Unit 10: Technology

back (v)
Example: The company backed the project with additional funds.

(hỗ trợ (tài chính)) – To support, especially financially.
Synonyms: support, finance
Antonyms: oppose, withdraw

clamp (v)
Example: He clamped the metal pieces together before welding.

(kẹp chặt) – To hold tightly.
Synonyms: grip, fasten
Antonyms: release, loosen

critical (adj)
Example: It is critical to arrive on time for the meeting.

(rất quan trọng) – Very important.
Synonyms: crucial, essential
Antonyms: trivial, unimportant

current (n)
Example: The ocean’s current carried the boat away.

(dòng chảy (nước, điện, khí)) – A flow.
Synonyms: flow, stream
Antonyms: stagnation

derive (v)
Example: Many English words derive from Latin.

(bắt nguồn từ) – To get something from something else

device (n)
Example: This device measures air pressure.

(thiết bị) – A machine or tool.
Synonyms: gadget, apparatus
Antonyms: —

entrepreneur (n)
Example: The entrepreneur launched her startup last year.

(doanh nghiệp) – Somebody who starts a business.
Synonyms: businessperson, founder
Antonyms: employee

file (v)
Example: Please file the report with the court clerk.

(đệ trình) – To officially record something.
Synonyms: register, record
Antonyms: remove, erase

infringement (n)
Example: Copyright infringement is a serious offense.

(xâm phạm) – An action that breaks a rule or law.
Synonyms: violation, breach
Antonyms: compliance, observance

inspiration (n)
Example: Her teacher was her greatest inspiration.

(cảm hứng) – A sudden good idea

invalid (adj)
Example: The contract was declared invalid by the court.

(không có hiệu lực) – Not legal or correct.
Synonyms: void, null
Antonyms: valid, lawful

inventor (n)
Example: Thomas Edison is a famous inventor.

(nhà phát minh) – A person who creates new things.
Synonyms: innovator, creator
Antonyms: imitator

investor (n)
Example: The investor provided capital for the expansion.

(nhà đầu tư) – A person who puts money into a business.
Synonyms: backer, financier
Antonyms: spender

patent (n)
Example: She filed a patent for her new design.

(bằng sáng chế) – A right to an invention granted by the government.
Synonyms: copyright, license
Antonyms: —

ransack (v)
Example: Thieves ransacked the house looking for valuables.

(lục soát, lục tìm) – To search thoroughly, often violently or carelessly.
Synonyms: pillage, loot
Antonyms: fill, arrange

refinement (n)
Example: The latest refinement improved engine efficiency.

(sự nâng cấp) – Improvement.
Synonyms: enhancement, upgrade
Antonyms: deterioration

ruling (n)
Example: The Supreme Court’s ruling set a new precedent.

(phán quyết) – A legal decision.
Synonyms: judgment, decree
Antonyms: appeal

specifically (adv)
Example: She asked specifically for extra support.

(cụ thể) – Exactly.
Synonyms: precisely, explicitly
Antonyms: vaguely

suitable (adj)
Example: This dress is suitable for formal events.

(phù hợp) – Appropriate.
Synonyms: appropriate, fitting
Antonyms: unsuitable, inappropriate

unveil (v)
Example: The company will unveil its new product next week.

(tiết lộ) – To make public

aviation (n)
Example: Advances in aviation have shrunk travel time.

(hàng không) – The development, design, and use of aircraft.
Synonyms: aeronautics, flight
Antonyms: —

blade (n)
Example: The rotor blades spun rapidly.

(lưỡi dao) – A thin, flat part of a machine.
Synonyms: vane, edge
Antonyms: —

coarse (adj)
Example: The sandpaper has a very coarse texture.

(thô, không mịn) – Rough.
Synonyms: rough, harsh
Antonyms: smooth, fine

confer (v)
Example: The dean conferred with faculty before deciding.

(trao đổi) – To discuss.
Synonyms: consult, deliberate
Antonyms: ignore, neglect

cruise (v)
Example: The ship cruised along the coastline.

(đi rề rề) – To travel at a steady speed.
Synonyms: sail, voyage
Antonyms: speed

curiosity (n)
Example: His curiosity led him to read many books.

(tò mò) – Interest.
Synonyms: inquisitiveness, interest
Antonyms: indifference

design (n)
Example: The design of the bridge is innovative.

(thiết kế) – A plan for making something.
Synonyms: blueprint, plan
Antonyms: —

enthusiast (n)
Example: He is an aviation enthusiast.

(người nhiệt tình) – A person who is very interested in something.
Synonyms: aficionado, fan
Antonyms: detractor

handle (v)
Example: She handled the crisis with calm authority.

(điều khiển) – To manage.
Synonyms: manage, control
Antonyms: mishandle

inflexibility (n)
Example: Inflexibility in the schedule caused delays.

(cứng ngắc, không linh hoạt) – Inability to change.
Synonyms: rigidity, strictness
Antonyms: flexibility, adaptability

isolation (n)
Example: The research required long periods of isolation.

(sự cách ly) – A condition of being alone or separated from others.
Synonyms: solitude, seclusion
Antonyms: community, integration

pitch (n)
Example: The roof’s pitch determines how fast water runs off.

(chiều nghiêng) – The angle or slope of something.
Synonyms: angle, incline
Antonyms: flatness

prolonged (adj)
Example: Prolonged exposure to sunlight can harm skin.

(kéo dài) – Continuing for a long time.
Synonyms: extended, lengthy
Antonyms: brief, short

propeller (n)
Example: The boat’s propeller was damaged.

(cánh quạt, chân vịt tàu thuyền) – A device that causes an airplane or boat to move.
Synonyms: fan, rotor
Antonyms: —

reliably (adv)
Example: The system performs reliably under stress.

(có thể trông cậy) – Dependably.
Synonyms: dependably, consistently
Antonyms: unreliably

revolutionize (v)
Example: The internet revolutionized communication.

(cách mạng hóa) – To change completely.
Synonyms: transform, overhaul
Antonyms: preserve, maintain

rotation (n)
Example: Earth’s rotation causes day and night.

(sự quay vòng, luân phiên) – Turning motion.
Synonyms: turning, revolution
Antonyms: stillness

sustained (adj)
Example: The athlete showed sustained effort throughout the race.

(có khả năng duy trì) – Having the ability to continue for a long time.
Synonyms: continuous, prolonged
Antonyms: intermittent

turbulence (n)
Example: The flight experienced severe turbulence.

(sự nhiễu loạn) – Strong, sudden movements in air.
Synonyms: disturbance, agitation
Antonyms: calmness

variable (adj)
Example: The weather in this region is highly variable.

(có thể thay đổi, biến đổi) – Able to change.
Synonyms: changeable, fluctuating
Antonyms: constant, steady

cable (n)
Example: The submarine was connected by a communication cable.

(dây cáp) – Wire used for sending electric signals.
Synonyms: wire, cord
Antonyms: —

catastrophic (adj)
Example: The earthquake had catastrophic effects.

(thảm khốc) – Extremely bad.
Synonyms: disastrous, devastating
Antonyms: minor, trivial

compensate (v)
Example: The company compensated employees for overtime.

(đền bù) – To make up for

disparate (adj)
Example: They came from disparate backgrounds.

(khác hẳn) – Different.
Synonyms: distinct, divergent
Antonyms: similar, homogeneous

flaw (n)
Example: The design had a critical flaw.

(khiếm khuyết) – A mistake or weakness, especially in design.
Synonyms: defect, fault
Antonyms: perfection

indispensable (adj)
Example: Clean water is indispensable for life.

(không thể thiếu) – Completely necessary.
Synonyms: essential, vital
Antonyms: dispensable

inexplicable (adv)
Example: Her disappearance remains inexplicable.

(không thể giải thích được) – Without explanation.
Synonyms: unexplainable, mysterious
Antonyms: explicable, understandable

inquiry (n)
Example: The inquiry lasted several months.

(cuộc điều tra) – An official investigation.
Synonyms: investigation, probe
Antonyms: summary

insulation (n)
Example: Good insulation reduces energy costs.

(cách nhiệt) – Material used to prevent the passage of electricity, heat, or sound.
Synonyms: padding, barrier
Antonyms: conductor

perseverance (n)
Example: Her perseverance led to eventual success.

(sự kiên nhẫn) – Continuation with a task despite difficulties.
Synonyms: persistence, determination
Antonyms: resignation, quitting

rally (v)
Example: Supporters rallied behind the candidate.

(tập hợp) – To gather support.
Synonyms: gather, muster
Antonyms: disperse

requisite (n)
Example: Technical skills are a requisite for the job.

(điều cần thiết) – A need

set out (v)
Example: They set out on their journey at dawn.

(bắt đầu) – To start an activity.
Synonyms: commence, begin
Antonyms: finish, conclude

snap (v)
Example: The branch snapped under his weight.

(gãy đột ngột) – To break suddenly.
Synonyms: break, crack
Antonyms: mend

tow (v)
Example: The truck towed the broken-down car.

(dắt, lai (thuyền)) – To pull behind.
Synonyms: haul, pull
Antonyms: push

transmit (v)
Example: Satellites transmit signals around the globe.

(truyền) – To send.
Synonyms: send, relay
Antonyms: receive

triumph (v)
Example: The team triumphed in the championship.

(chiến thắng) – To succeed

utterly (adv)
Example: She was utterly surprised by the news.

(hoàn toàn) – Totally.
Synonyms: completely, entirely
Antonyms: partially

vilified (adj)
Example: He was vilified by the press.

(phỉ báng, dè bỉu) – Having one’s reputation ruined

voltage (n)
Example: High voltage lines run along the highway.

(hiệu điện thế, điện áp) – A measure of electric power.
Synonyms: potential, electromotive force
Antonyms: —

intricate (adj)

Example: The watch’s intricate design impressed all the collectors.

(phức tạp) – very complicated or detailed.

Synonyms: complex, elaborate

Antonyms: simple, plain

sophistication (n)

Example: The software’s sophistication allows for powerful data analysis.

(sự tinh vi) – complexity, elegance, or refinement.

Synonyms: refinement, complexity

Antonyms: crudeness, simplicity

retrieve (v)

Example: She used the backup system to retrieve lost files.

(lấy lại) – get something back or recover.

Synonyms: recover, fetch

Antonyms: lose, misplace

innovative (adj)

Example: There will be a prize for the most innovative design.

(đổi mới) - introducing or using new ideas, ways of doing something, etc.

Synonyms: inventive, new

Antonyms: old, worn