18 Media, Advertising, Society & Law

the latest news

tin tức mới nhất

the most recent reports about events

• I check the latest news on my phone. • My father listens to the latest news at breakfast.

make headlines

trở thành tin nổi bật được báo chí đưa tin

to become a prominent subject of news reports

• The young athlete made headlines. • I don't think every celebrity argument should make headlines.

launch a campaign

phát động chiến dịch

to begin an organised series of actions to achieve a particular aim

• Our school launched a recycling campaign. • The charity plans to launch a campaign for volunteers.

follow the rules

tuân thủ quy tắc

to behave according to the instructions or standards that apply

• Everyone should follow the rules in shared spaces. • Rules are easier to follow when they're clear.

obey the law

tuân thủ pháp luật

to act within the legal requirements

• Everyone has a responsibility to obey the law. • Parents should explain why we need to obey the law.

pay a heavy fine

nộp khoản tiền phạt lớn

to pay a large amount of money as a punishment

• He had to pay a heavy fine. • Careless drivers may have to pay a heavy fine.

a target audience

nhóm người mà nội dung hoặc thông điệp hướng đến

the particular group of people a message or product is intended to reach

• The advert's target audience is young adults. • A presenter should consider the target audience.

attract attention

thu hút sự chú ý

to make people notice someone or something

• The unusual advert attracted attention. • Some celebrities use social media to attract attention.

enforce the law

thực thi pháp luật, bảo đảm mọi người tuân thủ

to make sure that legal requirements are obeyed

• The police are responsible for enforcing the law. • Authorities need resources to enforce the law.

live below the poverty line

sống dưới mức thu nhập được xác định là chuẩn nghèo

to have an income below the level officially used to define poverty

• The documentary showed families living below the poverty line. • I'd like to support children who live below the poverty line.

stand up for something

bảo vệ, lên tiếng ủng hộ quyền lợi hoặc điều mình tin

to defend or support a person, right or belief

• It's important to stand up for your rights. • I admire people who stand up for what they believe in.

bring something in

ban hành hoặc đưa luật, quy định mới vào áp dụng

to introduce a new law, rule or system

• The government brought in new safety rules. • The school brought in a rule about phone use.

crack down on something

siết chặt xử lý một hành vi sai trái

to take stronger action to stop an illegal or unacceptable activity

• The city is cracking down on illegal parking. • I'd like authorities to crack down on online scams.

leak out

thông tin bí mật bị lộ

to become known despite being intended to remain secret

• News of the agreement leaked out. • The details leaked out before the official announcement.

shoot up

tăng vọt về giá hoặc số lượng

to increase very quickly and sharply

• Rent has shot up in my neighbourhood. • Ticket prices shot up after the announcement.