DAY 1

Account

A story or report of something that happened.

Firsthand account

A direct report from someone who personally experienced or witnessed an event.

Communist Party of Vietnam

The ruling political party in Vietnam advocating communism.

On cloud nine

Extremely happy or joyful.

On top of the world

Feeling very happy and successful.

Over the moon

Very pleased or delighted.

Resistance war

A war fought to defend against foreign invasion or control.

Perseverance

Continued effort and determination despite difficulties or delays.

Persevere

To keep going despite difficulties.

Persevering

Showing persistence.

Perseveringly

In a persistent manner.

Withstand

To resist or endure something difficult or unpleasant.

Hardship

A difficult or unpleasant condition or situation.

Adversity

Difficulties or misfortune that challenge a person or group.

Resolute

Determined and firm in purpose or belief.

Determination

Firmness of purpose; the quality of being resolute.

Persistence

The act of continuing firmly despite difficulty or delay.

Endurance

The ability to withstand hardship or stress.

Tenacity

The quality of being very determined and not giving up.

Steadfastness

Firm loyalty or resolution; unwavering determination.

Stamina

Physical or mental strength to sustain prolonged effort.

in the face of sth+ noun

when confronted by” or “despite”

soldiers and war veterans

chiến binh và thương binh

vivid # vague

sống động

sharpen skills / awareness

Studying abroad can sharpen students' communication and problem-solving skills.

mài sắc, làm tăng cường (năng lực, kỹ năng, tư duy…)

Du học có thể làm sắc bén kỹ năng giao tiếp và giải quyết vấn đề của sinh viên

từ đồng nghĩa: enhance, improve, boost

reinforce

củng cố, làm mạnh thêm (niềm tin, kỹ năng, kiến thức…)
từ đồng nghĩa: strengthen, support, solidify

impede

cản trở, làm chậm lại (quá trình, sự phát triển, tiến bộ...)

Từ đồng nghĩa: hinder, obstruct, block

… progress / learning / development / access

confer

mang lại, trao tặng (quyền lợi, lợi ích),

grant, offer, provide