Unit 11 - Technological development

Laborious manual work

(adj-adj-n) công việc chân tay cực nhọc e.g., Laborious manual work is the work that requires a lot of physical effort and energy, such as farming, mining, or construction.

Automation

(n) sự tự động hóa e.g., Automation is the use of machines, computers, or robots to perform tasks that are normally done by humans, such as manufacturing, accounting, or customer service.

Labor-saving devices

(adj-n) thiết bị tiết kiệm sức lao động e.g., Labor-saving devices are the devices that reduce the amount of human labor or time needed to do a job, such as washing machines, dishwashers, or vacuum cleaners.

Increase manufacturing production capacity

(v-adj-n-n) gia tăng năng lực sản xuất e.g., To increase manufacturing production capacity, the factory invested in new equipment, technology, and training for its workers.

The availability and accessibility of smart devices

(n-n-prep-adj-n) sự phổ biến và dễ tiếp cận của các thiết bị thông minh e.g., The availability and accessibility of smart devices, such as smartphones, tablets, or smartwatches, have improved the communication, entertainment, and convenience of many people.

Overdependence on tech gadgets

(n-prep-n-n) sự phụ thuộc quá mức vào thiết bị điện tử e.g., Overdependence on tech gadgets is the condition of relying too much on electronic devices for various aspects of life, such as work, education, or socialization, which can have negative effects on one's health, skills, or relationships.

Be addicted to

(adj-prep) nghiện e.g., To be addicted to something is to have a strong and uncontrollable desire or need for it, often to the point of harming oneself or others, such as drugs, alcohol, or gambling.

Isolate oneself from others

(v-n-prep-n) tự cô lập bản thân với mọi người e.g., To isolate oneself from others is to separate or withdraw oneself from social contact or interaction, which can result from or cause loneliness, depression, or anxiety.

Adopt a sedentary lifestyle

(v-adj-n) bắt đầu lối sống ít vận động e.g., To adopt a sedentary lifestyle is to start a way of life that involves little or no physical activity, such as sitting, lying down, or watching TV for long periods of time, which can increase the risk of obesity, diabetes, or heart disease.

Be prone to cyberattacks

(adj-prep-n) dễ bị tấn công mạng e.g., To be prone to cyberattacks is to be vulnerable or susceptible to attacks or threats from hackers or criminals who use the internet or computer networks to steal, damage, or disrupt data, systems, or services, such as identity theft, ransomware, or denial-of-service attacks.

data breach

(n-n) sự xâm phạm dữ liệu e.g., A data breach is an unauthorized or illegal access or disclosure of confidential or sensitive information, such as personal, financial, or medical data, which can cause harm or loss to the owners or users of the data.

Copyright infringement

(n-n) hành vi vi phạm bản quyền e.g., Copyright infringement is the violation or breach of the rights or laws that protect the original works or creations of authors, artists, or creators, such as books, music, or movies, which can involve copying, distributing, or using the works without permission or payment.