Timekeeper: Invention of Marine Chronometer

shipwreck

(n,v) the loss or destruction of a ship at sea because of a storm or because it hits rocks, etc. - đắm tàu

longitude /ˈlɑːndʒɪtuːd/

(n) the distance of a place east or west of the Greenwich meridian, measured in degrees - kinh độ

equator /ɪˈkweɪtər/

(n) an imaginary line around the earth at an equal distance from the North and South Poles - đường xích đạo

bring great inconvenience to sb

(n) trouble or problems, especially in connection with what you need or would like yourself - mang lại sự bất tiện lớn cho ai đó

propose

--> The government proposed changes to the voting system.

He proposed changing the name of the company.

(v) to suggest a plan, an idea, etc. for people to think about and decide on - đề nghị, đề xuất

endure /ɪnˈdʊr/

--> The pain was almost too great to endure.

He can't endure being defeated.

He can't endure to be defeated.

(v) to experience and deal with something that is painful or unpleasant without giving up - chịu đựng, cam chịu

SYNONYM bear

in sight

--> The lighthouse was finally in sight after hours of sailing through the dense fog.

(prep phr) within the range of vision; visible. It refers to something that can be seen from a particular location or at a particular time - trong tầm nhìn

navigation /ˌnævɪˈɡeɪʃn/

--> The stars were used for navigation in the desert.

(n) the skill or the process of planning a route for a ship or other vehicle and taking it there - sự định hướng

lubrication /ˌluːbrɪˈkeɪʃn/

--> Proper lubrication of machinery is essential to reduce friction and prevent wear and tear over time.

(n) the act or process of putting a lubricant on something such as the parts of a machine, to help them move smoothly - sự tra dầu, bôi trơn

in seek of /siːk/

--> The travelers went into the forest in seek of adventure and new discoveries.

(v) to find sth - tìm kiếm

financial aid

--> During the economic downturn, many small businesses received financial aid from the government to help them stay afloat.

(n) Financial aid refers to monetary assistance provided to individuals, organizations, or businesses to help cover specific expenses or needs. - hỗ trợ tài chính

grant /ɡrænt/

--> I was granted permission to visit the palace.

--> government/federal grants

grant for/to sth/of/ to do sth

(n, v) sự trợ cấp, trợ cấp

carpenter /ˈkɑːrpəntər/

--> A master carpenter was in charge of teaching the apprentices.

(n) /ˈkɑːrpəntər/ a person whose job is making and repairing wooden objects and structures - thợ mộc

forerunner

--> Country music was undoubtedly one of the forerunners of rock and roll.

(n) a person or thing that came before and influenced somebody/something else that is similar; a sign of what is going to happen - người tiên phong

make a decision on /dɪˈsɪʒn/

--> After weeks of deliberation, the committee finally made a decision on the new company policy.

(v) /dɪˈsɪʒn/ to choose a course of action or come to a conclusion about a specific matter after considering different options. - đưa ra quyết định

pragmatic

--> a pragmatic approach to management problems

(adj) solving problems in a practical and sensible way rather than by having fixed ideas or theories - thực tế

SYNONYM realistic

tempting

--> It was a tempting offer.

(adj) something that is tempting is attractive, and makes people want to have it, do it, etc.- lôi cuốn, hấp dẫn

have no choice but to do sth

--> When the storm intensified and the roads became impassable, we had no choice but to stay at the hotel overnight.

someone is forced to take a particular action because there are no other viable options available. - không có lựa chọn nào khác ngoài việc làm gì đó

genuine

--> Is the painting a genuine Picasso?

(adj) real; exactly what it appears to be; not artificial - thành thật, chân thật; xác thực

SYNONYM authentic

Navigators /ˈnævɪɡeɪtəz/

Nhà hàng hải, người dẫn đường; seafarers

Coordinates /kəʊˈɔːdɪnəts/

Tọa độ; location grid

Heavenly bodies /ˈhevnhli ˈbɒdiz/

Các thiên thể; celestial bodies

Nautical almanac /ˈnɔːtɪkl ˈɔːlmənæk/

Lịch thiên văn hàng hải; maritime ephemeris

Lay great reliance on /leɪd ɡreɪt rɪˈlaɪəns ɒn/

Phụ thuộc lớn vào; depended heavily on

Theoretically /θɪəˈretɪkli/

Về mặt lý thuyết; in principle

Revolutionary /ˌrevəˈluːʃənəri/

Mang tính cách mạng; groundbreaking

Ultimate form /ˈʌltɪmət fɔːm/

Dạng thức tối ưu/cuối cùng; definitive structure