Relationships

Make small talk

trò chuyện xã giao, nói chuyện vu vơ về những chủ đề nhẹ nhàng (thời tiết, sở thích, phim ảnh…)

Eg:During job interviews, small talk can help create a relaxed atmosphere.

She’s really good at small talk — she can make anyone feel comfortable.

I'm a typically shy girl, so I'm not very good at making small talk with strangers. As a result, I often have to deal with awkward questions every day — at work, from my family, and in social situations.

Fed up with (sth/sb)=sick/tired of=bored with

Chán ngấy, phát bực, không chịu nổi nữa với một người hoặc một tình huống nào đó

Eg:They’re fed up with fake news spreading all over social media.

He got fed up with waiting for people who never show up on time.

Cohabit(v)><get married

sống chung (thường là giữa một cặp đôi chưa kết hôn).

Eg:Cohabiting relationships can be as serious and emotionally deep as marriages.

In many countries, cohabiting couples have legal rights similar to those of married ones.

The number of couples who cohabit has increased dramatically over the past decade.

make out (with sb)

thân mật, ôm hôn,âu yếm

She made out with her boyfriend at the party, and everyone teased her later.

They were making out in the park after the concert.

Take advantage of sb

lợi dụng ai đó vì lợi ích cá nhân.

Eg:He was sentenced to life in prison for taking advantage of his accomplices involved in illegal human trafficking to China, Cambodia, and Myanmar

make (sb) feel like sth is wrong with them

khiến ai đó cảm thấy có lỗi, tự nghi ngờ bản thân

He is a truly manipulative person who always makes his ex-girlfriends feel like something is wrong with them. As a result, he has gradually deceived them and taken advantage of them for his own benefit

The relationship remains intact

mối quan hệ vẫn còn nguyên vẹn/không đổ vỡ

Their friendship remained intact despite the distance.

Their relationship remains intact, without talking about money or benefits.

Long-distance relationship

MQH yêu xa

Eg:Time zones can make a long-distance relationship even more difficult.

Their long-distance relationship ended when she moved to his city.

Maintaining a long-distance relationship requires trust and communication.

Balk at the idea of V-ing/N

Do dự,phản đối,chần chừ,không muốn chấp nhận, lăn tăn khi nghĩ đến việc gì.

Eg:Many parents balk at the idea of letting their children use smartphones too early.

Some students balk at the idea of waking up at 5 a.m. to study.

Considerate(adj)

Chu đáo,biết quan tâm, biết nghĩ cho người khác

Eg;It was very considerate of you to clean the table after eating

Leaving a small note to apologize for being late was such a considerate gesture

Try to be considerate of others when using shared spaces like the library.

Narcissistic

(Ái kỷ)người quá ám ảnh với bản thân, cần sự ngưỡng mộ liên tục, nhạy cảm với việc bị phê bình và thiếu đồng cảm với người khác

Eg:Her narcissistic leadership style boosts short-term results but destroys trust in the long run

He turns every conversation into a story about himself — the most narcissistic habit I’ve ever seen.

Growing up with a narcissistic parent teaches you to apologize even when you’ve done nothing wrong.

Parasocial relationship

MQH mà 1 người cảm thấy như họ quen biết 1 người nổi tiếng ở mức cá nhân, mặc dù họ chưa từng gặp mặt(influencer, ngôi sao âm nhạc pop, và thậm chí là các AI đồng hành)

Eg:The rise of AI companions has created new forms of parasocial relationships, as users feel emotional bonds with virtual assistants

Super-recognizer=Memory for faces

><face blindness/prosopagnosia:fails to recognize,identify even familiar faces,facial recognition difficulty

Eg:Face blindness can make everyday situations stressful, such as picking up a child from school

People with prosopagnosia rely on clues like hairstyle, voice, or clothing instead of faces

She recognized the barista instantly, even though she had only seen him once, three years ago. She must be a super-recognizer.

Catalogue of faces

Bộ sưu tập/kho dữ liệu gương mặt trong trí nhớ

Eg:With experience, receptionists develop an extensive catalogue of faces, remembering even occasional visitors.

Super-recognizers maintain a detailed catalogue of faces, which allows them to remember people they met only briefly.

Count on someone

Dựa vào, trông cậy vào ai đó hoặc điều gì đó; tin chắc rằng người/điều đó sẽ giúp đỡ hoặc thực hiện đúng như mong đợi.

Eg:Children count on their parents for support and guidance

I’m counting on you to pick me up from the airport

Pose a moral dilemma

Đặt ra 1 tình huống đạo đức khó xử

Eg:Choosing to lie to protect a friend can pose a serious moral dilemma.

The doctor faced a moral dilemma: whether to respect the patient’s wish or act in the patient’s best medical interest.

Make up a name

Tự nghĩ ra 1 cái tên

Eg:Fans made up a name for the couple after seeing their chemistry

They made up a name for the robot they built in science class.

The kids made up funny names for each other during the game.

Be reluctant to V

Miễn cưỡng/dè dặt/lưỡng lự(vì có lý do ép buộc,trách nhiệm/hoàn cảnh><unwilling:phản đối chủ động,gần như phủ định hoàn toàn><hesitant:đang phân vân vì chưa đủ thông tin,cảm xúc/sợ rủi ro.

Eg:She was reluctant to wake up early, but she did because it was exam day.

The manager was reluctant to approve the proposal due to the risks involved

Students are often reluctant to ask questions in class.

Enduring(adj)

Tồn tại lâu dài, bền vững, bền bỉ theo thời gian(tình yêu, giá trị, kí ức, ảnh hưởng, niềm tin…)

Eg:He showed an enduring commitment to scientific research.

Their friendship is one of the most enduring bonds I’ve ever seen.

The museum preserves the enduring values of traditional culture

Personal preference

Sở thích cá nhân

Eg:He eats spicy food every day, but that’s just personal preference—not everyone can handle it.

The teacher allowed students to choose a topic based on personal preference.

Choosing black coffee or milk tea is just a personal preference

treasure

Trân quý/gìn giữ/nâng niu

Eg:My grandmother treasures handwritten letters more than any expensive gift.

They treasure traditions because they remind them of who they are.

I will always treasure the way you look at the world with softness and courage.