15. Being Independent

effective /ɪˈfektɪv/ (adj)

hiệu quả. Ex: (1) This method is effective. (2) Effective time management improves independence.

argument /ˈɑːrɡjumənt/ (n)

cuộc tranh luận. Ex: (1) They had an argument. (2) Arguments help people express their opinions clearly.

occasionally /əˈkeɪʒənəli/ (adv)

thỉnh thoảng. Ex: (1) I occasionally go out. (2) Students occasionally need help from others.

self-control /ˌself kənˈtroʊl/ (n)

sự tự kiểm soát. Ex: (1) He has self-control. (2) Self-control is essential for independent living.

self-service /ˌself ˈsɜːrvɪs/ (n)

tự phục vụ. Ex: (1) This is a self-service restaurant. (2) Self-service systems encourage independence.

extracurricular /ˌekstrəkəˈrɪkjələr/ (adj)

ngoại khóa. Ex: (1) She joins extracurricular activities. (2) Extracurricular programs develop soft skills.

significant /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/ (adj)

quan trọng. Ex: (1) This is significant. (2) Independence plays a significant role in personal growth.

contribute /kənˈtrɪbjuːt/ (v)

đóng góp. Ex: (1) Contribute ideas. (2) Students contribute to group projects actively.

budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ (v)

lập ngân sách. Ex: (1) Budget your money. (2) Young adults learn to budget their expenses wisely.

freshman /ˈfreʃmən/ (n)

sinh viên năm nhất. Ex: (1) He is a freshman. (2) Freshmen often struggle with independence at first.

diagnose /ˈdaɪəɡnoʊs/ (v)

chẩn đoán. Ex: (1) Doctors diagnose diseases. (2) Experts diagnose problems in learning habits.

hesitant /ˈhezɪtənt/ (adj)

do dự. Ex: (1) He is hesitant. (2) Students may feel hesitant to make decisions alone.

satisfactory /ˌsætɪsˈfæktəri/ (adj)

thỏa đáng. Ex: (1) The result is satisfactory. (2) Satisfactory performance requires effort and discipline.

summer break /ˈsʌmər breɪk/ (n)

kỳ nghỉ hè. Ex: (1) I enjoy summer break. (2) Students use summer break to gain experience.

hands-on /ˌhændz ˈɒn/ (adj)

thực hành. Ex: (1) Hands-on learning is useful. (2) Hands-on experience builds practical skills.

feature /ˈfiːtʃər/ (n)

đặc điểm. Ex: (1) This is a key feature. (2) Independence is a key feature of adulthood.

washing-up /ˈwɒʃɪŋ ʌp/ (n)

rửa bát. Ex: (1) Do the washing-up. (2) Doing washing-up teaches responsibility.

on purpose /ɒn ˈpɜːrpəs/ (phr)

cố ý. Ex: (1) He did it on purpose. (2) She made mistakes on purpose to learn from them.

assistance /əˈsɪstəns/ (n)

sự giúp đỡ. Ex: (1) I need assistance. (2) Students should seek assistance when necessary.

self-reliant /ˌself rɪˈlaɪənt/ (adj)

tự lập. Ex: (1) He is self-reliant. (2) Self-reliant individuals manage their own lives effectively.

dominant /ˈdɒmɪnənt/ (adj)

chủ đạo. Ex: (1) He is dominant. (2) Independence becomes a dominant trait in adulthood.

decisive /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ (adj)

quyết đoán. Ex: (1) She is decisive. (2) Decisive people make quick and confident decisions.

satisfied /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/ (adj)

hài lòng. Ex: (1) I am satisfied. (2) Independent people feel satisfied with their achievements.

irresponsible /ˌɪrɪˈspɒnsəbl/ (adj)

vô trách nhiệm. Ex: (1) He is irresponsible. (2) Irresponsible behavior leads to failure.

assign /əˈsaɪn/ (v)

giao nhiệm vụ. Ex: (1) The teacher assigns homework. (2) Managers assign tasks to employees.

beneficial /ˌbenɪˈfɪʃl/ (adj)

có lợi. Ex: (1) Exercise is beneficial. (2) Independent learning is beneficial for development.

recovery /rɪˈkʌvəri/ (n)

sự hồi phục. Ex: (1) He made a recovery. (2) Recovery from failure builds resilience.

progress /ˈprəʊɡres/ (n)

tiến bộ. Ex: (1) He made progress. (2) Continuous effort leads to steady progress.

realistic /ˌrɪəˈlɪstɪk/ (adj)

thực tế. Ex: (1) Set realistic goals. (2) Being realistic helps in decision-making.

specific /spəˈsɪfɪk/ (adj)

cụ thể. Ex: (1) Give specific details. (2) Specific goals improve productivity.

sensitive /ˈsensɪtɪv/ (adj)

nhạy cảm. Ex: (1) She is sensitive. (2) Sensitive individuals respond strongly to criticism.

voluntary /ˈvɒləntri/ (adj)

tự nguyện. Ex: (1) It is voluntary. (2) Voluntary work builds independence.

well-informed /ˌwel ɪnˈfɔːrmd/ (adj)

hiểu biết. Ex: (1) He is well-informed. (2) Well-informed decisions lead to better outcomes.

self-esteem /ˌself ɪˈstiːm/ (n)

lòng tự trọng. Ex: (1) She has high self-esteem. (2) Success improves self-esteem.

concentration /ˌkɒnsənˈtreɪʃn/ (n)

sự tập trung. Ex: (1) Concentration is important. (2) Good concentration improves learning efficiency.

optimal /ˈɒptɪməl/ (adj)

tối ưu. Ex: (1) This is optimal. (2) Optimal conditions improve performance.

nominate /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/ (v)

đề cử. Ex: (1) He was nominated. (2) Students nominate leaders in group activities.

propose /prəˈpəʊz/ (v)

đề xuất. Ex: (1) Propose a plan. (2) She proposed a new strategy for studying.

approach /əˈprəʊtʃ/ (n)

cách tiếp cận. Ex: (1) Try a new approach. (2) A practical approach improves independence.

wisely /ˈwaɪzli/ (adv)

một cách khôn ngoan. Ex: (1) Spend money wisely. (2) Students should use their time wisely.

sufficiently /səˈfɪʃntli/ (adv)

đầy đủ. Ex: (1) He is sufficiently prepared. (2) Students must prepare sufficiently for exams.