Destination C1 Change

adapt (v) /əˈdæpt/

thích nghi. To change your ideas or behaviour so that you can deal with a new situation. A successful business is one that adapts to changing situations.

adjust (v) /əˈdʒʌst/

điều chỉnh. To change something slightly in order to make it better, more accurate or more effective. You can adjust the volume using this control here.

alternate (v) /ˈɔːltəneɪt/

diễn ra luân phiên. If one thing alternates with another, it happens after it and keeps being repeated. You go first this game, and then we'll alternate.

alternate (adj) /ˈɔːltənət/

xen kẽ. Happening on one day, week, etc. but not on the next. We usually go to visit my grandma on alternate Sundays.

alternative (n) /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/

vật thay thế. Something that you can choose instead of something else. Can you suggest an alternative?

alternative (adj) /ɔːlˈtɜːnətɪv/

(có tính) thay thế. Different from something else and able to be used instead of it. We're going to have to find an alternative route.

amend (v) /əˈmend/

sửa đổi, cải thiện. To make changes to a document, law or agreement, especially in order to improve it. Could you amend the report before you send it?

conservative (adj) /kənˈsɜːvətɪv/

bảo thủ. Not willing to accept much change, especially in the traditional values of society. I grew up in a village where most of the people were quite conservative.

convert (v) /kənˈvɜːt/

chuyển đổi. To change from one system, use or method to another. We're converting to a new computer system at work, so it's chaos at the moment.

convert (v) /kənˈvɜːt/

thay đổi tôn giáo, đảng phái. To change your beliefs, especially your religious beliefs, or persuade someone to do this. I was rather shocked when my dad converted to Islam.

convert (n) /ˈkɒnvɜːt/

người thay đổi chính kiến/tín ngưỡng. Someone who has changed their beliefs in an important way. I didn't use to like Fiat cars, but now I've become a convert.

decay (v) /dɪˈkeɪ/

mục nát. To be gradually destroyed as a result of a natural process of change. When leaves decay, chemicals are returned to the soil.

decay (n) /dɪˈkeɪ/

sự mục rữa. The gradual destruction of something as a result of a natural process of change. Too much sugar in our diets is a major cause of tooth decay.

deteriorate (v) /dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt/

xấu đi, xuống cấp. To become worse. Relations between the two countries have deteriorated sharply.

distort (v) /dɪˈstɔːt/

bóp méo, làm sai lệch. To change something so that it is no longer true or accurate. The newspaper distorted what she had actually said.

dynamic (adj) /daɪˈnæmɪk/

năng động; luôn thay đổi. Full of energy and new ideas. We need a dynamic leader for the project.

endure (v) /ɪnˈdjʊə(r)/

chịu đựng. To suffer something difficult or painful. They endured years of hardship.

endure (v) /ɪnˈdjʊə(r)/

tồn tại bền vững. To continue to exist for a long time. Their friendship has endured for over thirty years.

evolve (v) /ɪˈvɒlv/

tiến hóa. To develop gradually over a long period of time. Humans evolved from earlier species.

evolve (v) /ɪˈvɒlv/

phát triển dần. To develop gradually into a more advanced form. The company has evolved into a global business.

influence (v) /ˈɪnfluəns/

ảnh hưởng. To affect the way someone behaves or thinks. Parents strongly influence their children's behaviour.

influence (n) /ˈɪnfluəns/

ảnh hưởng. The power to affect people or situations. His ideas had a great influence on modern education.

innovation (n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃn/

sự đổi mới. A new idea, method or invention. Technological innovation has transformed our lives.

innovative (adj) /ˈɪnəvətɪv/

mang tính đổi mới. Featuring new ideas or methods. The company is known for its innovative designs.

last (v) /lɑːst/

kéo dài. To continue for a period of time. The meeting lasted nearly three hours.

maintain (v) /meɪnˈteɪn/

duy trì. To keep something at the same level or standard. It's difficult to maintain high standards.

mature (v) /məˈtʃʊə(r)/

trưởng thành. To become fully developed. Children mature at different rates.

mature (adj) /məˈtʃʊə(r)/

trưởng thành. Fully developed mentally or emotionally. She is very mature for her age.

modify (v) /ˈmɒdɪfaɪ/

sửa đổi, điều chỉnh. To change something slightly. The plans were modified after the meeting.

novel (adj) /ˈnɒvl/

mới lạ. New and different from anything known before. The researchers proposed a novel solution.

persist (v) /pəˈsɪst/

tiếp tục, dai dẳng. To continue despite difficulties. The problem persisted for several months.

potential (n) /pəˈtenʃl/

tiềm năng. The possibility of future success or development. She has enormous potential.

potential (adj) /pəˈtenʃl/

tiềm năng, có khả năng. Possible in the future. We interviewed several potential candidates.

progress (v) /prəˈɡres/

tiến bộ. To develop or improve. She is progressing well at school.

progress (n) /ˈprəʊɡres/

sự tiến bộ. Development towards improvement. We've made significant progress this year.

radical (adj) /ˈrædɪkl/

cấp tiến; triệt để. Involving complete or major change. They proposed radical reforms.

refine (v) /rɪˈfaɪn/

tinh chỉnh, hoàn thiện. To improve something by making small changes. The design was refined over time.

reform (v) /rɪˈfɔːm/

cải cách. To improve a system by changing it. The government plans to reform education.

reform (n) /ˌriːˈfɔːm/

sự cải cách. A change intended to improve a system. Economic reforms were introduced.

remain (v) /rɪˈmeɪn/

vẫn còn, duy trì. To continue to be in the same state. Prices remained stable.

revise (v) /rɪˈvaɪz/

sửa đổi. To change something in order to improve it. The proposal was revised.

revise (v) /rɪˈvaɪz/

ôn tập. To study again before an exam. I'm revising for my English test.

revolution (n) /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/

cuộc cách mạng. A complete change in society or government. The French Revolution changed history.

revolution (n) /ˌrevəˈluːʃn/

cuộc thay đổi lớn. A dramatic change in ideas or methods. The internet caused a communication revolution.

shift (v) /ʃɪft/

dịch chuyển, thay đổi. To move or change position. Public opinion has shifted.

shift (n) /ʃɪft/

sự thay đổi. A change in position or direction. There has been a shift in attitudes.

spoil (v) /spɔɪl/

làm hỏng. To have a bad effect on something. The rain spoiled our holiday.

status quo (n phr) /ˌsteɪtəs ˈkwəʊ/

hiện trạng. The existing situation. Some people prefer to maintain the status quo.

steady (v) /ˈstedi/

ổn định. To make or become steady. She steadied her breathing.

steady (adj) /ˈstedi/

ổn định. Continuing without much change. We are seeing steady growth.

steady (adj) /ˈstedi/

vững vàng. Firm and not shaking. Keep your hand steady.

substitute (v) /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/

thay thế. To use something instead of something else. You can substitute butter with olive oil.

substitute (n) /ˈsʌbstɪtjuːt/

vật/người thay thế. A person or thing used instead of another. We need a substitute for the injured player.

sustain (v) /səˈsteɪn/

duy trì. To keep something going over time. The country cannot sustain this level of spending.

switch (v) /swɪtʃ/

chuyển đổi. To change from one thing to another. We've switched to a different supplier.

switch (n) /swɪtʃ/

sự thay đổi. A change from one thing to another. The switch to digital television was completed in 2012.

switch (n) /swɪtʃ/

công tắc. A small device used for turning a machine or electrical equipment on and off. Press the switch to start the machine.

transform (v) /trænsˈfɔːm/

biến đổi hoàn toàn. To change something completely. The new bridge has transformed the area.

trend (n) /trend/

xu hướng. A general change or development. There is a growing trend towards online shopping.

uniform (adj) /ˈjuːnɪfɔːm/

đồng đều. Always the same in every part or at every time. The temperature remained fairly uniform throughout the day.