13. Pathways of Commerce and Prosperity

commerce (N)
[ˈkɑmərs]

thương mại, sự buôn bán

International commerce plays a significant role in global economic interactions.

incorporate (Adj, V)
[ɪnˈkɔrpərɪt]

hợp thành tổ chức (Adj), sát nhập (V)

The company decided to incorporate (V) eco-friendly practices into its manufacturing process.

hotel rate (N)
[hoʊˈtɛl] [reɪt]

giá khách sạn

The hotel rate for the luxury suite includes complimentary breakfast and access to the spa.

negotiate (V)
[nəˈɡoʊʃiˌeɪt]

thương lượng

She skillfully negotiated a better deal for the company

currency (N)
[ˈkɜrənsi]

tiền tệ

The exchange rate determines the value of one currency in terms of another.

commodity (N)
[kəˈmɑdəti]

hàng hoá, thương phẩm

Oil is a crucial commodity in the global market, impacting economies worldwide.

undercut (V)
[ˈʌndərˌkʌt]

bán giá rẻ hơn

The competitor decided to undercut our prices, leading to fierce competition.

delta (N)
[ˈdɛltə]

đồng bằng

The fertile delta region of the river supports rich agricultural activities.

head (V)
[hɛd]

đi về phía

We plan to head to the conference venue early to set up our booth.

ferry (N)
[ˈfɛri]

chiếc phà

The ferry transported passengers and vehicles across the river.

pedestrian (N)
[pəˈdɛstriən]

khách bộ hành

The city implemented better pedestrian pathways to enhance safety.

waterborne/airborne disease (N)

[ˈwɔtərˌbɔrn]/[ˈɛrˌbɔrn] [dɪˈziz]

bệnh lây truyền qua đường nước/không khí

Malaria is a waterborne disease spread by infected mosquitoes.

garment (N)
[ˈɡɑrmənt]

quần áo
The fashion show displayed a stunning collection of designer garments.

thread (N)
[θrɛd]

sợi chỉ

The tailor carefully matched the thread color to the fabric for seamless stitching.

weave (V, N)
[wiv]

dệt/đan lại (V), sự dệt/đan (N)

The artisan used traditional techniques to weave (V) a beautiful ru

spin (V)
[spɪn]

xe chỉ

The final stage of the production of cotton is when it is spun into thread.

technique (N)
[tɛkˈnik]

kỹ thuật

The artist's painting technique combines classical elements with modern creativity.

affluent (Adj)
[ˈæfluənt]

giàu có, sung túc

The affluent neighborhood is known for its luxurious homes and upscale amenities.

market-driven (Adj)
[ˈmɑrkət]-[ˈdrɪvən]

định hướng thị trường

The company's success is attributed to its ability to adapt to market-driven trends.

mortality rate (N)
[mɔrˈtæləti] [reɪt]

tỷ lệ tử vong
The mortality rate for that disease has significantly decreased due to medical advancements.

grind to a halt (idiom)
[ɡraɪnd] [tu] [ə] [hɔlt]

dừng hoạt động/tiến về phía trước

The machinery slowly ground to a halt.

sufficient (Adj)
[səˈfɪʃənt]

đầy dủ, vừa đủ

The available resources are sufficient to complete the project on time.

criterion (N)
[kraɪˈtɪriən]

tiêu chí
One important criterion for selecting a candidate is their relevant work experience.

textile (N)
[ˈtɛkˌstaɪl]

dệt may

The region has a rich history of producing high-quality textiles.

startled (V)
[ˈstɑrtəld]

làm giật mình, làm cho hoảng hốt

The loud noise startled the birds, causing them to fly away in a flurry.

fabulous (Adj)
[ˈfæbjələs]

tuyệt vời, hoang đường

The resort offers fabulous views of the ocean and top-notch amenities.

exclusive (Adj)
[ɪkˈsklusɪv]

độc quyền, duy nhất

The exclusive club is known for its membership privileges and upscale atmosphere.

playwright (N)
[ˈpleɪˌraɪt]

nhà soạn kịch

The playwright wrote an amazing script for the play.

be crammed with
[bi] [kræmd] [wɪð]

nhồi nhét/rất đông

The music festival was crammed with enthusiastic fans from all over the country.

bargain (V, N)
[ˈbɑrɡən]

trả giá (V), sự thoả thuận, đồ giá rẻ (N)

She managed to bargain (V) for a lower price on the antique vase at the market.

catalogue (N)
[ˈkætəˌlɔɡ]

ca-ta-lô

The online store offers a comprehensive catalogue of products for easy browsing.

debt (N)
[dɛt]

khoản nợ

High levels of debt can negatively impact a company's financial stability.

demand (V, N)
[dɪˈmænd]

nhu cầu

The high demand (N) for the product led to increased production.

export (V)
[ˈɛkspɔrt]

xuất khẩu

The country exports its agricultural products to various international markets.

xuất khẩu

import (V)
[ˈɪmpɔrt]

nhập khẩu

The region relies on imported goods to meet its consumer demands.

fortune (N)
[ˈfɔrʧən]

của cải, tài sản

He amassed a great fortune through his successful investments.

owe (V)
[oʊ]

nợ, thiếu

I owe my success to the guidance and support of my mentors.

own (V)
[oʊn]

sở hữu

She owns a chain of restaurants across the city.

profit (V, N)
[ˈprɑfət]

có lời (V), tiền lời (N)

The company aims to not only profit (V) financially but also make a positive

property (N)
[ˈprɑpərti]

tài sản, bất động sản

tài sản, bất động sản

purchase (V, N)
[ˈpɜrʧəs]

mua (V), sự mua (N)

He decided to purchase (V) the latest smartphone model.

receipt (N)
[rɪˈsit]

biên lai

Always keep the receipt as proof of purchase in case you need to return an item.

supply (V, N)
[səˈplaɪ]

cung cấp (V), nguồn cung cấp (N)

The factory works around the clock to ensure a steady supply (N) of products.

variety (N)
[vəˈraɪəti]

sự đa dạng

The store offers a wide variety of products to cater to different preferences.

various (Adj)
[ˈvɛriəs]

đa dạng

The exhibition showcased various forms of contemporary art.

waste (V)
[weɪst]

lãng phí

Don't waste water when you wash your hands.v

waste (N) [weɪst]

chất thải, rác thải

It's important to reduce waste to minimize environmental impact.