THE FASHION INDUSTRY - PASSAGE 2

clothing (n)

quần áo, trang phục — Example: Clothing is sold at fixed prices in many stores.

designer fashion (n phrase)

thời trang thiết kế — Example: Designer fashion is usually more expensive.

everyday clothing (n phrase)

quần áo mặc hằng ngày — Example: Most people need comfortable everyday clothing.

dressmaker (n)

thợ may váy/quần áo, người may đo — Example: She ordered a dress from a local dressmaker.

tailor (n)

thợ may — Example: The tailor made a suit for him.

sewing machine (n phrase)

máy may — Example: The sewing machine made clothing production faster.

department store (n phrase)

cửa hàng bách hóa — Example: She bought clothes at a large department store.

retail (n/adj/v)

bán lẻ — Example: The company sells its products through retail stores.

fabric (n)

vải — Example: The designer chose a soft fabric for the dress.

wool (n)

len — Example: Wool is a natural fibre.

cotton (n)

bông, vải cotton — Example: Cotton is widely used in clothing.

silk (n)

lụa — Example: Silk feels smooth and light.

hemp (n)

cây gai dầu; sợi gai dầu — Example: Hemp can be used to make environmentally friendly fabric.

nylon (n)

ni-lông — Example: Nylon is a synthetic fibre.

acrylic (n)

sợi acrylic — Example: Acrylic is often used as a synthetic fibre.

polyester (n)

polyester — Example: Polyester is widely used in modern clothing.

moisture (n)

độ ẩm — Example: This fabric removes moisture from the skin.

stain (n/v)

vết bẩn; làm bẩn — Example: The fabric is resistant to stains.

ultraviolet radiation (n phrase)

bức xạ tia cực tím — Example: Some fabrics protect the skin against ultraviolet radiation.

dyeing (n)

nhuộm — Example: Dyeing gives fabrics different colours.

texture (n)

kết cấu; chất liệu bề mặt — Example: The fabric has a soft texture.

fashion forecaster (n phrase)

người dự báo xu hướng thời trang — Example: Fashion forecasters predict future consumer demand.

clothing production cycle (n phrase)

chu kỳ sản xuất quần áo — Example: Fabric is prepared well before the clothing production cycle.

high-fashion collection (n phrase)

bộ sưu tập thời trang cao cấp — Example: The designer presented a high-fashion collection.

fashion world (n phrase)

thế giới thời trang — Example: She is well known in the fashion world.

consumer (n)

người tiêu dùng — Example: Designers must understand what consumers want.

designer (n)

nhà thiết kế — Example: The designer created a new collection.

design team (n phrase)

nhóm thiết kế — Example: She works as part of a design team.

street clothing (n phrase)

trang phục đường phố — Example: Designers often get ideas from street clothing.

active sportswear (n phrase)

đồ thể thao — Example: Active sportswear is designed for movement.

paper sketch (n phrase)

bản phác thảo trên giấy — Example: Traditional designers often begin with paper sketches.

drape (v)

rủ/phủ vải lên — Example: The designer draped fabric over a mannequin.

mannequin (n)

ma-nơ-canh — Example: The dress was displayed on a mannequin.

computer-assisted design (n phrase)

thiết kế có sự hỗ trợ của máy tính — Example: Computer-assisted design allows designers to edit designs quickly.

colleague (n)

đồng nghiệp — Example: Designers can share changes with colleagues.

template (n)

mẫu rập; khuôn mẫu — Example: A template shows how fabric should be cut.

cloth (n)

vải — Example: The cloth is cut into several pieces.

human body (n phrase)

cơ thể người — Example: The proportions of the human body vary.

body shape (n phrase)

hình dáng cơ thể — Example: Larger sizes are difficult to adjust for every body shape.

computer programming (n phrase)

lập trình máy tính — Example: Computer programming is used to create digital templates.

computer-guided knife (n phrase)

dao được điều khiển bằng máy tính — Example: Computer-guided knives can cut many layers of fabric.

high-intensity laser (n phrase)

laser cường độ cao — Example: High-intensity lasers can cut fabric accurately.

layer (n)

lớp — Example: The machine can cut several layers at once.

manufacturing facility (n phrase)

cơ sở sản xuất — Example: Some companies have their own manufacturing facilities.

contractor (n)

nhà thầu; bên nhận gia công — Example: The company hired a contractor to manufacture the garments.

product line (n phrase)

dòng sản phẩm — Example: The manufacturer produces several product lines each year.

retailer (n)

nhà bán lẻ — Example: Manufacturers deliver their products to retailers.

sewing (n)

sự may vá — Example: Sewing remains an important part of garment production.

workforce (n)

lực lượng lao động — Example: China has a large and disciplined workforce.

decorative element (n phrase)

chi tiết trang trí — Example: Decorative elements are added during finishing.

brand-name label (n phrase)

nhãn thương hiệu — Example: Brand-name labels are added to finished garments.

laundry instruction (n phrase)

hướng dẫn giặt — Example: The label gives laundry instructions.

country of manufacture (n phrase)

nước sản xuất — Example: The label states the country of manufacture.

press (v)

ủi/ép — Example: Finished garments are pressed before shipment.

pack (v)

đóng gói — Example: The clothes are packed for shipment.

shipment (n)

lô hàng; việc vận chuyển hàng — Example: The finished items are prepared for shipment.

trade (n)

thương mại — Example: International trade connects producers and consumers.

textile (n)

dệt may; hàng dệt — Example: Textiles are traded around the world.

garment (n)

quần áo, trang phục — Example: The factory produces garments for international brands.

purchasing country (n phrase)

nước mua hàng/nhập khẩu — Example: Purchasing countries imposed trade restrictions.

impose (v)

áp đặt — Example: The government imposed tariffs on imports.

import (n/v)

nhập khẩu; hàng nhập khẩu — Example: The country imports large amounts of fabric.

protectionism (n)

chủ nghĩa bảo hộ — Example: Protectionism can restrict international trade.

high-wage country (n phrase)

nước có mức lương cao — Example: Production may move from high-wage countries to cheaper locations.

low-wage country (n phrase)

nước có mức lương thấp — Example: Manufacturers often seek low-wage countries.

globe-spanning (adj)

trải rộng khắp thế giới — Example: Companies now operate across globe-spanning supply chains.