Unit 58: Energy: from fossil fuels to windmills

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Oil well
/ɔɪl wɛl/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Giếng dầu
Ví dụ: The oil well has been producing energy for over a decade.
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Offshore
/ˈɔfˌʃɔr/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Ngoài khơi
Ví dụ: Offshore wind farms are becoming a popular source of renewable energy.
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Coal-fired
/koʊl faɪrd/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Đốt than
Ví dụ: The coal-fired power plant emits a significant amount of carbon dioxide.
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Coal mine
/koʊl maɪn/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Mỏ than
Ví dụ: The coal mine provides jobs for hundreds of local workers.
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Pipeline
/ˈpaɪp.laɪn/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Đường ống
Ví dụ: The new pipeline will transport natural gas across the country.
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Onshore wind farms
/ˈɒnʃɔr wɪnd fɑrmz/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Trang trại gió trên bờ
Ví dụ: Onshore wind farms are often built in areas with high wind speeds.
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Hydroelectric
/ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Thủy điện
Ví dụ: The hydroelectric dam generates power for thousands of homes.
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Biomass
/ˈbaɪoʊˌmæs/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Sinh khối
Ví dụ: Biomass energy is produced from organic materials like plant waste.
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Tidal power
/ˈtaɪ.dəl ˈpaʊər/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Năng lượng thủy triều
Ví dụ: Tidal power has the potential to provide a reliable source of energy.
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Geothermal
/ˌdʒiːoʊˈθɜːr.məl/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Địa nhiệt
Ví dụ: Geothermal energy is harnessed from the heat stored beneath the Earth's surface.
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Power-hungry appliance
/ˈpaʊər ˈhʌŋɡri əˈplaɪəns/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Thiết bị tiêu tốn năng lượng
Ví dụ: An old refrigerator can be a power-hungry appliance that increases your electricity bill.
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Gas-guzzler
/ˈɡæs ˈɡʌzlər/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Xe tiêu tốn xăng
Ví dụ: Many people are looking to replace their gas-guzzlers with more fuel-efficient vehicles.
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Energy-efficient
/ˈɛnərdʒi ɪˈfɪʃənt/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Tiết kiệm năng lượng
Ví dụ: Energy-efficient appliances can help reduce your electricity consumption.
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Food miles
/fuːd maɪlz/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Khoảng cách vận chuyển thực phẩm
Ví dụ: Reducing food miles can significantly lower your carbon footprint.
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Carbon footprint
/ˈkɑːrbən ˈfʊtprɪnt/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Dấu chân carbon
Ví dụ: It's important to be aware of your carbon footprint when making lifestyle choices.
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Deposit
/dɪˈpɒzɪt/
Nghĩa tiếng Việt: Khoáng sản, tiền đặt cọc
Ví dụ: The company made a deposit to secure the rights to explore for oil.
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