Unit 2: The Mind's Eyes

take risks /teɪk rɪsks/ (phr)

chấp nhận rủi ro, mạo hiểm. Ex: (1) She takes risks in sports. (2) Entrepreneurs often take risks to start new businesses.

make up /meɪk ʌp/ (phrv)

bịa chuyện, làm hòa, trang điểm (tùy ngữ cảnh). Ex: (1) They made up after the argument. (2) He made up an excuse for being late.

adulthood /ˈædʌlthʊd/ (n)

thời trưởng thành. Ex: (1) Responsibilities increase in adulthood. (2) Adulthood brings both freedom and obligations.

childhood /ˈtʃaɪldhʊd/ (n)

thời thơ ấu. Ex: (1) Childhood memories are precious. (2) A happy childhood often shapes emotional well-being.

expression /ɪkˈspreʃn/ (n)

sự biểu lộ, diễn đạt. Ex: (1) Facial expressions show emotions. (2) Poets use language as a form of expression.

take turns /teɪk tɜːnz/ (phr)

lần lượt. Ex: (1) Children take turns playing. (2) Drivers take turns on long journeys to avoid fatigue.

rational /ˈræʃənl/ (adj)

hợp lý, lý trí. Ex: (1) Make a rational choice. (2) Rational thinking helps solve complex problems.

disgust /dɪsˈɡʌst/ (n)

sự ghê tởm, kinh tởm. Ex: (1) He felt disgust at the mess. (2) The film was full of scenes that caused disgust among viewers.

go through /ɡəʊ θruː/ (phrv)

trải qua, chịu đựng. Ex: (1) She went through a difficult time. (2) The company went through several restructurings last year.

set challenges /set ˈtʃælɪndʒɪz/ (phr)

đặt thử thách, đưa ra thách thức. Ex: (1) Teachers set challenges for students. (2) Leaders set challenges to encourage innovation.

speech /spiːʧ/ (n)

bài phát biểu, khả năng nói. Ex: (1) He gave a speech. (2) Effective public speech requires confidence and clarity.

bias /ˈbaɪəs/ (n)

thành kiến, định kiến. Ex: (1) Avoid bias in judgment. (2) Media bias can influence public opinion.

puzzle /ˈpʌzl/ (n/v)

trò chơi trí tuệ / làm bối rối. Ex: (1) Solve the puzzle. (2) The mystery puzzled detectives for months.

cognitive /ˈkɒɡnɪtɪv/ (adj)

liên quan nhận thức, tư duy. Ex: (1) Cognitive skills develop with age. (2) Cognitive psychology studies how people perceive and process information.

drugstore /ˈdrʌɡstɔː(r)/ (n)

hiệu thuốc. Ex: (1) I went to the drugstore for medicine. (2) Many drugstores now sell health and wellness products.

caregiver /ˈkeəɡɪvə(r)/ (n)

người chăm sóc (bệnh nhân hoặc trẻ nhỏ). Ex: (1) The caregiver helps the elderly. (2) Professional caregivers provide support to families with disabled members.

bring somebody down /brɪŋ ˈsʌmbədi daʊn/ (phr)

làm ai thất vọng, buồn bã. Ex: (1) Negative comments bring her down. (2) Constant criticism can bring someone down emotionally.

roll down /rəʊl daʊn/ (phr)

lăn xuống, cuốn xuống. Ex: (1) Roll down the window. (2) The ball rolled down the hill during the game.

cheerful /ˈtʃɪəfl/ (adj)

vui vẻ, hớn hở. Ex: (1) She is always cheerful. (2) Cheerful employees create a positive workplace atmosphere.

imaginary /ɪˈmædʒɪnəri/ (adj)

tưởng tượng, không có thật. Ex: (1) He has an imaginary friend. (2) Children often create imaginary worlds while playing.

championship /ˈtʃæmpiənʃɪp/ (n)

giải vô địch. Ex: (1) They won the championship. (2) The championship attracted teams from across the country.

prefer to do something /prɪˈfɜːr tə duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

thích làm việc gì hơn. Ex: (1) I prefer to read in the evening. (2) She prefers to do her assignments independently rather than in groups.

act on /ækt ɒn/ (phr)

hành động dựa trên (lời khuyên, thông tin). Ex: (1) He acted on the advice. (2) Investors must act on accurate data to avoid losses.

long-term /ˈlɒŋ tɜːm/ (adj)

dài hạn, lâu dài. Ex: (1) Long-term planning is necessary. (2) Long-term consequences of decisions should be considered carefully.

put down something /pʊt daʊn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

đặt xuống, chỉ trích. Ex: (1) Put down your bag. (2) He felt upset when people put down his ideas.

advertise /ˈædvətaɪz/ (v)

quảng cáo. Ex: (1) Companies advertise products online. (2) Startups advertise their services to attract clients.

socialise /ˈsəʊʃəlaɪz/ (v)

giao tiếp, hòa nhập xã hội. Ex: (1) Children socialise at school. (2) Professionals need to socialise to expand their network.

interaction /ˌɪntərˈækʃn/ (n)

tương tác, giao tiếp. Ex: (1) Student interaction improves learning. (2) Customer interaction is essential for service improvement.

process /ˈprəʊses/ (n/v)

quy trình / xử lý. Ex: (1) Learning is a process. (2) Data is processed automatically by software programs.

pick up on /pɪk ʌp ɒn/ (phrv)

nhận ra, phát hiện. Ex: (1) She picked up on the mistake. (2) Teachers pick up on students’ nonverbal cues during class.

make out /meɪk aʊt/ (phrv)

hiểu, nhận ra. Ex: (1) I can’t make out the text. (2) He made out the distant figure in the fog.

reasoning /ˈriːzənɪŋ/ (n)

lý luận, tư duy logic. Ex: (1) Logical reasoning is important. (2) Philosophers study reasoning to understand human thought.

memorise /ˈmeməraɪz/ (v)

học thuộc lòng, ghi nhớ. Ex: (1) She memorises poems. (2) Students memorise formulas to solve complex problems.

tell lies /tel laɪz/ (phr)

nói dối. Ex: (1) Don’t tell lies. (2) He was caught telling lies about his qualifications.

outgoing /ˈaʊtɡəʊɪŋ/ (adj)

hoạt bát, hướng ngoại. Ex: (1) She is outgoing and friendly. (2) Outgoing people often excel in networking events.

easygoing /ˌiːziˈɡəʊɪŋ/ (adj)

dễ tính, thoải mái. Ex: (1) He has an easygoing attitude. (2) Easygoing managers reduce stress in the workplace.

nature /ˈneɪtʃər/ (n)

bản chất, thiên nhiên. Ex: (1) The nature of the problem is complex. (2) Outdoor activities help people appreciate nature.

consideration /kənˌsɪdəˈreɪʃn/ (n)

sự cân nhắc, suy xét. Ex: (1) Take others’ feelings into consideration. (2) Safety is an important consideration when planning excursions.

observer /əbˈzɜːvə(r)/ (n)

người quan sát. Ex: (1) The observer took notes. (2) Observers analyze behavior without interfering.

extroverted /ˈekstrəvɜːtɪd/ (adj)

hướng ngoại, cởi mở. Ex: (1) He is extroverted and sociable. (2) Extroverted personalities often thrive in collaborative environments.

duty /ˈdjuːti/ (n)

nghĩa vụ, trách nhiệm. Ex: (1) It is your duty to vote. (2) Doctors consider patient care their primary duty.

milestone /ˈmaɪlstəʊn/ (n)

cột mốc, mốc quan trọng. Ex: (1) Graduation is a major milestone. (2) Launching the product marked a milestone in the company’s growth.

get upset /ɡet ʌpˈset/ (phr)

buồn bã, khó chịu. Ex: (1) She gets upset easily. (2) Employees get upset when deadlines are unrealistic.