu. Ex: (1) Her inquisitiveness impressed the teacher. (2) Journalists need inquisitiveness to discover facts. (3) Inquisitiveness encourages deeper investigation.

dismiss /dɪsˈmɪs/ (v)

bác bỏ, gạt đi. Ex: (1) He dismissed the idea. (2) Experts dismissed the rumour. (3) The claim was dismissed due to lack of evidence.

disregard /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːd/ (v)

phớt lờ, bỏ qua. Ex: (1) She disregarded the warning. (2) Some people disregard reliable advice. (3) Disregarding facts can lead to poor decisions.

drop /drɒp/ (v)

giảm, hạ xuống. Ex: (1) Sales dropped last month. (2) Newspaper circulation has dropped recently. (3) Viewership dropped after the program changed format.

magnify /ˈmæɡnɪfaɪ/ (v)

phóng đại, làm lớn hơn. Ex: (1) The lens magnifies objects. (2) Social media can magnify minor issues. (3) Some reports magnify problems to attract attention.

understate /ˌʌndəˈsteɪt/ (v)

đánh giá thấp, nói giảm đi. Ex: (1) He understated the difficulty. (2) The report understated the risks. (3) Journalists should neither exaggerate nor understate facts.

faith /feɪθ/ (n)

niềm tin. Ex: (1) She has faith in the system. (2) Readers place faith in trustworthy news outlets. (3) Accurate reporting strengthens public faith.

skepticism /ˈskeptɪsɪzəm/ (n)

sự hoài nghi. Ex: (1) The claim was met with skepticism. (2) Healthy skepticism helps people evaluate information. (3) Public skepticism increased after the scandal.

integral /ˈɪntɪɡrəl/ (adj)

thiết yếu, không thể thiếu. Ex: (1) Reading is integral to learning. (2) Media are an integral part of modern society. (3) Fact-checking is integral to responsible journalism.

fundamental /ˌfʌndəˈmentl/ (adj)

cơ bản, nền tảng. Ex: (1) Trust is fundamental. (2) Freedom of speech is a fundamental principle. (3) Accurate information is fundamental to decision-making.

superfluous /suːˈpɜːfluəs/ (adj)

thừa thãi, không cần thiết. Ex: (1) The extra details were superfluous. (2) Some information in the article was superfluous. (3) Editors removed superfluous content.

ignorance /ˈɪɡnərəns/ (n)

sự thiếu hiểu biết. Ex: (1) Ignorance can cause mistakes. (2) Media can help reduce public ignorance. (3) Ignorance of the facts often leads to misunderstanding.

faithfulness /ˈfeɪθflnəs/ (n)

sự trung thành, sự đáng tin cậy. Ex: (1) The dog is known for its faithfulness. (2) Readers value the faithfulness of accurate reporting. (3) Faithfulness to the truth is essential in journalism.

devotion /dɪˈvəʊʃn/ (n)

sự tận tâm, tận tụy. Ex: (1) She showed devotion to her work. (2) His devotion to journalism earned respect. (3) Successful reporters demonstrate devotion to accuracy.

betrayal /bɪˈtreɪəl/ (n)

sự phản bội. Ex: (1) The betrayal shocked everyone. (2) Publishing false information is a betrayal of public trust. (3) Many readers viewed the incident as a betrayal.