LESSION 16. SHOPPING

bargain (v)

mặc cả; (n) món hời - She bargained for over an hour

bear (v)

chịu đựng - Moya doesn't like crowds so she cannot bear to shop during the holiday rush.

behavior (n)

hành vi - Annu is conducting a survey on whether consumer behavior differs between men and women.

checkout (n)

quầy thanh toán - The line at this checkout is too long

comfort (v)

làm an ủi; (n) sự thoải mái - Comfort yourself with a down quilt this winter.

expand (v)

mở rộng - The new manager has significantly expanded the store's inventory.

explore (v)

khám phá

item (n)

món hàng

mandatory (adj)

bắt buộc - The jewelry store has a mandatory policy of showing customers only one item at a time.

merchandise (n)

hàng hóa - I am very impressed with the selection of merchandise at this store.

strictly (adv)

một cách nghiêm ngặt - Our store strictly enforces its return policy.

trend (n)

xu hướng - The clothing store tries to stay on top of all the new trends.

comfort (n)

sự thoải mái - This car is designed with plush seats for your comfort and air bags for your safety.

comfortable (adj)

thoải mái - I prefer this sweater because it's more comfortable.

comfortably (adv)

một cách thoải mái - I'd suggest buying the larger table

expand (v)

mở rộng - The music store expanded its selection by offering more classical music on compact discs.

expansion (n)

sự mở rộng - The expansion of our sales territory into a new region will mean more stock will have to be ordered.

expanded (adj)

được mở rộng - The expanded inventory is great

explore (v)

khám phá - Ms. Marce explored the bins of hardware

exploration (n)

sự khám phá - The store designer's exploration of the art of different cultures gave the store an exotic look.

exploratory (adj)

mang tính thăm dò - The oil company's exploratory drill led to a new supply of petroleum.

mandatory (adj)

bắt buộc - Ankle-high boots are mandatory with that skirt.

mandate (n)

mệnh lệnh - One of the company mandates is to treat the customer with the greatest respect.

mandate (v)

ra lệnh - The handbook mandates that all keys be turned in to the night shift supervisor by 9:00.

merchandise (n)

hàng hóa - The store's buyer is aggressive about finding unique

merchandise (v)

bán hàng - The home superstore merchandises hardware and other goods for do-it-yourself home improvements.

merchant (n)

thương gia - The Downtown Merchants Association is offering free gift wrapping this year.

strictness (n)

sự nghiêm khắc - Ms. Judd was appalled by the strictness of the store's policy not to renew her gift certificate after it had expired.

strict (adj)

nghiêm ngặt - Our store has a strict policy of no returns.

strictly (adv)

nghiêm ngặt - The no-food-or-drinks rule is strictly enforced in the bookstore.