Thẻ ghi nhớ: OLP 30/4 2018 - L11 - Chuyen Binh Long - Binh Phuoc | Quizlet

prophet of doom

someone who tells people that bad things will happen

ex: Distinguishing between a visionary analyst and a cynical ... is of paramount importance to ensure that public discourse remains grounded in rationality rather than hysteria.

postal advert

quảng cáo gửi qua đường bưu điện

ex: Despite the digital hegemony, the ... remains a remarkably tangible medium that can bypass the ephemeral nature of online pop-ups.

mailshot

the posting of advertising or similar material to a lot of people at one time (chiến dịch gửi thư quảng cáo hàng loạt)

ex: The ubiquity of the digital .. often leads to a phenomenon known as 'inbox fatigue', where consumers instinctively disregard unsolicited promotional content.

retreat

to become lower in value or amount, especially after getting higher

retreat to

to go to a quiet safe place in order to avoid a difficult situation

ex: In an era of relentless connectivity, a periodic ... into solitude is often an indispensable prerequisite for maintaining cognitive equilibrium.

retreat from

to stop doing something, because it causes too many problems (rút lui)

ex: Societal progress often necessitates a strategic ... archaic conventions that no longer align with modern egalitarian values.

recoil from

to move back because of fear or disgust (giật lùi)

recoil at

to refuse to accept an idea or principle, feeling strong dislike or disapproval

ex: The public may instinctively ... draconian surveillance measures, perceiving them as an egregious infringement on personal liberty.

arrive on the scene

có mặt tại hiện trường

take sth up with someone

to discuss something or deal with something

ex: Rather than venting on social media, disgruntled citizens should .. their grievances ... the relevant municipal authorities to ensure systematic redress.

from/since time immemorial

for a very long time

give someone a free hand

to give someone complete freedom to do what they want or choose (cho phép ai đó toàn quyền quyết định)

ex: While ... adolescents ... may foster autonomy, a lack of rudimentary guidance can inadvertently lead to precarious outcomes.

to your heart's content

do something enjoyable for as long as you want to do it (thỏa thích/tùy ý)

ex: In an idealized pedagogical environment, students should be encouraged to explore diverse academic disciplines ..., fostering a genuine penchant for lifelong learning.

jump the shark

(usually of television shows) to reach a point where something stops becoming more popular or starts to decrease in quality

offhand

immediately, without preparation or forethought

intrigue

âm mưu, mưu đồ

betrothal

a formal promise to marry someone (lời hứa hôn)

ex: While some view the concept of a pre-arranged ... as archaic, others argue it provided a stabilized framework for long-term familial cohesion.

fete

to praise or welcome someone publicly because of their achievements

per capita income

thu nhập bình quân đầu người

ingenuity

the quality of being clever, original, and inventive in solving problems (sự khéo léo / trí thông minh sáng tạo)

ex: While artificial intelligence can process data with remarkable speed, it still lacks the intuitive ... required to navigate complex moral dilemmas.

forward-looking

always plan for the future (nhìn xa trông rộng)

ex: Adopting a ... stance on environmental preservation is no longer a luxury but an existential imperative for contemporary governments.

vaulting ambition

a strong wish to be extremely successful, powerful, rich, etc. and a belief that this is more important than anything else

ex: In the cutthroat world of corporate politics, ... can occasionally propel an individual to the zenith of success, yet it often carries the seed of an eventual downfall.

churn out

to produce large quantities of something, especially of low quality

sit-in

nonviolent protests in which a person sits and refuses to leave (cuộc biểu tình ngồi)

fat-fetched

difficult to believe and unlikely to be true

inadvertently

unintentionally

disagreeable

unpleasant

ex: The transition to sustainable energy, though necessary, may initially present several ... economic challenges for developing nations.

footwork

clever or skillful actions to achieve something or deal with a problem (sự xoay xở khéo léo)

ex: Navigating the intricate landscape of international diplomacy requires exceptional political ... to balance conflicting national interests.

top the bill

to be the most important performer in a show

single-handedly

alone, without help (một tay / tự thân vận động)

unimposing

having an appearance that does not seem important or cause admiration

ex: While a luxury boutique may garner immediate attention, an ... local shop often serves as a more authentic cornerstone of communal life.

reverence for

deep respect for someone or something

impassioned

filled with passionate emotion

salute

to honor or express admiration publicly for someone or something (ca ngợi, tôn vinh)

ex: Future generations will likely ... the visionary pioneers who prioritized ecological integrity over the transient allure of industrial expansion.

squirm

the act of wiggling (cựa quậy, vặn vẹo, quằn quại)

squirm at

to feel nervous or embarrassed about sth (luống cuống, lúng túng)

ex: Society often makes marginalized individuals ... by imposing rigid heteronormative standards that disregard the fluidity of human identity.

mind the store

to be responsible for an office while others are gone

feel no inclination to

không cảm thấy hứng thú

packed like sardines

to be pushed or crowded together very tightly in a small space (đông như kiến/nhồi nhét)

ex: Despite the exorbitant cost of living in metropolitan hubs, many residents endure being .... in micro-apartments for the sake of professional opportunities.

on the up and up

honest and legal

ex: While corruption often plagues emerging markets, ensuring that all corporate transactions are ... is a prerequisite for attracting long-term foreign investment.

on the up

trên đà khởi sắc

zero in on

to direct all attention to

stew in your own juice

to think about or suffer the results of your own actions, without anyone giving you any help (tự làm tự chịu)

ex: Allowing an individual to ... after a failed venture can, in some pedagogical contexts, be a catalyst for profound personal accountability.