Unit 4: The Good Life

low-paid /ˌləʊ ˈpeɪd/ (adj)

lương thấp. Ex: (1) Many low-paid workers struggle to cover expenses. (2) Low-paid positions often require overtime to make ends meet.

loyal /ˈlɔɪəl/ (adj)

trung thành, trung thủy. Ex: (1) She is a loyal friend. (2) Loyal employees contribute to a company’s long-term success.

set aside /set əˈsaɪd/ (phrv)

dành riêng, để dành. Ex: (1) I set aside money for emergencies. (2) The government set aside funds for disaster relief programs.

give out something /ɡɪv aʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

phát, phân phát. Ex: (1) Volunteers give out food at the shelter. (2) Teachers give out assignments at the beginning of class.

come up with /kʌm ʌp wɪð/ (phrv)

nghĩ ra, đưa ra ý tưởng. Ex: (1) She came up with a new idea. (2) The team came up with a solution to reduce costs efficiently.

wealth /welθ/ (n)

giàu có, sự giàu sang. Ex: (1) He inherited great wealth. (2) Wealth is often measured not just in money but in assets and resources.

cooperation /kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃn/ (n)

sự hợp tác. Ex: (1) The project requires cooperation. (2) International cooperation is vital for tackling climate change.

pay back /peɪ bæk/ (phrv)

trả nợ, trả lại. Ex: (1) I’ll pay back the money tomorrow. (2) Students must pay back their loans after graduation.

collaborate /kəˈlæbəreɪt/ (v)

hợp tác, cộng tác. Ex: (1) Scientists collaborate on research. (2) Musicians often collaborate to produce new albums.

income /ˈɪnkʌm/ (n)

thu nhập. Ex: (1) His income is enough to support the family. (2) The report analyzes average income across different sectors.

real-world /ˌrɪəl ˈwɜːld/ (adj)

thực tế, đời thường. Ex: (1) The training provides real-world experience. (2) Real-world examples help students understand abstract concepts.

loan /ləʊn/ (n)

khoản vay. Ex: (1) He took a loan from the bank. (2) Student loans often take years to pay off fully.

exhausting /ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/ (adj)

kiệt sức, mệt nhoài. Ex: (1) The hike was exhausting. (2) Working multiple shifts is exhausting over time.

lollipop /ˈlɒlɪpɒp/ (n)

kẹo que. Ex: (1) The child ate a lollipop. (2) He brought lollipops to share with his classmates.

problem-solving /ˈprɒbləm ˌsɒlvɪŋ/ (n)

giải quyết vấn đề. Ex: (1) Problem-solving skills are essential at work. (2) Complex problem-solving often requires creative thinking and collaboration.

criteria /kraɪˈtɪəriə/ (n)

tiêu chuẩn, tiêu chí. Ex: (1) The criteria for the contest are clear. (2) Applicants must meet all criteria to qualify for the scholarship.

work-life balance /ˈwɜːk laɪf ˈbæləns/ (phr)

cân bằng công việc và cuộc sống. Ex: (1) She struggles with work-life balance. (2) Companies promote work-life balance to improve employee satisfaction.

field /fiːld/ (n)

lĩnh vực, ngành. Ex: (1) He works in the medical field. (2) Research in the field of renewable energy is rapidly growing.

depressing /dɪˈpresɪŋ/ (adj)

làm chán nản, phiền muộn. Ex: (1) The weather is depressing today. (2) Depressing news can affect mental health if consumed constantly.

raise salaries /reɪz ˈsæləriz/ (phr)

tăng lương. Ex: (1) The company decided to raise salaries this year. (2) Raising salaries can improve employee morale and retention.