Topic: Family

quality family time

(n) thời gian quý báu bên gia đình

insufficient time for family

= reduced family time = lack of family time = absence of family time = increasingly less family together time

deterioration of family relations

sự xấu đi của các mối quan hệ trong gia đình

family bond

= family ties (n) : sự gắn bó trong gia đình.

delinquent activities

(n) illegal or unacceptable activities

be on the decline / on the increase

ex: in countries using widescale vaccination, the disease is already on the decline

(v) giảm / tăng

be attributable to sth / someone

ex: it is believed that recent extreme climatic events are attributable to global warming

(v) caused by

deprive sb of sth

(v) to take sth, especially sth necessary and important away from someone

ex: he claimed that he had been deprived of his rights

proliferation

(n) a rapid increase in numbers.

ex: the past two years have witnessed the proliferation of reality tv shows.

engage in

(v) take part in

ex: most students engage in extracurricular activities outside of schools

fuel

(v) to increase a feeling/type of behaviour or to make it stronger

ex: Shared hardships often fuel a family’s resilience, bonding them together rather than pulling them apart.

worst-case scenario

(n) the worst situation

ex: in the worst-case scenario, parents often have to cut down on unessential expenses to prioritize children’ education.

inadvertently

(adv) not intentionally

ex: Overprotective parents may inadvertently stifle their children’ independence and problem solving skills, making them feel more anxious and embarrassing.

precursor /ˌpriːˈkɝː.sɚ/

(n) something that comes before another, may lead to or influence its development (be a precursor to sth)

ex: A turbulent childhood marked by domestic conflicts is often a precursor to severe mental health in later life

implication

(n) result, effect that something have in the future

ex: The rising trend of single parents households carries both social and economic implications for the next generation.

be to blame for sth

(v) be the reasons why sth happenned

ex: the absence of quality family time is often to blame for the increasing emotional distance between parents and children.

further /ˈfɝː.ðɚ/

(v) to develop or make progress in sth

ex: the absence of quality family time is furthering the deterioration of family relations, which may have negative implications on the holistic development of children.

sacrifice sth1 in favor of sth2

đổi sth1 lấy sth2.

bear children later in life (v)

= delay parenthood (v) = delay of childbearing (v) = postponed parenthood (n) = late childbirth (n)

ex: new research has shown that parents who opt for late childbirth often experience higher levels of happiness following the birth of their children.

parenting (n)

(n) việc nuôi dạy con

→ parenting skill: kĩ năng nuôi dạy con.

ex: older parents often possess superior parenting skill / child-rearing skill due to their accumulated experience in life.

parental

(adj) related to parents.

→ parental guidance: sự hướng dẫn từ cha mẹ.

→ parental influence: sự ảnh hưởng từ cha mẹ.

ex: without sufficient parental guidance, children are often negatively influenced by their bad friends or their media consumption, which is a precursor to crimes.

infant (n)

(n) trẻ con dưới 7 tuổi.

the harsh realities

(n) hiện thực khắc nghiệt.

welcome distraction

(n) sự xao nhãng (nhưng lại được đón nhận)

ex: TV is a welcome distraction after a long day at workplace.

peculiarity

(n) tính đặc trưng, đặc thù.

ex: Every individual in the world has their own peculiarity.

can ill afford / cannot afford to do sth

(v) should not do sth because it will cause problems

ex: we can ill afford smoking in classrooms due to numerous issues such as smells.

rear /rɪr/

(v) to care for

ex: child-rearing responsibility should be rest with both father and mother.

beget /bɪˈɡet/

(v) to cause sth

ex: the absence of emotional support from parents may beget rebelliousness of their children.

work commitment

ex: family and work commitment leave people with less time to exercise.

put / place a burden on

(v) đặt nặng trách nhiệm lên ai đó

ex: early married and parenthood may put a financial burden on young couples.

opine /oʊˈpaɪn/

(v) to express one’s idea.

ex: woman who delay parenthood opine that they feel happier following their children grow.

overshadow

(v) to cause sth or someone to be less noticeable

ex: her interest in politics is overshadowing her desire to be a poet.

latent ability / talent.

(n) năng lực / tài năng tiềm ẩn.

ex: parents should try to explore and bring out latent talent of their children.

financial stability

(n) a state that people have enough money to live

ex: It is not the amount of money we earn determine our financial stability, but the way we spend it.

have a bearing on sb / sth

(v) to influence someone sth.

ex: parents’ behaviour has a bearing on children.

endorse

(v) to publicly support.