Unit 12 - Consumerism

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overproduction (n)

sự sản xuất quá mức (e.g., The overproduction of goods led to a surplus in the market.)

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adopt a throwaway culture (v-adj-n)

tiếp nhận một văn hóa vứt bỏ (e.g., Many people adopt a throwaway culture, disposing of items after minimal use.)

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consumerism (n)

chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng (e.g., Consumerism encourages people to buy more and more goods.)

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show off their social status and wealth (v-n-adj-n-n)

khoe khoang vị thế xã hội và sự giàu có (e.g., Some individuals buy luxury cars to show off their social status and wealth.)

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be increasingly exposed to something (adv-v-prep-n)

ngày càng dễ bị ảnh hưởng, tổn hại bởi thứ gì đó (e.g., Children are increasingly exposed to advertisements for unhealthy snacks.)

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be lured into something (v-prep-n)

bị cám dỗ vào một thứ gì đó (e.g., Shoppers can easily be lured into impulse purchases by sales.)

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treat oneself (v-n)

tự thưởng cho bản thân (e.g., After a long week, she decided to treat herself to a new book.)

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a sense of instant gratification (n-prep-adj-n)

cảm giác thỏa mãn ngay tức thì (e.g., Online shopping often provides a sense of instant gratification.)

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squander one’s money on something (v-n-n-prep-n)

phung phí tiền vào thứ gì đó (e.g., It's easy to squander one's money on unnecessary gadgets.)

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get stuck in a cycle of debt (v-adj-prep-n-prep-n)

kẹt trong vòng xoáy nợ nần (e.g., Many people get stuck in a cycle of debt due to overspending.)

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overconsumption (n)

sự tiêu thụ quá mức (e.g., Overconsumption of resources is a major environmental concern.)

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nonstop demand for something (adj-n-prep-n)

nhu cầu không ngừng cho thứ gì đó (e.g., The fashion industry thrives on a nonstop demand for new styles.)