Motivational Factors And The Hospitality Industry (3)

hospitality (n.)

Example: The local people showed us great hospitality.

(lòng hiếu khách) – friendly and generous behaviour towards guests.

Synonyms: welcome, friendly, kindness, warmth.

Antonyms: unfriendliness.

critical (adj.)

Example: Your support is critical to our success.

(quan trọng, thiết yếu) – extremely important because a future situation will be affected by it.

Synonyms: crucial, significant, vital, important.

superior (adj.)

Example: This model is superior to the old one.

(vượt trội, tốt hơn) – better in quality than somebody/something else.

Synonyms: excellent, high-class, top-quality, first-class.

performance (n.)

Example: The committee is reviewing the performance of its duties.

(sự thể hiện, hiệu suất) – (formal) the act or process of performing a task, an action, etc.

Synonyms: presentation, show, enactment.

accomplish (v.)

Example: We didn't accomplish much at the meeting.

(hoàn thành, đạt được) – to succeed in doing or completing something.

Synonyms: achieve, done, finish.

acquire (v.)

Example: She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

(có được, đạt được) – to gain something by your own efforts, ability, or behavior.

Synonyms: obtain, gain, attain, achieve, get hold of.

retain (v.)

Example: The company needs to retain skilled staff.

(giữ lại, duy trì) – to keep something; to continue to have something.

Synonyms: keep, hold, maintain.

judicious (adj.)

Example: We should make judicious use of our resources.

(sáng suốt, thận trọng) – having or showing reason and good judgment in making decisions.

Synonyms: wise, sensible.

Antonyms: stupid, foolish.

aim (n.)

Example: Our main aim is to increase sales.

(mục tiêu, mục đích) – the purpose of doing something; what somebody is trying to achieve.

Synonyms: goal, purpose, target, intention.

sector (n.)

Example: She works in the financial sector.

(lĩnh vực, khu vực) – a part of an area of activity, especially of a country's economy.

Synonyms: segment, part, area, zone, field.

emphasize (v.)

Example: He emphasized the importance of teamwork.

(nhấn mạnh) – to give special importance to something.

Synonyms: highlight, underline, stress.

Antonyms: understate.

work-life balance (n.)

Example: It can be hard to achieve a good work-life balance.

(cân bằng công việc-cuộc sống) – the number of hours per week you spend working, compared with the number of hours you spend with your family, relaxing, etc.

address (v.)

Example: We must address the problem of climate change.

(giải quyết, xử lý) – to find a way of dealing with a problem or difficult situation.

Synonyms: solve, tackle, deal with, handle, cope with.

possess (v.)

Example: He possesses great leadership qualities.

(sở hữu, có) – to have or own something, or to have a particular quality.

Synonyms: own, have, retain.

Antonyms: lack.

capability (n.)

Example: The company has the capability to handle large orders.

(năng lực, khả năng) – the ability or qualities necessary to do something.

Synonyms: ability, competence, potential.

Antonyms: inability.

competitive advantage (n.)

Example: Their low prices give them a competitive advantage.

(lợi thế cạnh tranh) – a thing that helps you to be better or more successful than other people.

recognition (n.)

Example: He received an award in recognition of his work.

(sự công nhận, sự ghi nhận) – the act of accepting that something exists, is true, or is official.

Synonyms: identification, knowledge, awareness, gratitude, appreciation, acknowledgement.

Antonyms: blame.

hospitality industry (n.)

Example: He has worked in the hospitality industry for 20 years.

(ngành dịch vụ khách sạn) – businesses such as hotels, bars, and restaurants that offer people food, drink, or a place to sleep.

dominated by (v.)

Example: The market is dominated by a few large companies.

(bị chi phối bởi) – to control or have a lot of influence over somebody/something.

Synonyms: prevalent, common.

underdeveloped (adj.)

Example: The country's economy is still underdeveloped.

(kém phát triển) – (of a country, society, etc.) having few industries and a low standard of living.

Synonyms: immature, weak, infantile.

practices (n.)

Example: They are studying modern business practices.

(cách làm, thông lệ) – a way of doing something that is the usual or expected way in a particular organization or situation.

Synonyms: does, performs, exercises.

substance (n.)

Example: Let's get to the substance of the argument.

(cốt lõi, nội dung chính) – the most important or main part of something.

Synonyms: core, essence, central part.

foster (v.)

Example: We try to foster an interest in music in our children.

(thúc đẩy, nuôi dưỡng) – to encourage something to develop.

Synonyms: nurture, raise.

constructive (adj.)

Example: She offered some constructive criticism.

(có tính xây dựng) – having a useful and helpful effect rather than being negative or with no purpose.

Synonyms: beneficial, positive, fruitful.

destructive (adj.)

Example: The war was destructive for both countries.

(có tính phá hoại) – causing destruction or damage.

represent (v.)

Example: The statue represents the goddess of victory.

(đại diện cho, tượng trưng cho) – to act or speak officially for someone and defend their interests.

Synonyms: stand for, speak for, symbolize.

misrepresent (v.)

Example: He claimed the article misrepresented his views.

(trình bày sai, xuyên tạc) – to give information about someone or something that is not true or complete.

managerial (adj.)

Example: She has strong managerial skills.

(thuộc về quản lý) – connected with the work of a manager.

Synonyms: decision-making, administrative, organizational.

enable (v.)

Example: This software will enable you to work more efficiently.

(cho phép) – to make it possible for somebody/something to do something.

Synonyms: allow, permit, aid, assist, make possible.

prevent (v.)

Example: Regular exercise can help prevent heart disease.

(ngăn chặn) – to stop someone from doing something; to stop something from happening.

draw out (phr. v.)

Example: The interviewer was good at drawing out the guests.

(khơi gợi, làm rõ) – to encourage somebody to talk or express themselves freely.

Synonyms: mention, explain, elaborate.

potential (n.)

Example: The new region has great economic potential.

(tiềm năng) – qualities that exist and can be developed.

Synonyms: potentiality, capacity, ability, aptitude.

broadly (adv.)

Example: Broadly speaking, the project was a success.

(nhìn chung, rộng rãi) – generally, without considering details.

Synonyms: largely, roughly, mostly.

aspect (n.)

Example: We must consider every aspect of the problem.

(khía cạnh) – a particular part or feature of a situation, an idea, a problem, etc.

Synonyms: feature, trait, quality.

employee turnover (n.)

Example: The company has a high rate of employee turnover.

(tỷ lệ nghỉ việc) – the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees.

recurring (adj.)

Example: This is a recurring problem in our city.

(tái diễn, lặp lại) – that happens again and again.

Synonyms: regular, frequent, repeated.

cite (v.)

Example: He cited several reasons for his decision.

(trích dẫn, đề cập) – to mention something as a reason or an example.

Synonyms: mentioned, refer to, quoted.

compensation (n.)

Example: He received compensation from the company for his injury.

(sự đền bù, lương bổng) – payment such as wages or a salary that a person receives for working at a job.

Synonyms: reward, benefit, payment.

inadequate (adj.)

Example: The food supplies were inadequate for the survivors.

(không đủ, thiếu) – not enough; not good enough.

Synonyms: deficient, unsatisfactory, too little, not enough.

compromised (v.)

Example: The scandal has compromised his reputation.

(bị tổn hại, bị giảm sút) – brought into danger or under suspicion.

Synonyms: worsened, make worse, poor, low.

morale (n.)

Example: A few kind words can boost morale.

(tinh thần, nhuệ khí) – the amount of confidence and enthusiasm, etc. that a person or a group has at a particular time.

Synonyms: spirit, enthusiasm.

demonstrate (v.)

Example: These results demonstrate the new drug is effective.

(thể hiện, chứng minh) – to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence.

Synonyms: show, exhibit, reveal, explain.

motivate (v.)

Example: A good teacher knows how to motivate students.

(thúc đẩy, tạo động lực) – to make someone want to do something well.

Synonyms: inspire, provoke, encourage.

obstacle (n.)

Example: Lack of funding is a major obstacle to the project.

(trở ngại, chướng ngại vật) – a situation, an event, etc. that makes it difficult for you to do or achieve something.

Synonyms: difficulty, problem, barrier.

obligated (adj.)

Example: I felt obligated to help them.

(có nghĩa vụ) – having a moral or legal duty to do something.

Synonyms: grateful, appreciative, thankful.

succinctly (adv.)

Example: Please explain your point succinctly.

(một cách ngắn gọn) – using only a few words that state something clearly.

Synonyms: briefly, in short, concisely.

summarize (v.)

Example: Can you summarize the main points of the article?

(tóm tắt) – to give a summary of something.

Synonyms: review, sum up, recap.

enhance (v.)

Example: This new feature will enhance the user experience.

(nâng cao, cải thiện) – to increase or further improve the good quality, value, or status of someone or something.

Synonyms: improve, increase, develop.

retention (n.)

Example: The company is focused on employee retention.

(sự giữ chân, sự duy trì) – the action of keeping something rather than losing it or stopping it.

Synonyms: keeping, holding, retaining, preservation.

inherently (adv.)

Example: Some jobs are inherently dangerous.

(vốn dĩ, về bản chất) – according to or because of the basic nature of somebody/something.

Synonyms: integrally, fundamentally, essentially, naturally, intrinsically.

Antonyms: superficially.

reaction (n.)

Example: What was his reaction to the news?

(phản ứng) – what you do, say or think as a result of something that has happened.

Synonyms: response, reply, feedback.

characteristic (n.)

Example: Patience is a key characteristic of a good teacher.

(đặc điểm, đặc tính) – a typical feature or quality that something or someone has.

Synonyms: trait, quality, personality.

predisposition (n.)

Example: She has a genetic predisposition to heart disease.

(khuynh hướng, thiên hướng) – a condition that makes someone or something likely to behave in a particular way.

Synonyms: tendency, predilection, disposition, bias.

hypothesis (n.)

Example: The results of the experiment supported their hypothesis.

(giả thuyết) – an idea which is suggested as a possible explanation for a particular situation or condition, but which has not yet been proved to be correct.

Synonyms: theory, suggestion, assumption.

opportunity (n.)

Example: This is a great opportunity to learn new skills.

(cơ hội) – a time when a particular situation makes it possible to do or achieve something.

Synonyms: chance, prospect, occasion.

in relation to (prep.)

Example: We are discussing matters in relation to the new policy.

(liên quan đến) – related to, concerning, or with regard to.

perception (n.)

Example: There is a public perception that the economy is improving.

(sự nhận thức) – an idea, a belief, or an image you have as a result of how you see or understand something.

Synonyms: insight, awareness, view, opinion, recognition.

separate (v.)

Example: It is difficult to separate the two issues.

(tách biệt, chia ra) – to divide into different parts or groups.

Synonyms: split, divide, disconnect.

troubling (adj.) Example: That's a very troubling development.

(gây lo lắng) – causing worry or anxiety.

Synonyms: worrying, concerning, disturbing.

Antonyms: soothing.

sophisticated (adj.) Example: The new system is highly sophisticated.

(tinh vi, phức tạp) – (of a machine, system, etc.) clever and complicated in the way that it works or is presented.

Synonyms: complex, complicated.

in a real sense (idiom)

Example: In a real sense, he is the leader of the team.

(theo một nghĩa thực sự) – used to say that something is partly true, or true in one way.

dichotomy (n.)

Example: There is a sharp dichotomy between theory and practice.

(sự phân đôi) – a division into two especially mutually exclusive or contradictory groups or parts.

Synonyms: contrast, opposition, contradiction.

competent (adj.)

Example: He is a competent driver.

(có năng lực, thành thạo) – having enough skill or knowledge to do something well.

Synonyms: experienced, knowledgeable, skilled.

imply (v.)

Example: His silence seemed to imply agreement.

(ngụ ý, bao hàm) – to express indirectly.

Synonyms: indicate, mean, suggest.

employee retention (n.)

Example: The company's main challenge is employee retention.

(sự giữ chân nhân viên) – an organisation's ability to keep its employees over a specified period.

extrinsic (adj.)

Example: She was motivated by extrinsic rewards like money.

(bên ngoài) – not belonging naturally to someone or something; coming from or existing outside someone or something.

Synonyms: external, outside, outer.

context (n.)

Example: You must understand the historical context of the event.

(bối cảnh, ngữ cảnh) – the situation in which something happens and that helps you to understand it.

Synonyms: situation, environment, circumstance.

job security (n.)

Example: People want a job with good pay and job security.

(sự ổn định công việc) – the state of having a job that is secure.

intrinsic (adj.)

Example: He had an intrinsic motivation to help others.

(bên trong, nội tại) – belonging to or part of the real nature of something or someone.

Synonyms: inside, inherent, innate, inner.

Antonyms: extrinsic.

conduct (v.) Example: The committee will conduct an inquiry into the matter.

(tiến hành, thực hiện) – (formal) to organize and perform a particular activity.

Synonyms: do, perform, accomplish, carry out.

a chain of (n. phr.)

Example: The news set off a chain of events.

(một chuỗi) – a series of connected things or events.

themed restaurant (n.)

Example: We visited a pirate-themed restaurant near the beach.

(nhà hàng theo chủ đề) – a restaurant designed to look or feel like a particular place, time, or style.

turnover (n.)

Example: The company has a high staff turnover.

(tỷ lệ nghỉ việc) – the rate at which employees leave a company and are replaced by new employees.

framing (v.)

Example: The house was framed by tall pine trees.

(đóng khung, bao quanh) – to surround something with a frame or border.

Synonyms: bordering, enclosing, surrounding, set up.

aligned (adj.)

Example: Our goals are aligned with the company's objectives.

(liên kết, thẳng hàng) – (aligned with somebody/something) giving support to or agreeing with another person, group, or organization.

Synonyms: associated, support, side with, line up with.

delicate (adj.)

Example: Be careful with that vase; it's very delicate.

(mỏng manh, tinh tế) – easily broken or damaged.

Synonyms: fragile, weak, slight, elegant.

simultaneously (adv.)

Example: The two new systems went live simultaneously.

(đồng thời) – at the same time as something else.

Synonyms: at the same time, concurrently, instantaneously, at once.

adopt (v.)

Example: The team decided to adopt a new strategy.

(tiếp nhận, áp dụng) – to start to use a particular method or to show a particular attitude.

Synonyms: accept, implement, embrace.

assist (v.)

Example: He assisted in the preparation of the report.

(hỗ trợ, giúp đỡ) – (formal) to help somebody to do something.

Synonyms: support, help, aid.

appropriate (adj.)

Example: Please wear clothing appropriate for the weather.

(thích hợp, phù hợp) – suitable, acceptable or correct for the particular circumstances.

Synonyms: suitable, fitting, apt, proper.

adequate (adj.)

Example: We have adequate supplies to last the winter.

(đủ, đầy đủ) – enough in quantity, or good enough in quality, for a particular purpose or need.

Synonyms: enough, sufficient. Antonyms: inadequate, insufficient.

well-being (n.)

Example: The company prioritizes the well-being of its employees.

(sức khỏe, hạnh phúc) – [uncountable] general health and happiness.

Synonyms: happiness, comfort, welfare, safety.