UNIT 4: SCIENTIFIC DISCOVERY

Contaminant (n)

Pollutant, Impurity Chất gây ô nhiễm

The soil contains harmful contaminants.

Notion (n)

Quan niệm, ý niệm Concept, Perception
His notion of freedom is unrealistic.

Foundation (n)

Nền tảng, cơ sở
Education is the foundation of success.

Compound (n/v)

1. hợp chất (n): The chemical compound is dangerous.

2. kết hợp (v): His actions compounded the problem.

Therapy(n)

Treatment, Cure
The patient is undergoing cancer therapies.

Antioxidant (n)

Chất chống oxi hóa
Berries are rich in antioxidants.

Contagious (adj)

Dễ lây lan Infectious, Transmittable

The flu is highly contagious.

Eradicate (v)

Eliminate, Exterminate Xóa bỏ, diệt trừ
We aim to eradicate poverty in our city.

Intersection (n)

Junction, Crossroads Giao điểm
1. There is a traffic light at the intersection.
2. The intersection of science and art is fascinating.

Connote (v)

Bao hàm ý nghĩa Imply, Suggest

The word “home” connotes warmth and family.

imply(v)

nói bóng gió, ngụ ý, hàm ý

silence implies consent: sự im lặng ngụ ý bằng lòng

Unveiling (n)

Sự tiết lộ, công bố Revelation, Disclosure
The unveiling of the new statue was attended by many.

orient (v)

định hướng, focus, aim
to orient oneself

Spike with (v)

To add something (often harmful)= Add, Mix
The drink was spiked with alcohol.

Gourmet (adj/n)

High-quality food or a person who appreciates fine food: sành ăn, cao cấp

1. The restaurant serves gourmet meals.
2. She is known as a gourmet chef.

Attribute (n/v)

1. Thuộc tính, đặc điểm - A quality or characteristic, Trait
- Patience is an important attribute of a good teacher.
2. Quy cho: He attributes his success to hard work.

petition(v)

kiến nghị, làm đơn, đệ đơn (formally request sth)

1. They petitioned the government for better healthcare.
2. The students petitioned for a new library.

Agency (n)

Cơ quan, tổ chức: Organization, Bureau

Organization, Bureau

Saturate (adj/V)

Soak, Drench: To completely fill or soak
1. adj: no, bão hòa/ (thơ ca): thẫm, đẫm, đậm

2. v: làm no, bão hòa
3. ướt sũng, thấm đẫm,
- clothes saturated with water
4. tràn ngập, đắm chìm, tống đầy
-The market is saturated with similar products.
5. ném bom ồ ạt

Intake (n)

lượng tiêu thụ: Consumption, Absorption
Your daily water intake is important for your health.

Abundance (n)

Plenty, Ample
The region is known for its abundance of natural resources.