Culture

authentic lens (noun) /ɔːˈθen.tɪk lɛnz/

Quan điểm chân thựcWe should view different cultures through an authentic lens rather than stereotypes.

facade (noun) /fəˈsɑːd/

Bề ngoài giả tạo, mặt tiềnBehind the cheerful facade, he was struggling with anxiety.

secluded (adj) /sɪˈkluː.dɪd/

Hẻo lánh, tách biệtThey stayed at a secluded beach resort far from the city.

intriguing (adj) /ɪnˈtriː.ɡɪŋ/

Hấp dẫn, gợi tò mòThe documentary presents an intriguing look at ancient civilizations.

hassle (noun) /ˈhæs.əl/

Rắc rối, phiền toáiGetting a visa can be a real hassle for some countries.

lingua franca (noun) /ˌlɪŋ.ɡwə ˈfræŋ.kə/

Ngôn ngữ chungEnglish has become the lingua franca in international business.

cultural sensitivity (noun) /ˈkʌl.tʃər.əl ˌsen.səˈtɪ.və.ti/

Sự nhạy cảm văn hóaCultural sensitivity is vital when working in a multicultural team.

a host of (phrase) /ə həʊst əv/

Nhiều, hàng loạtThere are a host of benefits to studying abroad.

international/transnational/multinational business/firm/company (noun) /ˌɪn.təˈnæʃ.ən.əl ˌbɪz.nəs/

Công ty quốc tế/xuyên quốc gia/đa quốc giaShe got a job with a multinational firm based in Singapore.

comfort zone (noun) /ˈkʌm.fət zəʊn/

Vùng an toànYou need to step outside your comfort zone to grow personally.

noteworthy (adj) /ˈnəʊtˌwɜː.ði/

Đáng chú ýHer presentation was especially noteworthy for its clarity and detail.

labour market (noun) /ˈleɪ.bə ˌmɑː.kɪt/

Thị trường lao độngThe labour market is becoming increasingly competitive.

competency (noun) /ˈkɒm.pɪ.tən.si/

Năng lực, khả năngEmployers look for competency in both hard and soft skills.

fluency (noun) /ˈfluː.ən.si/

Sự lưu loátShe achieved fluency in three languages before the age of 25.

competitive edge (noun) /kəmˈpet.ə.tɪv edʒ/

Lợi thế cạnh tranhTechnological innovation gives companies a competitive edge.

computer literate (adj) /kəmˈpjuː.tə ˈlɪt.ər.ət/

Thành thạo máy tínhBeing computer literate is essential in most office jobs today.

utmost (adj) /ˈʌt.məʊst/

Tối đa, cực kỳWe must treat this matter with the utmost urgency.

indisputably (adv) /ˌɪn.dɪˈspjuː.tə.bli/

Một cách không thể chối cãiShe is indisputably one of the most talented artists of her generation.

huge draw /hjuːʤ drɔː/ (noun)

điểm thu hút lớn (về du lịch, sự kiện, v.v.)🗣 The festival is a huge draw for the city.

cutting-edge technology /ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈɛʤ tɛkˈnɒlədʒi/ (noun)

công nghệ tiên tiến, hiện đại nhất🗣 They're using cutting-edge technology in production.

a change of pace /ə ˈʧeɪnʤ əv peɪs/ (noun)

sự thay đổi nhịp sống🗣 A short trip provided a nice change of pace.

stunning architecture /ˈstʌnɪŋ ˌɑːkɪˈtɛktʃə(r)/ (noun)

kiến trúc tuyệt đẹp🗣 The city is known for its stunning architecture that blends tradition with modernity.

mouthwatering food /ˈmaʊθˌwɔːtərɪŋ fuːd/ (noun)

món ăn ngon chảy nước miếng🗣 The street market offers a variety of mouthwatering food.

unique blend of something /juːˈniːk blend əv ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (noun)

sự pha trộn độc đáo của cái gì đó🗣 The festival showcases a unique blend of music, culture, and cuisine.

breathtaking landscapes /ˈbrɛθˌteɪkɪŋ ˈlændskeɪps/ (noun)

phong cảnh ngoạn mục, tuyệt đẹp🗣 We spent days exploring the island’s breathtaking landscapes.

laid-back vibes /ˌleɪdˈbæk vaɪbz/ (noun)

không khí thư giãn, thoải mái🗣 The town has laid-back vibes that make it a perfect weekend getaway.

craving adventure /ˈkreɪvɪŋ ədˈvɛnʧə(r)/ (verb phrase)

khao khát phiêu lưu🗣 After months at my desk job, I’m seriously craving adventure.

on the flip side /ɒn ðə flɪp saɪd/ (phrase)

mặt khác, trái lại🗣 On the flip side, traveling alone can be quite lonely at times.

steer /stɪə(r)/ (verb)

hướng, điều khiển, dẫn dắt🗣 Try to steer the conversation toward more positive topics.

wanderlust /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ (noun)

khát khao được đi du lịch, phiêu lưu🗣 Her deep sense of wanderlust led her to visit over 30 countries.

sweet spot between something /swiːt spɒt bɪˈtwiːn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (noun)

điểm cân bằng lý tưởng giữa hai yếu tố (nghĩa bóng)🗣 She found the sweet spot between work and relaxation.

doable /ˈduːəbl/ (adj)

có thể làm được, khả thi🗣 The task is challenging but definitely doable if we work together.

a break from your routine /ə breɪk frəm jɔː ˈruːtiːn/ (noun phrase)

một sự gián đoạn trong thói quen thường ngày🗣 Taking a trip offers a refreshing break from your routine.

disrupt their schedule /dɪsˈrʌpt ðeə ˈʃedjuːl/ (verb phrase)

làm gián đoạn lịch trình của họ🗣 Unexpected meetings can disrupt their schedule and cause stress.

broaden one's horizons /ˈbrɔːdən wʌnz həˈraɪznz/ (verb)

mở rộng tầm nhìn, hiểu biết🗣 Traveling helps me broaden my horizons.

shake up one's routine /ˈʃeɪk ʌp wʌnz ruːˈtiːn/ (verb)

thay đổi thói quen, làm mới nhịp sống🗣 I need to shake up my routine for a boost.

understand and appreciate perspectives beyond your own /ˌʌndəˈstænd ənd əˈpriːʃieɪt pəˈspɛktɪvz bɪˈjɒnd jɔːr əʊn/ (verb phrase)

hiểu và trân trọng những góc nhìn khác biệt🗣 Travel helps you understand and appreciate perspectives beyond your own.

boost personal growth /buːst ˈpɜːsənl ɡrəʊθ/ (verb phrase)

thúc đẩy sự phát triển cá nhân🗣 Challenging experiences abroad can boost personal growth.

navigate unfamiliar places /ˈnævɪɡeɪt ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə ˈpleɪsɪz/ (verb phrase)

xoay xở ở những nơi xa lạ🗣 Learning to navigate unfamiliar places improves your problem-solving skills.

build confidence and adaptability /bɪld ˈkɒnfɪdəns ənd əˌdæptəˈbɪləti/ (verb phrase)

xây dựng sự tự tin và khả năng thích nghi🗣 Solo travel helps build confidence and adaptability.

spark creativity and inspiration /spɑːk kriːeɪˈtɪvəti ənd ˌɪnspəˈreɪʃn/ (verb phrase)

khơi nguồn sáng tạo và cảm hứng🗣 Immersing in a new culture can spark creativity and inspiration.

rewires how you see the world and your place in it /ˌriːˈwaɪəz haʊ juː siː ðə wɜːld ənd jɔː pleɪs ɪn ɪt/ (verb phrase)

thay đổi cách bạn nhìn thế giới và vị trí của mình trong đó🗣 Experiencing different cultures rewires how you see the world and your place in it.

be less of a hassle /bi lɛs əv ə ˈhæsəl/ (adj.)

ít phiền toái hơn, đỡ rắc rối hơn🗣 Booking via the app is less of a hassle.

wanderlust /ˈwɒndəlʌst/ (noun)

khát khao được đi du lịch, phiêu lưu🗣 I have a constant sense of wanderlust.

follow your own pace /ˈfɒləʊ jɔːr əʊn peɪs/ (verb phrase)

đi theo tốc độ của riêng bạn🗣 Traveling solo allows you to follow your own pace without pressure.

make last-minute changes /meɪk ˌlɑːst ˈmɪnɪt ˈʧeɪnʤɪz/ (verb phrase)

thay đổi vào phút chót🗣 It’s great to have the flexibility to make last-minute changes to your itinerary.

do something firsthand /duː ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈfɜːstˌhænd/ (verb)

tự mình trải nghiệm trực tiếp🗣 I want to experience life abroad firsthand.

step outside one’s comfort zone /stɛp aʊtˈsaɪd wʌnz ˈkʌmfət zəʊn/ (verb)

bước ra khỏi vùng an toàn của bản thân🗣 You grow when you step outside your comfort zone.

a broader outlook on something /ə ˈbrɔːdə ˈaʊtlʊk ɒn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (noun)

cái nhìn toàn diện, sâu rộng hơn về điều gì đó🗣 International experience gives me a broader outlook on education.

well-rounded person /ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd ˈpɜːsən/ (noun)

người toàn diện, phát triển nhiều mặt🗣 Traveling frequently can help you become a more well-rounded person.

manage travel budget /ˈmænɪdʒ ˈtrævəl ˈbʌdʒɪt/ (verb phrase)

quản lý ngân sách du lịch🗣 Learning to manage your travel budget is an essential skill for independent travelers.

moral lessons /ˈmɔrəl ˈlɛsənz/ (noun)

bài học đạo đức🗣 Poems and songs often contain meaningful moral lessons.

memory retention /ˈmɛməri rɪˈtɛnʃən/ (noun)

duy trì trí nhớ🗣 Music helps enhance memory retention of information.

mimic sounds /ˈmɪmɪk saʊndz/ (verb)

bắt chước âm thanh🗣 Young children often mimic sounds to learn a language.

grasp deeper themes /ɡræsp ˈdiːpər θiːmz/ (verb)

nắm bắt các chủ đề sâu sắc hơn🗣 Children may not grasp deeper themes in poetry.

critical thinking /ˈkrɪtɪkəl ˈθɪŋkɪŋ/ (noun)

tư duy phản biện🗣 Analyzing poetry helps develop critical thinking.

reinforce knowledge /ˌriːɪnˈfɔːs ˈnɒlɪdʒ/ (verb)

củng cố kiến thức🗣 Learning through songs helps reinforce knowledge naturally.

add an element of playfulness/æd ən ˈɛləmənt əv ˈpleɪfəlnəs/ (verb phrase)

thêm yếu tố vui tươi🗣 Songs often add an element of playfulness to learning, making it more enjoyable.

capture their attention/ˈkæp.tʃɚ ðɛr əˈtɛn.ʃən/ (verb phrase)

thu hút sự chú ý của họ🗣 Colorful visuals can capture their attention immediately.

keep them entertained/kiːp ðəm ˌɛn.tɚˈteɪnd/ (verb phrase)

giữ cho họ được giải trí🗣 Animated videos keep them entertained while teaching new concepts.

absorb new information effortlessly/əbˈzɔːrb nuː ˌɪnfɚˈmeɪʃən ˈɛfɚtləsli/ (verb phrase)

tiếp thu thông tin mới một cách dễ dàng🗣 Children can absorb new information effortlessly through music and repetition.

the rhythmic structure/ðə ˈrɪð.mɪk ˈstrʌk.tʃɚ/ (noun phrase)

cấu trúc nhịp điệu🗣 The rhythmic structure of songs helps with pronunciation and memory.

be inclined to something/bi ɪnˈklaɪnd tuː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (verb phrase)

có xu hướng làm gì đó🗣 Kids are often inclined to repeat catchy lyrics without being told.

hub /hʌb/ (noun)

Trung tâm, nơi sôi độngThe city is a hub of activity and culture.

buzzing with /ˈbʌz.ɪŋ wɪð/ (phrase)

Sôi động vớiThe street was buzzing with people and excitement.

social hotspots /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈhɒt.spɒts/ (noun)

Địa điểm tụ tập xã hội nổi tiếngCafés and parks are common social hotspots in big cities.

go-to hangout spots /ˈɡəʊ tuː ˈhæŋ.aʊt spɒts/ (noun)

Những nơi tụ tập quen thuộcThis rooftop café is one of the best go-to hangout spots for young people.

look for a break from the heat (phrase)

Tìm chỗ nghỉ ngơi, tránh nóngMany locals head to the mall to look for a break from the heat.

vibrancy /ˈvaɪ.brən.si/ (noun)

Sự sống động, rực rỡThe vibrancy of city life can be energizing.

chaos /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/ (noun)

Sự hỗn loạnHe was overwhelmed by the chaos of rush hour.

fast-paced urban life /fɑːst peɪst ˈɜː.bən laɪf/ (noun)

Nhịp sống đô thị nhanhSome people thrive in fast-paced urban life.

energizing /ˈen.ə.dʒaɪ.zɪŋ/ (adj.)

Gây hứng khởi, tiếp năng lượngHer speech was incredibly energizing.

overwhelming /ˌəʊ.vəˈwel.mɪŋ/ (adj.)

Áp đảo, choáng ngợpThe crowd was overwhelming at the concert.

people-watching /ˈpiː.pəl ˌwɒtʃ.ɪŋ/ (noun)

Việc quan sát người qua lạiPeople-watching is a relaxing activity at the park.

on the flip side /ɒn ðə flɪp saɪd/ (phrase)

Ngược lại, mặt trái làOn the flip side, city life can be exhausting.

draining /ˈdreɪ.nɪŋ/ (adj.)

Kiệt sức, làm cạn kiệt năng lượngLong meetings can be mentally draining.

anxiety-inducing /æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti ɪnˈdjuː.sɪŋ/ (adj.)

Gây lo lắngLoud noises are anxiety-inducing for some people.

overstimulate /ˌəʊ.vəˈstɪm.jʊ.leɪt/ (verb)

Kích thích quá mứcBright lights and noise can overstimulate children.

emotional wiring /ɪˈməʊ.ʃən.l̩ ˈwaɪə.rɪŋ/ (noun)

Cách cảm xúc của con người được lập trình (ẩn dụ)Everyone's emotional wiring reacts differently to stress.

irritability /ˌɪr.ɪ.təˈbɪl.ə.ti/ (noun)

Sự cáu gắt, dễ nổi nóngLack of sleep increases irritability.

physical tension /ˈfɪz.ɪ.kəl ˈten.ʃən/ (noun)

Căng thẳng cơ thểProlonged stress can lead to physical tension.

open-plan offices /ˈəʊ.pən plæn ˈɒ.fɪsɪz/ (noun)

Văn phòng không gian mởMany companies are switching to open-plan offices.

upbeat music /ˈʌp.biːt ˈmjuː.zɪk/ (noun)

Nhạc sôi độngUpbeat music helps boost productivity.

better urban planning /ˈɜː.bən ˈplæn.ɪŋ/ (noun)

Quy hoạch đô thị tốt hơnBetter urban planning reduces traffic congestion.

buffer zones /ˈbʌf.ə zəʊnz/ (noun)

Vùng đệm, vùng cách lyGreen buffer zones help reduce city noise.

naturally absorb sound /ˈnætʃ.rə.li əbˈzɔːb saʊnd/ (verb)

Tự nhiên hấp thụ âm thanhTrees naturally absorb sound in urban areas.

noise barriers /nɔɪz ˈbæ.ri.əz/ (noun)

Rào chắn tiếng ồnHighways often use noise barriers to protect nearby homes.

intrusive /ɪnˈtruː.sɪv/ (adj.)

Gây phiền nhiễu, xâm nhậpIntrusive sounds make it hard to focus.

limit unnecessary honking (verb phrase)

Hạn chế bấm còi không cần thiếtNew traffic laws aim to limit unnecessary honking.

noise-reducing materials (noun)

Vật liệu giảm tiếng ồnBuildings use noise-reducing materials to create quieter spaces.

nonstop soundtrack /ˈnɒn.stɒp ˈsaʊnd.træk/ (noun)

Âm thanh liên tục như nhạc nềnThe city felt like a nonstop soundtrack of car horns and voices.

noise-canceling headphones /ˈnɔɪz ˌkæn.səl.ɪŋ ˈhed.fəʊnz/ (noun)

Tai nghe chống ồnI use noise-canceling headphones while working in cafés.

create a personal sound bubble (verb phrase)

Tạo vùng âm thanh cá nhânNoise-canceling headphones help create a personal sound bubble.

build tolerance over time (verb phrase)

Tăng khả năng chịu đựng theo thời gianYou can build tolerance over time by gradually exposing yourself to noise.

constant movement /ˈkɒn.stənt ˈmuːv.mənt/ (noun)

Di chuyển không ngừngThe constant movement of people can be tiring in crowded cities.

chatter /ˈtʃæt.ər/ (noun)

Tiếng nói chuyện rì rầmThe chatter in the room made it hard to concentrate.

haggle over prices /ˈhæɡl ˈəʊvə ˈpraɪsɪz/ (verb)

Mặc cả, trả giá về giá cảPeople often haggle over prices at the market.

like sardine cans on wheels /laɪk ˈsɑːdiːn kænz ɒn wiːlz/ (adv.)

Đông nghẹt, chật chội (nghĩa bóng)The bus at rush hour was like sardine cans on wheels.

social butterfly /ˈsəʊʃl ˈbʌtəflaɪ/ (noun)

Người hoạt bát, thích giao tiếp nhiềuShe's a real social butterfly.

feed off the energy /fiːd ɒf ði ˈenədʒi/ (verb)

Lấy năng lượng, hứng khởi từ môi trường xung quanhHe feeds off the energy of the crowd.