Grade 12 - Unit 1: Life stories we admire (Empire)

achieve an ambition /əˈtʃiːv ən æmˈbɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) to successfully do something you have long wanted to do - đạt được hoài bão/tham vọng. eg: After years of hard work, she finally managed to [______].

burn with ambition /bɜːn wɪð æmˈbɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) to be full of strong desire to achieve success - sục sôi hoài bão/tham vọng. eg: Young entrepreneurs often [______] to change the world.

lifelong ambition /ˈlaɪflɒŋ æmˈbɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) an ambition that someone has had for all their life - hoài bão cả đời. eg: Becoming a medical doctor had been his [______] since childhood.

highly ambitious /ˈhaɪli æmˈbɪʃəs/ (collocation)

(1) having an extremely strong desire for success or power - cực kỳ giàu tham vọng. eg: She is a [______] researcher aiming for an international prize.

ambitious plan/project /æmˈbɪʃəs plæn/ (collocation)

(1) a plan or project that is large and difficult to achieve - kế hoạch/dự án đầy tham vọng. eg: The government launched an [______] to reduce carbon emissions.

admire somebody for something /ədˈmaɪə ˈsʌmbədi fɔː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (pattern)

(1) to respect someone because of their actions or qualities - ngưỡng mộ ai vì điều gì. eg: I have always [______]d her [______] her resilience and honesty.

express/show admiration for /ɪkˈspres ˌædməˈreɪʃn fɔː/ (collocation)

(1) express: bày tỏ sự ngưỡng mộ; show: thể hiện sự ngưỡng mộ - patterns: express/show admiration for sb/sth. eg: Many foreign leaders [______]ed deep [______] the country's rapid development.

deep/profound admiration /diːp ˌædməˈreɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) very strong and sincere respect - sự ngưỡng mộ sâu sắc. eg: His extraordinary courage earned the [______] of all his colleagues.

in admiration /ɪn ˌædməˈreɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) while feeling or showing respect and approval - trong sự ngưỡng mộ/thán phục. eg: The audience gazed [______] as the pianist performed flawlessly.

truly admirable /ˈtruːli ˈædmərəbl/ (collocation)

(1) genuinely deserving great respect - thực sự đáng ngưỡng mộ. eg: Her voluntary work with underprivileged children is [______].

dedicate sth/oneself to (doing) sth /ˈdedɪkeɪt/ (pattern)

(1) to give all of one's time, effort, or life to a purpose - cống hiến cái gì/bản thân cho việc gì. eg: She decided to [______] herself [______] researching infectious diseases.

dedication to (doing) sth /ˌdedɪˈkeɪʃn tuː/ (pattern)

(1) the commitment and hard work devoted to an activity - sự tận tụy/cống hiến đối với việc gì. eg: His tireless [______] improving public healthcare inspired everyone.

inspire somebody to do something /ɪnˈspaɪə ˈsʌmbədi tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (pattern)

(1) to give someone the enthusiasm or courage to take action - truyền cảm hứng cho ai làm gì. eg: The teacher's passionate lectures [______]d him [______] pursue science.

be inspired by /biː ɪnˈspaɪəd baɪ/ (pattern)

(1) to receive creative energy or motivation from someone/something - được truyền cảm hứng bởi. eg: The architect admitted to being deeply [______] natural landscapes.

draw/find inspiration from /drɔː ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn frɒm/ (collocation)

(1) draw: rút ra/lấy nguồn cảm hứng từ; find: tìm thấy nguồn cảm hứng từ - patterns: draw/find inspiration from sb/sth. eg: Classical poets often [______] the raw beauty of the wilderness.

source of inspiration /sɔːs əv ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) a person or thing that stimulates creative ideas or motives - nguồn cảm hứng. eg: Her grandmother remained her greatest [______] throughout her artistic career.

inspirational figure/speaker /ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃənl ˈfɪɡə/ (collocation)

(1) a person or speaker who stimulates and encourages others - nhân vật/diễn giả truyền cảm hứng. eg: He is recognized internationally as an [______] for young climate activists.

act of pure altruism /ækt əv pjʊə ˈæltruɪzəm/ (collocation)

(1) a completely selfless deed intended to help others - hành động hoàn toàn vị tha. eg: Donating a kidney to an anonymous patient was an [______].

altruistic motive/behavior /ˌæltruˈɪstɪk ˈməʊtɪv/ (collocation)

(1) unselfish reason or action aimed at helping others - động cơ/hành vi vị tha. eg: The charity was founded on genuine [______]s without any political bias.

benefit all of humanity /ˈbenɪfɪt ɔːl əv hjuːˈmænəti/ (collocation)

(1) to bring positive welfare or advantages to all human beings - mang lại lợi ích cho toàn nhân loại. eg: The eradication of smallpox [______]ed [______].

crime against humanity /kraɪm əˈɡeɪnst hjuːˈmænəti/ (collocation)

(1) an extremely cruel act committed on a large scale - tội ác chống lại nhân loại. eg: The military leaders were put on trial for [______]ies.

provide/deliver humanitarian aid/relief /prəˈvaɪd hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən eɪd/ (collocation)

(1) provide/deliver: cung cấp/chuyển giao viện trợ nhân đạo - patterns: provide/deliver humanitarian aid to sb. eg: The Red Cross worked tirelessly to [______] to war-torn regions.

humanitarian crisis /hjuːˌmænɪˈteəriən ˈkraɪsɪs/ (collocation)

(1) a single event or a series of events that threatens human health and safety - khủng hoảng nhân đạo. eg: The severe drought triggered an unprecedented [______] in the province.

generous with/to /ˈdʒenərəs wɪð/ (pattern)

(1) generous with: rộng rãi về (tiền bạc, thời gian); generous to: hào phóng với ai. eg: She was extremely [______] her time when training junior interns.

generous donation/contribution /ˈdʒenərəs dəʊˈneɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) a large and helpful amount of money given to a charity - khoản quyên góp/đóng góp hào phóng. eg: Thanks to a [______] from an alumnus, the university built a new library.

act/display of generosity /ækt əv ˌdʒenəˈrɒsəti/ (collocation)

(1) an occasion when someone shows kindness and willingness to give - hành động/sự thể hiện lòng hào phóng. eg: Paying for the stranger's medical bill was a touching [______].

give/donate generously /ɡɪv ˈdʒenərəsli/ (collocation)

(1) give/donate: cho/quyên góp một cách hào phóng - patterns: give/donate generously to charity. eg: The public was encouraged to [______] the emergency disaster relief fund.

modest about sth /ˈmɒdɪst əˈbaʊt/ (pattern)

(1) not talking boastfully about one's achievements - khiêm tốn về điều gì. eg: Despite winning the prestigious championship, she remained remarkably [______] her success.

false modesty /fɔːls ˈmɒdɪsti/ (collocation)

(1) behavior in which a person pretends to be humble - sự khiêm tốn giả tạo. eg: Saying you are terrible at math when you scored 100% is simply [______].

live modestly /lɪv ˈmɒdɪstli/ (collocation)

(1) to live in a simple and unassuming way without luxury - sống một cách khiêm tốn/giản dị. eg: Even after becoming a billionaire, he continued to [______] in a small apartment.

overcome obstacles/difficulties /ˌəʊvəˈkʌm ˈɒb.stə.kl̩z/ (collocation)

(1) to succeed in dealing with problems or barriers - vượt qua trở ngại/khó khăn. eg: She managed to [______] to become a world-renowned scientist.

write an official/unauthorized biography /raɪt ən əˈfɪʃl baɪˈɒɡrəfi/ (collocation)

(1) write an official: viết tiểu sử chính thức; write an unauthorized: viết tiểu sử chưa được cấp phép - patterns: write an official/unauthorized biography of sb. eg: The journalist decided to [______] of the controversial politician.

make/demonstrate a commitment to /meɪk ə kəˈmɪtmənt tuː/ (collocation)

(1) make: đưa ra cam kết; demonstrate: chứng minh/thể hiện sự tận tụy - patterns: make/demonstrate a commitment to (doing) sth. eg: The company [______]ed a firm [______] reducing plastic packaging.

distinguished career /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt kəˈrɪər/ (collocation)

(1) a career marked by exceptional success and respect - sự nghiệp kiệt xuất/lẫy lừng. eg: After a [______] spanning four decades, the senior judge retired.

highly influential /ˈhaɪli ˌɪnfluˈenʃl/ (collocation)

(1) having an extraordinarily large effect on others - có sức ảnh hưởng sâu rộng. eg: His early philosophical writings were [______] in shaping modern democracy.

foster/encourage innovation /ˈfɒstə ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) foster/encourage: nuôi dưỡng/khuyến khích sự đổi mới sáng tạo - patterns: foster/encourage innovation in sth. eg: Tech incubators are designed to [______] among young entrepreneurs.

innovative solution/approach /ˈɪnəveɪtɪv səˈluːʃn/ (collocation)

(1) a new, original, and effective method of solving a problem - giải pháp/cách tiếp cận mang tính đổi mới. eg: The engineering team devised an [______] to clean polluted water.

through sheer perseverance /θruː ʃɪə ˌpɜːsɪˈvɪərəns/ (collocation)

(1) by means of pure and continuous determination - nhờ vào sự kiên trì bền bỉ thuần túy. eg: [______], she overcame debilitating illness and earned her PhD.

build/develop resilience /bɪld rɪˈzɪliəns/ (collocation)

(1) build/develop: xây dựng/phát triển khả năng kiên cường phục hồi - patterns: build/develop resilience against/to stress. eg: Facing minor setbacks early in life helps teenagers [______].

remarkably resilient /rɪˈmɑːkəbli rɪˈzɪliənt/ (collocation)

(1) unusually able to recover quickly from hardship - kiên cường một cách đáng kinh ngạc. eg: The local economy proved [______] in the face of the global crisis.

prestigious university/award /preˈstɪdʒəs ˌjuːnɪˈvɜːsəti/ (collocation)

(1) a university or prize of the highest status and honor - trường đại học/giải thưởng danh giá. eg: Gaining admission to a [______] remains a top goal for many high school students.

enjoy/gain/lose prestige /ɪnˈdʒɔɪ preˈstiːʒ/ (collocation)

(1) enjoy: có được danh thế; gain: giành được uy tín; lose: đánh mất uy tín - patterns: enjoy/gain/lose international prestige. eg: Following the corruption scandal, the institution began to [______] among its peers.

bring/achieve economic prosperity /brɪŋ ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪk prɒˈsperəti/ (collocation)

(1) bring: mang lại thịnh vượng kinh tế; achieve: đạt được thịnh vượng kinh tế - patterns: bring/achieve economic prosperity. eg: Stable governance and open trade helped the nation [______].

prosper and thrive /ˈprɒspə ənd θraɪv/ (collocation)

(1) to grow vigorously and succeed financially - phát triển thịnh vượng và mạnh mẽ. eg: Under supportive tax regulations, local startups began to [______].

fierce/grim determination /fɪəs dɪˌtɜːmɪˈneɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) an intense, unwavering firmness of purpose - sự quyết tâm cao độ/mãnh liệt. eg: With [______] in her eyes, she stepped onto the track to defend her title.

determined to do sth /dɪˈtɜːmɪnd tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (pattern)

(1) having resolved firmly to accomplish a goal - kiên quyết làm điều gì. eg: Despite multiple business failures, he was [______] succeed on his own.

find/lack motivation to do sth /faɪnd ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ (collocation)

(1) find: tìm thấy động lực; lack: thiếu động lực làm gì - patterns: find/lack motivation to do sth. eg: Tired students often [______] complete extensive homework assignments.

motivate somebody to do something /ˈməʊtɪveɪt ˈsʌmbədi tuː duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (pattern)

(1) to provide someone with an incentive to act - thúc đẩy/tạo động lực cho ai làm gì. eg: Financial bonuses are frequently used to [______] employees [______] reach sales targets.

motivational speaker/speech /ˌməʊtɪˈveɪʃənl ˈspiːkə/ (collocation)

(1) a person or talk that inspires positive action - diễn giả/bài phát biểu truyền động lực. eg: The company hired a famous [______] to energize the sales staff before the product launch.

make sacrifices for /meɪk ˈsækrɪfaɪsɪz fɔː/ (collocation)

(1) to give up valuable things for the sake of someone/something - hy sinh vì ai/cái gì. eg: Working parents often [______] their children's higher education.

sacrifice sth for sth /ˈsækrɪfaɪs ˈsʌmθɪŋ fɔː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (pattern)

(1) to surrender one thing in order to obtain or protect another - đánh đổi/hy sinh cái gì lấy cái gì. eg: He was not willing to [______] his personal health [______] a career promotion.

remain/stay anonymous /rɪˈmeɪn əˈnɒnɪməs/ (collocation)

(1) remain/stay: giữ ẩn danh, không để lộ danh tính - patterns: remain/stay anonymous. eg: The donor wished to [______] to avoid unwanted public attention.

preserve/guarantee anonymity /prɪˈzɜːv ˌænəˈnɪməti/ (collocation)

(1) preserve/guarantee: bảo toàn/đảm bảo tính ẩn danh - patterns: preserve/guarantee anonymity for sb. eg: Investigative journalists must take strict measures to [______] their confidential sources.

donate/contribute anonymously /dəʊˈneɪt əˈnɒnɪməsli/ (collocation)

(1) donate/contribute: quyên góp/đóng góp một cách ẩn danh - patterns: donate/contribute anonymously to sth. eg: A local business tycoon chose to [______] a million dollars to the hospice.

exceptional talent/ability /ɪkˈsepʃənl ˈtælənt/ (collocation)

(1) unusually superior skill or giftedness - tài năng/năng lực xuất chúng. eg: The young gymnast showed [______] from her very first international competition.

with the exception of /wɪð ði ɪkˈsepʃn əv/ (collocation)

(1) excluding or not including someone/something - ngoại trừ. eg: Everyone passed the rigorous entrance examination, [______] two transfer candidates.

exceptionally well /ɪkˈsepʃənəli wel/ (collocation)

(1) extraordinarily or outstandingly well - cực kỳ tốt/xuất sắc. eg: She prepared diligently and performed [______] in the final interview.

visionary leader /ˈvɪʒənri ˈliːdə/ (collocation)

(1) a leader with great foresight and strategic wisdom - nhà lãnh đạo có tầm nhìn xa trông rộng. eg: A [______] anticipates technological shifts long before competitors do.

test of endurance /test əv ɪnˈdjʊərəns/ (collocation)

(1) an experience that measures stamina or mental fortitude - bài kiểm tra sức chịu đựng. eg: Climbing Mount Everest in winter is the ultimate [______] for mountaineers.

code of ethics /kəʊd əv ˈeθɪks/ (collocation)

(1) a formal set of moral guidelines for a profession - quy chuẩn đạo đức nghề nghiệp. eg: Every practicing physician is bound by an official [______].

adhere to/uphold ethical standards /ədˈhɪə tuː ˈeθɪkl ˈstændədz/ (collocation)

(1) adhere to: tuân thủ; uphold: giữ gìn/nâng cao các tiêu chuẩn đạo đức - patterns: adhere to/uphold ethical standards. eg: Certified accounting firms are legally required to [______] in their financial audits.

harbor/have aspirations to /ˌhɑːbər ˌæspəˈreɪʃnz tuː/ (collocation)

(1) harbor/have: ấp ủ/có khát vọng làm gì - patterns: harbor/have aspirations to be/do sth. eg: She has always [______]ed [______] become a lead researcher in biotechnology.

show benevolence to/towards /ʃəʊ bəˈnevələns tuː/ (collocation)

(1) to display kindness and goodwill toward others - thể hiện lòng nhân từ đối với ai. eg: The monastic community is dedicated to [______] poor and sick villagers.

exemplary conduct/behavior /ɪɡˈzempləri ˈkɒndʌkt/ (collocation)

(1) behavior so good that it serves as an ideal model - tư cách/hành vi mẫu mực. eg: The senior student received a commendation for his [______] both inside and outside class.

engage in/practice philanthropy /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ ɪn fɪˈlænθrəpi/ (collocation)

(1) engage in/practice: tham gia vào/thực hành hoạt động từ thiện - patterns: engage in/practice philanthropy. eg: Modern corporate billionaires are expected to [______] to reduce societal disparities.

with humility /wɪð hjuːˈmɪləti/ (collocation)

(1) in a modest, humble, and unpretentious manner - với sự khiêm nhường. eg: Despite winning universal praise, the Nobel laureate accepted the award [______].

live a humble life/lifestyle /lɪv ə ˈhʌmbl laɪf/ (collocation)

(1) to live simply without luxury or self-importance - sống một cuộc sống khiêm nhường/giản dị. eg: The retired professor chose to [______] in a quiet coastal village.

magnanimous gesture/act /mæɡˈnænɪməs ˈdʒestʃə/ (collocation)

(1) a noble and generous act, especially toward an opponent - nghĩa cử hào hiệp/rộng lượng. eg: Shaking hands and complimenting his bitter rival after the defeat was a truly [______].

magnanimous in victory /mæɡˈnænɪməs ɪn ˈvɪktəri/ (collocation)

(1) generous, forgiving, and humble when winning - hào hiệp/rộng lượng trong chiến thắng. eg: Great sporting champions always strive to be [______], never mocking their defeated opponents.

unwavering support/commitment /ʌnˈweɪvərɪŋ səˈpɔːt/ (collocation)

(1) constant and loyal help or dedication that never weakens - sự ủng hộ/cam kết kiên định không lay chuyển. eg: He expressed deep gratitude to his family for their [______] during his long illness.

leave a lasting legacy /liːv ə ˈlɑːstɪŋ ˈleɡəsi/ (collocation)

(1) to produce an enduring impact on future generations - để lại một di sản trường tồn. eg: The abolitionist worked tirelessly to [______] of freedom and human dignity.

dogged/unyielding tenacity /ˈdɒɡɪd təˈnæsəti/ (collocation)

(1) stubborn, persistent, and unshakeable determination - sự kiên trì lì lợm/ngoan cường không khuất phục. eg: Her [______] in tracking down scientific errors led to an important medical discovery.

display moral fortitude /dɪˈspleɪ ˈmɒrəl ˈfɔːtɪtjuːd/ (collocation)

(1) to show courage and integrity in the face of moral pressure - thể hiện bản lĩnh đạo đức. eg: Whistleblowers must [______] when reporting corruption in giant corporations.

indomitable spirit/will /ɪnˈdɒmɪtəbl ˈspɪrɪt/ (collocation)

(1) courage and resolve that can never be broken - tinh thần/ý chí bất khuất. eg: The disaster survivors demonstrated an [______] as they rebuilt their devastated town.

reach the pinnacle of /riːtʃ ðə ˈpɪnəkl əv/ (collocation)

(1) to attain the highest level of success or achievement - chạm tới đỉnh cao của (sự nghiệp, quyền lực). eg: Winning the Olympic gold medal allowed her to [______] her athletic career.

female/youth empowerment /ˈfiːmeɪl ɪmˈpaʊəmənt/ (collocation)

(1) providing women or young people with rights and resources - trao quyền cho phụ nữ/giới trẻ. eg: Accessible vocational training plays a vital role in promoting [______] in rural regions.

person of integrity /ˈpɜːsn əv ɪnˈtegrəti/ (collocation)

(1) an individual of high moral principles and honesty - người có tính chính trực. eg: She is known as an incorruptible judge and a [______] by the entire legal community.

lead a virtuous life /liːd ə ˈvɜːtʃuəs laɪf/ (collocation)

(1) to live according to moral excellence and ethical standards - sống một cuộc đời đức hạnh/có đạo đức. eg: Monks dedicate themselves to spiritual contemplation and [______].

serve/act as a role model /sɜːv æz ə ˈrəʊl mɒdl/ (collocation)

(1) serve/act: đóng vai trò như một hình mẫu lý tưởng - patterns: serve/act as a role model for sb. eg: Famous athletes should realize that they inevitably [______] for millions of impressionable teenagers.

mark a turning point /mɑːk ə ˈtɜːnɪŋ pɔɪnt/ (collocation)

(1) to indicate a time of important and decisive change - đánh dấu một bước ngoặt. eg: The signing of the historic peace treaty [______]ed [______] in the country's development.

well-known for sth /ˌwel ˈnəʊn fɔː/ (pattern)

(1) famous or widely recognized because of something - nổi tiếng về điều gì. eg: The charitable entrepreneur is internationally [______] his contributions to green technology.

self-made billionaire/entrepreneur /ˌself ˈmeɪd ˌbɪljəˈneə/ (collocation)

(1) someone who became rich through their own hard work rather than inheritance - tỷ phú/nhà khởi nghiệp tự thân lập nghiệp. eg: Starting from a small garage workshop, he became a renowned [______].

remain steadfast in /rɪˈmeɪn ˈstedfɑːst ɪn/ (pattern)

(1) to stay loyal and unwavering in one's beliefs or goals - kiên định đối với điều gì. eg: Despite harsh public criticism, she [______]ed [______] her commitment to educational reform.

path to redemption /pɑːθ tuː rɪˈdempʃn/ (collocation)

(1) a way to recover, improve, and atone for past errors - con đường chuộc lỗi/vươn lên. eg: The community rehabilitation program offers ex-offenders a genuine [______].

rise from humble beginnings /raɪz frɒm ˈhʌmbl bɪˈɡɪnɪŋz/ (collocation)

(1) to achieve great success despite being born into poor circumstances - vươn lên từ xuất thân nghèo khó. eg: His inspiring biography illustrates how one can [______] to lead an international corporation.

show/feel compassion for /ʃəʊ kəmˈpæʃn fɔː/ (collocation)

(1) show: thể hiện lòng trắc ẩn; feel: cảm thấy trắc ẩn - patterns: show/feel compassion for/towards sb. eg: A civil society is measured by how its citizens [______] the elderly and vulnerable.

deeply compassionate /ˈdiːpli kəmˈpæʃənət/ (collocation)

(1) feeling or showing profound sympathy and care - giàu lòng nhân ái sâu sắc. eg: Hospice nurses must be [______] individuals to support terminally ill patients and their families.

face/overcome adversity /feɪs ədˈvɜːsəti/ (collocation)

(1) face: đối mặt với nghịch cảnh; overcome: vượt qua nghịch cảnh - patterns: face/overcome adversity. eg: The brave young woman learned to [______] and turn setbacks into valuable stepping stones.

in the face of adversity /ɪn ðə feɪs əv ədˈvɜːsəti/ (idiom)

(1) when confronted with difficult or challenging situations - đối mặt với nghịch cảnh/khi gặp cảnh ngộ éo le. eg: She managed to keep a remarkably positive attitude even [______].

endure severe hardship /ɪnˈdjʊə sɪˈvɪə ˈhɑːdʃɪp/ (collocation)

(1) to undergo and survive extreme suffering or poverty - chịu đựng gian khổ khốc liệt. eg: The early polar explorers had to [______] before reaching the remote outpost.

make a wise decision/choice /meɪk ə waɪz dɪˈsɪʒn/ (collocation)

(1) to make a smart and well-reasoned judgment - đưa ra một quyết định/lựa chọn khôn ngoan. eg: Investing in renewable energy early proved to be a remarkably [______] for the tech conglomerate.

words of wisdom /wɜːdz əv ˈwɪzdəm/ (collocation)

(1) insightful, sensible, and experienced advice - những lời khuyên thông thái/trí tuệ. eg: Before leaving for university abroad, he listened intently to his grandfather's parting [______].

transformative effect/power /trænsˈfɔːmətɪv ɪˈfekt/ (collocation)

(1) the capacity to create profound and positive changes - hiệu ứng/sức mạnh mang tính thay đổi toàn diện. eg: Many social scientists have studied the [______] of universal primary education on poverty reduction.

learn by/through trial and error /lɜːn baɪ ˌtraɪəl ənd ˈerə/ (collocation)

(1) to discover the best solution by making mistakes and adjusting - học qua thử nghiệm và sai sót (thử và sai). eg: Without formal blueprints, the young mechanics had to [______] to assemble the engine.

up-and-coming talent/star /ˌʌp ənd ˈkʌmɪŋ ˈtælənt/ (collocation)

(1) a promising individual who is gaining rapid success - tài năng/ngôi sao đầy triển vọng. eg: The international film festival showcased works from exciting, [______]s.

succeed/win against all odds /səkˈsiːd əˈɡeɪnst ɔːl ɒdz/ (idiom)

(1) to achieve success despite overwhelming difficulties - thành công/chiến thắng bất chấp mọi nghịch cảnh. eg: Born into extreme poverty and facing chronic illness, she [______]ed [______] and became a judge.

adversity breeds strength /ədˈvɜːsəti briːdz streŋθ/ (idiom)

(1) hardships and challenges make individuals more resilient - nghịch cảnh tạo nên sức mạnh. eg: Overcoming childhood poverty taught him that [______], shaping his steadfast character.

leave a lasting mark on /liːv ə ˈlɑːstɪŋ mɑːk ɒn/ (idiom)

(1) to make a permanent and memorable impact on something - để lại dấu ấn sâu đậm lên. eg: Her revolutionary research into penicillin [______]ed [______] the history of modern medicine.

meteoric/rapid rise to fame /ˌmiːtiˈɒrɪk raɪz tə feɪm/ (collocation)

(1) an extraordinarily fast increase in popularity or renown - sự vụt sáng thành sao/nổi tiếng nhanh chóng. eg: The young soprano experienced a [______] after winning the prestigious international competition.

in the public spotlight /ɪn ðə ˈpʌblɪk ˈspɒtlaɪt/ (idiom)

(1) constantly under the focus of media and community attention - dưới ánh đèn chú ý của công chúng/dư luận. eg: Prominent politicians must accept that their private family lives will inevitably be placed [______].