ENVIRONMENT | Quizlet

large-scale efforts

(noun phrase) nỗ lực quy mô lớn → Large-scale efforts are needed to address the climate crisis effectively.

corporations

(noun) các tập đoàn, công ty lớn → Corporations play a critical role in reducing greenhouse gas emissions.

systemic change

(noun phrase) sự thay đổi mang tính hệ thống → Systemic change is necessary to achieve long-term environmental sustainability.

grassroots engagement

(noun phrase) sự tham gia từ cấp cơ sở → Grassroots engagement can create powerful movements for environmental reform.

I contend that = I believe that

(phrase) tôi cho rằng → I contend that individual actions alone cannot solve the climate crisis.

vital catalysts for

(noun phrase) chất xúc tác quan trọng cho → Education and awareness are vital catalysts for behaviour change.

greenhouse gas emissions

(noun phrase) khí thải nhà kính → Transportation is a major source of greenhouse gas emissions.

weak regulatory enforcement

(noun phrase) việc thực thi quy định yếu kém → Weak regulatory enforcement allows industries to continue polluting without consequences.

small-scale actions

(noun phrase) hành động quy mô nhỏ → Small-scale actions such as using reusable bags or turning off lights may feel insignificant when compared to the scope of industrial damage.

use reusable bags

(verb phrase) sử dụng túi tái sử dụng → Many supermarkets now encourage customers to use reusable bags to reduce waste.

the scope of industrial damage

(noun phrase) mức độ thiệt hại do công nghiệp gây ra → The scope of industrial damage far outweighs that of individual lifestyle choices.

lack of coordination among individuals

(noun phrase) sự thiếu phối hợp giữa các cá nhân → A lack of coordination among individuals can limit the impact of environmental campaigns.

continue wasteful habits

(verb phrase) tiếp tục thói quen lãng phí → Despite awareness campaigns, many people continue wasteful habits.

cumulative effect appears minimal

(phrase) tác động cộng dồn dường như rất nhỏ → When efforts are scattered, the cumulative effect appears minimal.

isolated efforts

(noun phrase) nỗ lực đơn lẻ → Isolated efforts are unlikely to bring about systemic change.

little visible change

(phrase) ít thay đổi rõ rệt → Despite campaigns, there has been little visible change in consumption patterns.

shifts in individual behaviour

(noun phrase) sự thay đổi trong hành vi cá nhân → Shifts in individual behaviour can influence market trends over time.

make daily choices

(verb phrase) đưa ra lựa chọn hằng ngày → Consumers can make daily choices that reduce their carbon footprint.

use eco-friendly products

(verb phrase) sử dụng sản phẩm thân thiện với môi trường → Many households now use eco-friendly products to reduce waste.

conserve energy

(verb phrase) tiết kiệm năng lượng → Turning off lights when not in use is a simple way to conserve energy.

a growing culture of sustainability

(noun phrase) một nền văn hóa bền vững đang phát triển → There is a growing culture of sustainability among younger generations.

influence consumer demand

(verb phrase) tác động đến nhu cầu tiêu dùng → Advertising can influence consumer demand for green products.

adopt greener practices

(verb phrase) áp dụng các phương pháp thân thiện với môi trường → Companies are beginning to adopt greener practices in production.

civic and community engagement

(noun phrase) sự tham gia của cộng đồng và công dân → Civic and community engagement is key to driving political action on climate change.

shape environmental policy

(verb phrase) định hình chính sách môi trường → Grassroots movements can help shape environmental policy.

public involvement

(noun phrase) sự tham gia của công chúng → Public involvement builds collective pressure on governments and corporations, pushing them toward more sustainable decisions.

build collective pressure on governments

(verb phrase) tạo áp lực chung lên chính phủ → Activists aim to build collective pressure on governments to adopt stricter emission regulations.

impose higher taxes

(verb phrase) áp thuế cao hơn → Governments can impose higher taxes on polluting companies to curb emissions.

polluting companies

(noun phrase) các công ty gây ô nhiễm → Polluting companies may be required to adopt cleaner production methods.

curb industrial pollution

(verb phrase) kiềm chế ô nhiễm công nghiệp → Tighter regulations can curb industrial pollution significantly.

combine incentives and enforcement

(verb phrase) kết hợp khuyến khích và thực thi → The most effective policies combine incentives and enforcement.

achieve long-term environmental goals

(verb phrase) đạt được các mục tiêu môi trường lâu dài → Strong leadership is needed to achieve long-term environmental goals.

fiscal charges

(noun phrase) các khoản phí tài chính → Fiscal charges on emissions can encourage industries to cut pollution.

operational costs

(noun phrase) chi phí vận hành → Higher operational costs prompt industries to cut emissions to save money.

prompt sb to do sth

(verb phrase) thúc đẩy ai đó làm gì → Elevated tax bills prompt businesses to seek cleaner production methods.

elevated tax bills

(noun phrase) hóa đơn thuế cao → Elevated tax bills can lead companies to reduce expenses.

seek cleaner production methods

(verb phrase) tìm kiếm phương pháp sản xuất sạch hơn → Industries are seeking cleaner production methods to lower operational costs.

reduce expenses

(verb phrase) giảm chi phí → Companies aim to reduce expenses by switching to energy-efficient technologies.

lower national carbon output

(verb phrase) giảm lượng carbon quốc gia → Shifting investments towards renewables can lower national carbon output.

shift investments towards renewables

(verb phrase) chuyển đầu tư sang năng lượng tái tạo → Many countries are shifting investments towards renewables to meet climate targets.

tax revenue

(noun phrase) doanh thu từ thuế → Tax revenue from carbon pricing can be channelled into green infrastructure.

be channelled into

(verb phrase) được chuyển vào → Funds should be channelled into renewable energy projects.

build green infrastructure

(verb phrase) xây dựng cơ sở hạ tầng xanh → Governments are investing in building green infrastructure to support sustainability.

penalise emissions

(verb phrase) phạt các hành vi thải khí → Policies that penalise emissions can drive industries toward cleaner technology.

stimulate cleaner production methods

(verb phrase) kích thích phương pháp sản xuất sạch hơn → Tax incentives can stimulate cleaner production methods.

adopt low-emission technologies

(verb phrase) áp dụng công nghệ ít phát thải → Factories are adopting low-emission technologies to comply with regulations.

be paired with = alongside

(phrase) đi kèm với → Regulatory enforcement should be paired with public awareness campaigns.

guide sb toward sth

(verb phrase) hướng ai đó đến điều gì → Educational programs can guide consumers toward sustainable habits.

single-use plastics

(noun phrase) nhựa dùng một lần → Banning single-use plastics helps cut landfill volumes.

cut landfill volumes

(verb phrase) giảm khối lượng rác chôn lấp → Recycling programs can cut landfill volumes significantly.

fund green projects

(verb phrase) tài trợ dự án xanh → Tax revenue should be used to fund green projects.

short-term emission dip

(noun phrase) sự giảm phát thải ngắn hạn → Car-free days can lead to a short-term emission dip.

symbolic gestures

(noun phrase) hành động mang tính biểu tượng → Some environmental initiatives are criticised as mere symbolic gestures.

car-free days

(noun phrase) ngày không xe → Many cities hold car-free days to promote green travel.

be taken off the road

(verb phrase) bị cấm lưu thông → During car-free days, thousands of vehicles are taken off the road.

air quality indices

(noun phrase) chỉ số chất lượng không khí → Air quality indices improved temporarily during lockdowns.

public transit

(noun phrase) giao thông công cộng → Investing in public transit can reduce private car use.

trial

(noun) cuộc thử nghiệm → The city launched a six-month trial of free public transit.

green travel = sustainable mobility

(noun phrase) di chuyển bền vững → Cycling and walking are key components of green travel.

pedestrian-friendly boulevards

(noun phrase) đại lộ thân thiện với người đi bộ → Urban planners are designing pedestrian-friendly boulevards to reduce car dependency.

one-off bans

(noun phrase) lệnh cấm một lần → One-off bans on certain pollutants have limited long-term effects.

dissipate

(verb) tan biến, biến mất → Public enthusiasm for short-term initiatives can quickly dissipate.

traffic volumes

(noun phrase) lưu lượng giao thông → Traffic volumes often return to normal after temporary restrictions.

rebound

(verb) phục hồi → Traffic volumes can rebound the following day, erasing any emissions savings.

structural solutions

(noun phrase) giải pháp mang tính cấu trúc → Long-term environmental improvement requires structural solutions.

urban rail networks

(noun phrase) mạng lưới đường sắt đô thị → Urban rail networks help reduce the environmental footprint of transportation.

compel

(verb) buộc, ép → New laws will compel companies to adopt low-emission technologies.

reduce environmental footprint

(verb phrase) giảm dấu chân môi trường → Switching to renewable energy reduces a company's environmental footprint.

world-class cycling infrastructure

(noun phrase) hạ tầng xe đạp đẳng cấp thế giới → The city invested heavily in world-class cycling infrastructure.

policy reform

(noun phrase) cải cách chính sách → Policy reform is essential to drive systemic environmental change.

bear the responsibility of sth = lead the charge in sth = take the lead in sth

(verb phrase) dẫn đầu, chịu trách nhiệm trong việc gì → Corporations should bear the responsibility of reducing emissions.

biodegradable materials

(noun phrase) vật liệu phân hủy sinh học → The company switched to biodegradable materials for packaging.

make strides in

(verb phrase) đạt được tiến bộ trong → Researchers have made strides in developing clean energy technologies.

recyclable packaging

(noun phrase) bao bì có thể tái chế → Recyclable packaging helps reduce waste in landfills.

perceived product protection

(noun phrase) sự bảo vệ sản phẩm theo nhận định → Many customers value perceived product protection offered by plastic wraps.

file complaints

(verb phrase) nộp đơn khiếu nại → Customers can file complaints about excess packaging.

paper wraps

(noun phrase) giấy bọc → Some brands have replaced plastic wraps with paper wraps to be more eco-friendly.