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wager /ˈweɪ.dʒər/ (n)

An amount of money risked on the result of an event; vụ cá cược, tiền cược; bet, gamble, stake. Example: He placed a small wager on which team would win the football match.

mattress /ˈmæt.rəs/ (n)

A soft object on a bed that you sleep on; đệm, nệm; bed, sleeping pad, cushion. Example: She bought a new mattress because her old one was uncomfortable.

shortage /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/ (n)

A situation in which there is not enough of something; sự thiếu hụt; lack, scarcity, deficiency. Example: The country is facing a shortage of clean drinking water.

noble /ˈnəʊ.bəl/ (adj)

Having high moral qualities or doing something good for others; cao cả, đáng kính; honourable, admirable, virtuous. Example: Helping disadvantaged children receive a better education is a noble cause.

notorious /nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/ (adj)

Famous for something bad or unpleasant; khét tiếng, tai tiếng; infamous, disreputable, ill

phenomenon /fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nən/ (n)

Something that happens or exists and can be observed; hiện tượng; occurrence, event, development. Example: Climate change is a global phenomenon that affects many countries.

incentive /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/ (n)

Something that encourages someone to do something; động lực, sự khuyến khích, ưu đãi; motivation, encouragement, reward. Example: The company offers financial incentives to employees who achieve their targets.

insufficient /ˌɪn.səˈfɪʃ.ənt/ (adj)

Not enough for a particular purpose; không đủ, thiếu; inadequate, insufficient, lacking. Example: The school cancelled the trip because there was insufficient funding.

audacious /ɔːˈdeɪ.ʃəs/ (adj)

Willing to take risks in a confident or shocking way; táo bạo, liều lĩnh; bold, daring, fearless. Example: The young entrepreneur made an audacious decision to start her own business.

morally /ˈmɒr.əl.i/ (adv)

In a way that relates to right and wrong behaviour; về mặt đạo đức; ethically, rightly, honourably. Example: Some people believe that testing cosmetics on animals is morally unacceptable.

crime syndicate /ˈkraɪm ˌsɪn.dɪ.kət/ (n)

An organised group involved in illegal activities; tổ chức tội phạm có tổ chức; criminal organisation, crime network, gang. Example: The investigation revealed that the business was connected to a powerful crime syndicate.

legitimate corporation /lɪˈdʒɪt.ɪ.mət ˌkɔː.pərˈeɪ.ʃən/ (n)

A company that operates legally; công ty hoạt động hợp pháp; legal business, lawful company, registered business. Example: Unlike criminal organisations, legitimate corporations must follow government regulations.

hustle /ˈhʌs.əl/ (v)

To work hard or use different methods to earn money or achieve something; xoay xở, làm việc chăm chỉ để kiếm sống; strive, work hard, struggle. Example: Many young people hustle to earn extra money while studying at university.

illegality /ˌɪl.iˈɡæl.ə.ti/ (n)

The state of being against the law; tính bất hợp pháp; unlawfulness, criminality, lawlessness. Example: The investigation focused on the illegality of the company's financial activities.

guru /ˈɡʊr.uː/ (n)

Someone who is considered an expert in a particular subject; chuyên gia, người có ảnh hưởng lớn; expert, specialist, authority. Example: Many business gurus share advice on how to build a successful company.

emulate /ˈem.jə.leɪt/ (v)

To try to do something as well as someone you admire; noi theo, bắt chước để đạt được thành công tương tự; imitate, follow, copy. Example: Many young athletes try to emulate their sporting heroes.

nimbleness /ˈnɪm.bl.nəs/ (n)

The ability to move or react quickly and easily; sự nhanh nhẹn, linh hoạt; agility, flexibility, quickness. Example: Small businesses often rely on their nimbleness to respond quickly to changes in the market.

cybercrime /ˈsaɪ.bə.kraɪm/ (n)

Criminal activities carried out using computers or the internet; tội phạm mạng; online crime, digital crime, internet crime. Example: Cybercrime has become a serious problem as more people use online banking.

circumvent /ˌsɜː.kəmˈvent/ (v)

To find a way around a rule or problem, often cleverly; lách luật, né tránh quy định; bypass, evade, get around. Example: Some companies attempt to circumvent environmental regulations to reduce their operating costs.

drug cartel /ˈdrʌɡ kɑːˈtel/ (n)

An organised group involved in the illegal drug trade; băng đảng buôn ma túy; drug syndicate, criminal network, trafficking organisation. Example: The authorities launched an investigation into the international drug cartel.

slip out of /slɪp aʊt əv/ (phr v)

To escape quietly or without being noticed; lẻn ra khỏi, trốn thoát khỏi; escape from, sneak out of, get away from. Example: The prisoner managed to slip out of the building unnoticed.

ventilation /ˌven.tɪˈleɪ.ʃən/ (n)

The movement of fresh air into and out of a room or building; hệ thống thông gió, sự thông khí; airflow, air circulation, aeration. Example: Good ventilation is essential in crowded classrooms.

perseverance /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/ (n)

Continued effort despite difficulties; sự kiên trì, bền bỉ; persistence, determination, endurance. Example: Her perseverance helped her overcome many difficulties during her university studies.

condemn /kənˈdem/ (v)

To strongly express disapproval of something; lên án, chỉ trích mạnh mẽ; denounce, criticise, censure. Example: The organisation condemned the use of child labour in factories.

law enforcement /ˈlɔː ɪnˌfɔːs.mənt/ (n)

The activity of making sure that people obey the law; việc thực thi pháp luật, cơ quan thực thi pháp luật; policing, police authorities, legal enforcement. Example: Law enforcement agencies are working together to reduce online fraud.

shut down /ʃʌt daʊn/ (phr v)

To stop a business or organisation from operating; đóng cửa, ngừng hoạt động, triệt hạ; close down, discontinue, cease operations. Example: The government shut down several factories for violating safety regulations.

genuinely /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn.li/ (adv)

In a sincere or real way; thực sự, chân thành; sincerely, truly, honestly. Example: She was genuinely interested in learning about other cultures.

longevity /lɒnˈdʒev.ə.ti/ (n)

The length of time that someone or something lives or lasts; tuổi thọ, sự tồn tại lâu dài; lifespan, durability, endurance. Example: Regular exercise and a balanced diet may contribute to greater longevity.

Phần 4 – Workplace, Leadership & Mistreatment

admit to doing something /ədˈmɪt/ (v)

To accept that you have done something wrong or embarrassing; thừa nhận đã làm gì; confess to, acknowledge, own up to. Example: The manager admitted to making a serious mistake when organising the event.

abuse /əˈbjuːs/ (v, n)

To treat someone in a harmful or cruel way; lạm dụng, ngược đãi; mistreat, exploit, maltreatment. Example: The investigation revealed that several workers had experienced verbal abuse.

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renowned /ˌwɜːld rɪˈnaʊnd/ (adj)

shout at somebody /ʃaʊt æt/ (v)

To speak very loudly and angrily to someone; quát vào mặt ai; yell at, scream at, berate. Example: A good manager should correct mistakes without shouting at employees.

terrifying /ˈter.ɪ.faɪ.ɪŋ/ (adj)

Extremely frightening; đáng sợ, kinh hoàng; frightening, horrifying, alarming. Example: Working in such a hostile environment was a terrifying experience for the new employee.

throw /θrəʊ/ (v)

To send something through the air using your hand; ném, quăng; toss, hurl, cast. Example: The angry customer threw his bag onto the counter.

pan /pæn/ (n)

A round metal container used for cooking; cái chảo; frying pan, skillet, cooking pan. Example: She heated some oil in a pan before adding the vegetables.

title something /ˈtaɪ.təl/ (v)

To give a name to a book, film or other piece of work; đặt tên cho cái gì; name, entitle, label. Example: The author titled her memoir "A Life Beyond Expectations".

memoir /ˈmem.wɑːr/ (n)

A book about someone's personal experiences and memories; hồi ký; autobiography, personal account, life story. Example: In her memoir, the chef described the challenges she faced in the restaurant industry.

devil /ˈdev.əl/ (n)

An evil supernatural being in some religions; quỷ, ma quỷ; demon, evil spirit, fiend. Example: The novel describes a character who is tempted by the devil.

impose something on somebody /ɪmˈpəʊz/ (v)

To force someone to accept something they do not want; áp đặt điều gì lên ai; force on, enforce, inflict. Example: Schools should avoid imposing unnecessary pressure on students.

subordinate /səˈbɔː.dɪ.nət/ (n, adj)

Someone with a lower position in an organisation; cấp dưới, thuộc cấp; junior employee, assistant, lower

cut corners /ˌkʌt ˈkɔː.nəz/ (idiom)

To do something cheaply or quickly by ignoring important rules; làm ẩu, cắt giảm bước cần thiết; take shortcuts, skimp, compromise quality. Example: Some restaurants cut corners on food hygiene to save money.

addicted to something /əˈdɪk.tɪd/ (adj)

Unable to stop doing or using something; nghiện cái gì; dependent on, hooked on, obsessed with. Example: He became addicted to online games and began neglecting his schoolwork.

tire of something /ˈtaɪər əv/ (v)

To become bored or annoyed with something; chán, phát ngán với điều gì; get bored with, grow weary of, lose interest in. Example: After working long hours every day, she began to tire of her repetitive routine.

hierarchical /ˌhaɪəˈrɑː.kɪ.kəl/ (adj)

Organised into different levels of power or importance; có thứ bậc, phân cấp; ranked, structured, tiered. Example: Many traditional companies have a hierarchical management structure.

establish something /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ (v)

To create or set up something that will continue to exist; thành lập, thiết lập; set up, found, create. Example: The restaurant established a clear set of rules for maintaining food quality.

assign something to somebody /əˈsaɪn/ (v)

To give someone a particular task or responsibility; giao việc cho ai; allocate, designate, delegate. Example: The head chef assigned different tasks to each member of the kitchen team.

specialty /ˈspeʃ.əl.ti/ (n)

A type of food or activity that someone is especially good at; món đặc sản, chuyên môn; speciality, speciality dish, expertise. Example: Grilled seafood is the restaurant's specialty.

assistant chef /əˈsɪs.tənt ʃef/ (n)

A person who helps the head chef prepare food; phụ bếp, trợ lý đầu bếp; sous

consistency /kənˈsɪs.tən.si/ (n)

The quality of always being similar or maintaining the same standard; sự nhất quán, tính ổn định; uniformity, stability, reliability. Example: Consistency in food preparation is essential for a successful restaurant.

hygiene /ˈhaɪ.dʒiːn/ (n)

The practice of keeping yourself and your surroundings clean; vệ sinh; cleanliness, sanitation, health practices. Example: Food hygiene should be a top priority in every professional kitchen.

tense /tens/ (adj)

Nervous, worried or unable to relax; căng thẳng; stressed, anxious, strained. Example: The atmosphere in the kitchen became tense before the restaurant's opening ceremony.

chaotic /keɪˈɒt.ɪk/ (adj)

Completely confused and without order; hỗn loạn, lộn xộn; disorderly, disorganised, confused. Example: The kitchen became chaotic when several customers placed large orders at the same time.

slap /slæp/ (v, n)

To hit someone with an open hand; tát, cái tát; smack, hit, strike. Example: The film includes a scene in which one character slaps another during an argument.

knight somebody /naɪt/ (v)

To officially give someone the title of knight; phong tước hiệp sĩ; honour, award a title, confer knighthood. Example: The famous musician was knighted for his contribution to the arts.

announce something /əˈnaʊns/ (v)

To make information known publicly; thông báo, công bố; declare, reveal, proclaim. Example: The company announced its new management policy yesterday.

resignation /ˌrez.ɪɡˈneɪ.ʃən/ (n)

The act of officially leaving a job or position; sự từ chức, sự xin thôi việc; departure, stepping down, withdrawal. Example: The director's resignation surprised everyone in the organisation.

investigation /ɪnˌves.tɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/ (n)

The process of examining something to discover the truth; cuộc điều tra; inquiry, examination, probe. Example: The restaurant faced an investigation after several employees reported workplace mistreatment.

assault /əˈsɔːlt/ (n, v)

A physical attack or an act of attacking someone; hành hung, tấn công; attack, aggression, violence. Example: The police launched an investigation into the reported assault.

fine dining /ˌfaɪn ˈdaɪ.nɪŋ/ (n)

A style of eating in an expensive restaurant with high

culinary /ˈkʌl.ɪ.nər.i/ (adj)

Related to cooking or food preparation; thuộc về ẩm thực, nấu nướng; gastronomic, cooking

mistreatment /ˌmɪsˈtriːt.mənt/ (n)

The act of treating someone badly or unfairly; sự đối xử tệ, ngược đãi; abuse, ill

edible /ˈed.ə.bəl/ (adj)

Safe or suitable to be eaten; ăn được; eatable, consumable, fit to eat. Example: Not every plant found in the forest is edible.

hold somebody accountable for something /həʊld … əˈkaʊn.tə.bəl/ (v phrase)

To make someone responsible for their actions; buộc ai chịu trách nhiệm về điều gì; make responsible, call to account, answer for. Example: Employers should be held accountable for unsafe working conditions.

punch somebody /pʌntʃ/ (v)

To hit someone with a closed hand; đấm ai; hit, strike, box. Example: The scene was removed because it showed a character punching another person.

poke somebody /pəʊk/ (v)

To push someone lightly with a finger or another object; chọc, huých ai; prod, nudge, jab. Example: She poked her brother gently to get his attention during the lesson.

family breakdown /ˌfæm.əl.i ˈbreɪk.daʊn/ (n)

The situation in which family relationships become seriously damaged; sự tan vỡ gia đình; family conflict, family disintegration, marital breakdown. Example: Financial problems can sometimes contribute to family breakdown.

fermentation /ˌfɜː.menˈteɪ.ʃən/ (n)

A chemical process in which microorganisms change food or other substances; quá trình lên men; microbial process, fermentation process, food processing. Example: Fermentation is used to produce foods such as yoghurt and traditional fish sauce.

anonymous /əˈnɒn.ɪ.məs/ (adj)

Not having your name known or revealed; ẩn danh; unnamed, unidentified, unknown. Example: The employee gave an anonymous interview about the company's working conditions.

testimony /ˈtes.tɪ.mə.ni/ (n)

A formal statement describing what someone knows about an event; lời khai, lời chứng; statement, evidence, account. Example: Several employees provided testimony during the investigation.

abusive /əˈbjuː.sɪv/ (adj)

Using cruel, harmful or offensive language or behaviour; có tính lạm dụng, xúc phạm, ngược đãi; insulting, harmful, mistreating. Example: An abusive working environment can negatively affect employees' confidence.

passion for something /ˈpæʃ.ən fə/ (n phrase)

A strong feeling of enthusiasm for something; niềm đam mê với điều gì; enthusiasm, love, dedication. Example: Her passion for cooking inspired her to become a professional chef.

panic attack /ˈpæn.ɪk əˌtæk/ (n)

A sudden period of intense fear or anxiety; cơn hoảng loạn; sudden anxiety episode, panic episode, intense fear. Example: The character experienced a panic attack when faced with an overwhelming situation.

trauma /ˈtrɔː.mə/ (n)

A deeply distressing experience that can have lasting effects; chấn thương tâm lý, sang chấn; emotional shock, psychological injury, distress. Example: Childhood trauma can sometimes affect how people build relationships later in life.

adopt something /əˈdɒpt/ (v)

To start using a particular method or idea; áp dụng, tiếp nhận; embrace, implement, take up. Example: The restaurant adopted a new system to improve customer service.

boundary /ˈbaʊn.dər.i/ (n)

A limit that defines what is acceptable; ranh giới, giới hạn; limit, border, restriction. Example: Healthy boundaries help employees maintain a balance between work and personal life.

discipline /ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn/ (n, v)

The ability to control behaviour or a system of rules; kỷ luật, sự rèn luyện; self

crouch /kraʊtʃ/ (v)

To lower your body by bending your knees; ngồi xổm, cúi thấp người; squat, bend down, hunch. Example: The child crouched down to pick up a toy under the table.

make a guest appearance /meɪk ə ɡest əˈpɪə.rəns/ (v phrase)

To appear briefly in a show or performance as a guest; xuất hiện với tư cách khách mời; make a cameo, appear as a guest, feature briefly. Example: The famous chef made a guest appearance on a popular cooking programme.

bully /ˈbʊl.i/ (n, v)

Someone who repeatedly hurts or intimidates others; kẻ bắt nạt, bắt nạt; intimidate, harass, torment. Example: Schools should take action when students bully their classmates.

yell /jel/ (v)

To shout loudly, usually because of anger or excitement; hét lên, la lớn; shout, scream, holler. Example: The coach yelled instructions to the players during the match.

glamorous /ˈɡlæm.ər.əs/ (adj)

Attractive, exciting and associated with luxury; hào nhoáng, quyến rũ; luxurious, stylish, elegant. Example: Although working in a glamorous restaurant sounds exciting, the job can be extremely demanding.

pain /peɪn/ (n)

Physical or emotional suffering; nỗi đau, sự đau đớn; suffering, ache, distress. Example: The documentary explores the emotional pain experienced by people who have been mistreated.

cramped /kræmpt/ (adj)

Uncomfortably small or crowded; chật chội, tù túng; confined, crowded, restricted. Example: The kitchen was so cramped that only two chefs could work there comfortably.

hierarchy /ˈhaɪə.rɑː.ki/ (n)

A system in which people are ranked according to their importance or authority; hệ thống thứ bậc; ranking, structure, chain of command. Example: A strict hierarchy can make communication between junior staff and senior managers difficult.

obsession /əbˈseʃ.ən/ (n)

An extremely strong interest that is difficult to control; sự ám ảnh, nỗi ám ảnh; fixation, preoccupation, compulsion. Example: His obsession with perfection made it difficult for him to finish his projects.

ego /ˈiː.ɡəʊ/ (n)

A person's sense of self

cruelty /ˈkruː.əl.ti/ (n)

Behaviour that causes pain or suffering to others; sự tàn nhẫn, độc ác; brutality, harshness, inhumanity. Example: The documentary exposed the cruelty involved in the illegal treatment of animals.

masculinity /ˌmæs.kjəˈlɪn.ə.ti/ (n)

Qualities and behaviours traditionally associated with men; tính nam, nam tính; manliness, male identity, male characteristics. Example: The article explores how traditional ideas of masculinity influence workplace behaviour.

junior staff /ˈdʒuː.ni.ə stɑːf/ (n)

Employees who have lower positions or less experience; nhân viên cấp thấp, nhân viên ít kinh nghiệm; junior employees, entry

invisible /ɪnˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ (adj)

Unable to be seen or noticed; vô hình, không được chú ý; unseen, unnoticed, hidden. Example: The hard work of kitchen assistants is often invisible to restaurant customers.

alienate somebody /ˈeɪ.li.ə.neɪt/ (v)

To make someone feel isolated or unfriendly towards others; khiến ai xa lánh, mất kết nối; isolate, estrange, distance. Example: Poor communication can alienate employees from their colleagues.

social withdrawal /ˌsəʊ.ʃəl wɪðˈdrɔː.əl/ (n)

The act of avoiding social interaction; sự thu mình, né tránh giao tiếp xã hội; isolation, social isolation, disengagement. Example: Continuous workplace stress may contribute to social withdrawal.

deviance /ˈdiː.vi.əns/ (n)

Behaviour that goes against accepted social rules; hành vi lệch chuẩn; misconduct, abnormal behaviour, nonconformity. Example: The researcher studied how social pressure can influence deviance among young people.

apprentice /əˈpren.tɪs/ (n)

Someone who learns a job by working with an experienced person; người học việc; trainee, learner, intern. Example: The apprentice learned how to prepare traditional dishes under the guidance of an experienced chef.

brilliant /ˈbrɪl.i.ənt/ (adj)

Extremely intelligent, skilful or impressive; xuất sắc, tài giỏi; excellent, outstanding, exceptional. Example: She came up with a brilliant idea to reduce food waste.

reflect something /rɪˈflekt/ (v)

To show or represent something; phản ánh, thể hiện; represent, demonstrate, indicate. Example: The restaurant's success reflects the dedication of its entire team.

endure something /ɪnˈdjʊər/ (v)

To experience something difficult or unpleasant without giving up; chịu đựng, trải qua; tolerate, withstand, bear. Example: Many workers have to endure long working hours during busy seasons.

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class /ˌwɜːld ˈklɑːs/ (adj)

old practice /ˌəʊld ˈpræk.tɪs/ (n)

A traditional way of doing something that has existed for a long time; tập quán cũ, cách làm cũ; traditional method, established custom, longstanding practice. Example: The company decided to replace several old practices with more modern management methods.