URBAN LIFE

multi-storey car park (n) /ˌmʌl.tiˈstɔː.ri ˈkɑː ˌpɑːk/

A building with several levels where cars can be parked. = Bãi đỗ xe nhiều tầng. 🔥 I parked my car in the multi-storey car park near the mall.

pavement (n) /ˈpeɪv.mənt/

The part of the street for pedestrians to walk on. = Vỉa hè. 🔥 The children were playing on the pavement.

filthy (adj) /ˈfɪl.θi/

Extremely dirty. = Bẩn thỉu, dơ dáy. 🔥 The streets were absolutely filthy after the festival.

subway (n) /ˈsʌb.weɪ/

An underground tunnel or railway. = Đường hầm/ tàu điện ngầm. 🔥 We took the subway to get to the museum quickly.

beg (v) /beɡ/

To ask someone for money or food, often in the street. = Ăn xin, van nài. 🔥 Homeless people sometimes beg outside the station.

hurry (v) /ˈhʌr.i/

To move quickly because there isn’t much time. = Vội vàng. 🔥 Hurry up or we’ll miss the train!

graffiti (n) /ɡrəˈfiː.ti/

Drawings or writings on walls or public places. = Hình vẽ, chữ viết trên tường. 🔥 The walls were covered in colorful graffiti.

litter (n/v) /ˈlɪt.ər/

(n) Waste left on the ground; (v) To drop trash carelessly. = Rác thải, xả rác. 🔥 Please don’t litter in the park.

whistle (n/v) /ˈwɪs.əl/

(n) A high sound made by blowing air; (v) To produce this sound. = Tiếng huýt sáo, huýt sáo. 🔥 The referee blew his whistle to stop the game.

inner city (n) /ˌɪn.ər ˈsɪt.i/

The central part of a city, often with social problems. = Khu trung tâm thành phố. 🔥 Many inner city areas face housing shortages.

depressing (adj) /dɪˈpres.ɪŋ/

Making you feel sad or hopeless. = Gây chán nản, buồn bã. 🔥 The empty streets looked depressing in the rain.

wonder (v) /ˈwʌn.dər/

To feel curious or want to know something. = Tự hỏi, thắc mắc. 🔥 I wonder why the shop is closed today.

begging (n) /ˈbeɡ.ɪŋ/

The act of asking people for money or food. = Hành động ăn xin. 🔥 Begging is common in some big cities.

suburb (n) /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

An area on the edge of a city, often residential. = Ngoại ô. 🔥 They live in a quiet suburb outside London.

lively (adj) /ˈlaɪv.li/

Full of energy, activity, or excitement. = Sôi động, náo nhiệt. 🔥 The market is always lively on weekends.

surrounded by sth (adj) /səˈraʊn.dɪd baɪ/

Having something all around you. = Bị bao quanh bởi. 🔥 The house is surrounded by beautiful gardens.

handy / convenient (adj) /ˈhæn.di/ /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

Useful, easy to use, or easy to reach. = Tiện lợi. 🔥 The hotel is very handy for the airport.

built-up (adj) /ˌbɪltˈʌp/

Describes an area with many buildings and little open space. = Khu vực nhiều nhà cửa. 🔥 This is one of the most built-up parts of the city.

a shame / a pity (phr) /ə ʃeɪm/ /ə ˈpɪt.i/

Used when something is disappointing or unfortunate. = Thật tiếc, thật đáng buồn. 🔥 It’s a shame you couldn’t come to the party.

district (n) /ˈdɪs.trɪkt/

A specific area of a city or country. = Quận, khu vực. 🔥 This district is famous for its street food.