The Growth of Bike - Sharing Schemes Around The World (2)

(devise; verb)
Example: The engineers devised a new method to reduce energy consumption.

(phát minh, nghĩ ra) – To invent something new or a new way of doing something.
Synonyms: invent, create, plan, conceive

(scheme; noun)
Example: The government launched a scheme to improve public transportation.

(kế hoạch, mưu đồ) – A plan or system for doing or organizing something.
Synonyms: program, plan, system, strategy

(come up with; phrasal verb)
Example: She came up with a brilliant solution to the problem.

(nghĩ ra, đề xuất) – To find or produce an answer, a sum of money, etc.
Synonyms: create, produce

(activist; noun)
Example: The activist campaigned tirelessly for environmental protection.

(nhà hoạt động) – A person who works to achieve political or social change.
Synonyms: protester, advocate, campaigner

(perceive; verb)
Example: He perceived a change in her attitude.

(nhận thức, lĩnh hội) – To understand or think of somebody/something in a particular way.
Synonyms: understand, notice, recognize, distinguish
Antonyms: ignore

(threat; noun)
Example: Climate change is a serious threat to wildlife.

(mối đe dọa) – A person or thing that is likely to cause trouble, danger, etc.
Synonyms: risk, danger, trouble

(consumerism; noun)
Example: Modern society is dominated by consumerism.

(chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng) – The buying and using of goods and services; the belief that it is good to buy and use a lot of goods

(leaflet; noun)
Example: The volunteers handed out leaflets about the upcoming event.

(tờ rơi) – A printed sheet of paper or a few printed pages that are given free to advertise or give information about something.
Synonyms: flyer, pamphlet, brochure, booklet, handout

(recall; verb)
Example: I recall meeting her at the conference last year.

(nhớ lại) – To remember something.
Synonyms: remember, remind, elicit
Antonyms: forget

(a great deal; phrase)
Example: He spent a great deal of time preparing for the exam.

(nhiều, đáng kể) – A large amount or quantity of something.
Synonyms: enormous, significant
Antonyms: little

(struggle; verb)
Example: The company struggled to survive during the economic crisis.

(đấu tranh, vật lộn) – To try very hard to do something when it is difficult

(get off the ground; phrase)
Example: The new project finally got off the ground last month.

(bắt đầu thành công) – To start happening or succeeding.
Synonyms: start

(be opposed to; phrase)
Example: Many people are opposed to the construction of the new factory.

(phản đối) – To disagree strongly with something and try to stop it.
Synonyms: against

(initiative; noun)
Example: The city launched an initiative to reduce plastic waste.

(sáng kiến) – A new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular purpose.
Synonyms: proposal, scheme, idea, project

(distribute; verb)
Example: The charity distributed food to the flood victims.

(phân phát, phân phối) – To give things to a large number of people; to share something between a number of people.
Synonyms: allocate, spread, deliver

(symbolic; adjective)
Example: The dove is symbolic of peace.

(tượng trưng) – Representing something else.
Synonyms: figurative, representative, emblematic

(seize; verb)
Example: The police seized a large quantity of illegal drugs.

(nắm bắt, tóm lấy) – To take somebody/something in your hand suddenly and firmly.
Synonyms: grab, capture, take
Antonyms: lose

(elaborate; adjective)
Example: The architect presented an elaborate design for the new museum.

(phức tạp, tỉ mỉ) – Very complicated and detailed; carefully prepared and organized.
Synonyms: complicated, complex, detailed, organized

(municipality; noun)
Example: The municipality is responsible for maintaining local roads.

(thành phố tự trị) – A town, city, or district with its own local government.
Synonyms: city, borough, town, metropolis

(turn out; phrasal verb)
Example: It turned out that she was right all along.

(hóa ra là, trở thành) – To happen in a particular way; to develop or end in a specific way.
Synonyms: result, become

(unanimously; adverb)
Example: The committee voted unanimously in favor of the proposal.

(nhất trí) – By everyone in a particular group.
Synonyms: consistently, totally
Antonyms: partly

(glorious; adjective)
Example: They enjoyed a glorious day at the beach.

(vinh quang, rực rỡ) – Very beautiful and impressive.
Synonyms: magnificent, wonderful, superb
Antonyms: inglorious

(discourage; verb)
Example: Negative comments can discourage young writers.

(làm nản lòng) – To make somebody feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something.
Synonyms: demoralize, deter
Antonyms: encourage

(deposit; noun)
Example: We paid a deposit on the apartment before moving in.

(tiền đặt cọc) – A sum of money that is paid by somebody when they rent something and that is returned to them if they do not lose or damage the thing

(arouse; verb)
Example: The speech aroused strong feelings among the audience.

(khơi dậy, gợi lên) – To make somebody have a particular feeling or attitude.
Synonyms: stimulate, provoke, awaken, encourage, inspire

(conscious; adjective)
Example: She was conscious of being watched.

(có ý thức, nhận thức được) – Aware of something; noticing something.
Synonyms: aware, mindful, deliberate
Antonyms: unaware, unconscious

(prove; verb)
Example: The experiment proved the scientist's hypothesis.

(chứng minh) – To use facts, evidence, etc. to show that something is true.
Synonyms: show, demonstrate, verify
Antonyms: disprove

(guilder; noun)
Example: He exchanged his guilders for euros before traveling.

(đồng guilder) – The standard unit of money used in the Netherlands before the Euro

(chip; noun)
Example: The computer contains a tiny chip that controls its functions.

(con chip, vi mạch) – A very small piece of silicon containing a set of electronic parts (microchip).
Synonyms: microchip

(conspicuous; adjective)
Example: The bright sign was conspicuous from a distance.

(dễ thấy, rõ ràng) – Easy to see or notice; likely to attract attention.
Synonyms: visible, clear, noticeable, obvious
Antonyms: inconspicuous

(sturdy; adjective)
Example: The table is sturdy enough to hold heavy equipment.

(cứng cáp, vững chắc) – Strong and not easily damaged.
Synonyms: robust, durable, strong, well-made, heavy-duty
Antonyms: weak

(rack; noun)
Example: She hung her coat on the rack by the door.

(giá, kệ) – A frame or shelf, usually with bars or hooks, for holding things.
Synonyms: frame, framework, holder

(announce; verb)
Example: The company announced a new product line.

(thông báo) – To tell people something officially, especially about a decision, plan, etc.
Synonyms: publicize, inform, tell, publish
Antonyms: keep secret

(be prone to; adjective)
Example: He is prone to headaches when stressed.

(dễ bị) – Likely to suffer from an illness or show a particular negative characteristic.
Synonyms: susceptible

(vandalism; noun)
Example: The school suffered from acts of vandalism last year.

(hành vi phá hoại) – The crime of destroying or damaging something, especially public property, deliberately

(theft; noun)
Example: The police arrested a man for theft.

(sự trộm cắp) – The crime of stealing something from a person or place.
Synonyms: robbery, stealing

(blow; noun)
Example: Losing his job was a severe blow to him.

(cú sốc, điều bất lợi) – A sudden event that hurts or damages somebody/something, causing sadness or disappointment.
Synonyms: negative, setback, shock, misfortune

(abolish; verb)
Example: Slavery was abolished in the 19th century.

(bãi bỏ, thủ tiêu) – To officially end a law, a system, or an institution.
Synonyms: eliminate, stop, end
Antonyms: establish

(profitable; adjective)
Example: The business proved highly profitable.

(có lợi nhuận) – That makes or is likely to make money.
Synonyms: money-making, lucrative, commercial
Antonyms: unprofitable

(pivotal; adjective)
Example: She played a pivotal role in the negotiations.

(then chốt, mấu chốt) – Of great importance because other things depend on it.
Synonyms: key, paramount, crucial, important
Antonyms: unimportant, irrelevant

(characteristically; adverb)
Example: He characteristically ignored the warning signs.

(một cách đặc trưng) – In a way that is typical of a particular person, thing, or group.
Synonyms: typically, usually, normally
Antonyms: unusually

(corporation; noun)
Example: The corporation expanded into several foreign markets.

(tập đoàn, công ty lớn) – A large business company.
Synonyms: firm, business, company, enterprise

(decisive; adjective)
Example: She made a decisive choice about her career.

(quyết đoán) – Able to decide something quickly and with confidence.
Synonyms: strong-minded, determined, resolute
Antonyms: uncertain

(boast; verb)
Example: The hotel boasts a swimming pool and a fitness center.

(sở hữu, có được) – To possess and often call attention to (something that is a source of pride).
Synonyms: possess, have

(file for; phrasal verb)
Example: They filed for divorce after years of disagreement.

(nộp đơn (cho)) – To make an official request for something, such as divorce or bankruptcy

(patent; noun)
Example: He obtained a patent for his invention.

(bằng sáng chế) – An official right to be the only person to make, use, or sell a product or an invention.
Synonyms: copyright, right

(along with; preposition)
Example: Along with her colleagues, she attended the conference.

(cùng với) – In addition to somebody/something; in the same way as somebody/something

(regarded as; phrase)
Example: He is widely regarded as an expert in his field.

(được coi là) – Thought of or viewed in a particular way

(optimistic; adjective)
Example: She is optimistic about the outcome of the project.

(lạc quan) – Expecting good things to happen or something to be successful.
Synonyms: hopeful, positive, bright, cheerful
Antonyms: pessimistic

(stand a chance; idiom)
Example: He stands a chance of winning the competition.

(có cơ hội) – To have a chance of success

(mentality; noun)
Example: The team developed a winning mentality.

(tâm lý, não trạng) – The particular attitude or way of thinking of a person or group.
Synonyms: attitude, approach, outlook, mindset

(long for; phrasal verb)
Example: She longed for the days of her childhood.

(mong mỏi, khao khát) – To want something very much.
Synonyms: desire, wish, crave, yearn, want

(outlook; noun)
Example: His outlook on life is very positive.

(quan điểm, cách nhìn) – The attitude to life and the world of a particular person, group, or culture.
Synonyms: viewpoint, attitude, position