Unit 7: Getting Around

unfamiliar /ˌʌnfəˈmɪliər/ (adj)

lạ, không quen. Ex: (1) The street was unfamiliar to me. (2) Travelers feel uncomfortable in unfamiliar surroundings.

board /bɔːrd/ (v)

lên (tàu, máy bay). Ex: (1) Passengers board the plane. (2) Tourists board the cruise ship for a long voyage.

station /ˈsteɪʃn/

ga, trạm. Ex: (1) I waited at the train station. (2) The station serves as a hub for local and intercity trains.

staff /stæf/ (n)

nhân viên. Ex: (1) The hotel staff are friendly. (2) Knowledgeable staff ensure smooth operations at busy transport terminals.

launch /lɔːntʃ/ (v)

phóng, khởi động. Ex: (1) They launch the boat into the river. (2) Engineers launch a satellite into orbit carefully.

steam /stiːm/ (n)

hơi nước; (v) bay hơi. Ex: (1) Steam rises from the kettle. (2) Old steam engines powered trains in the past.

tunnel /ˈtʌnl/ (n)

hầm, đường hầm. Ex: (1) Cars drive through the tunnel. (2) Engineers built a tunnel under the river to improve traffic flow.

satellite /ˈsætəlaɪt/ (n)

vệ tinh. Ex: (1) The satellite orbits the Earth. (2) Satellite images help monitor natural disasters.

take a chance /teɪk ə ʧæns/ (phr)

mạo hiểm, thử vận may. Ex: (1) I decided to take a chance and try surfing. (2) Investors sometimes take a chance on new startups for higher returns.

restroom /ˈrestruːm/ (n)

nhà vệ sinh công cộng. Ex: (1) The restroom is next to the lobby. (2) Airports provide restrooms in every terminal for convenience.

pass /pæs/ (n)

vé, thẻ đi lại. Ex: (1) He bought a subway pass. (2) A monthly transit pass allows unlimited travel in the city.

headset /ˈhedset/ (n)

đeo tai nghe. Ex: (1) He put on a headset to listen to music. (2) Pilots use specialized headsets to communicate clearly during flights.

aircraft /ˈeərkraft/ (n)

máy bay, phi cơ. Ex: (1) The aircraft landed safely. (2) Military aircraft undergo strict maintenance for safety and performance.

armchair /ˈɑːmtʃeər/ (n)

ghế bành. Ex: (1) She sat in a comfortable armchair. (2) Reading in an armchair near the window is relaxing.

knowledgeable /ˈnɒlɪdʒəbl/ (adj)

hiểu biết, am hiểu. Ex: (1) The tour guide is knowledgeable. (2) Knowledgeable staff provide accurate information to travelers.

autonomous /ɔːˈtɒnəməs/ (adj)

tự động, tự chủ. Ex: (1) The car is fully autonomous. (2) Autonomous drones can navigate complex routes without human input.

resort /rɪˈzɔːrt/ (n)

khu nghỉ dưỡng. Ex: (1) We stayed at a beach resort. (2) Mountain resorts attract tourists year-round for skiing and hiking.

network /ˈnetwɜːrk/ (n)

mạng lưới. Ex: (1) The subway network covers the city. (2) Logistics companies rely on an extensive network to deliver packages efficiently.

crawl through something /krɔːl θruː ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

trườn qua, bò qua. Ex: (1) The child crawled through the tunnel. (2) Maintenance workers crawl through pipes to inspect damages.

not for everyone /nɒt fɔːr ˈevriwʌn/ (phr)

không dành cho tất cả mọi người. Ex: (1) Skydiving is not for everyone. (2) Some adventure sports are exciting but not for everyone due to risk factors.

save time /seɪv taɪm/ (phr)

tiết kiệm thời gian. Ex: (1) Using the subway saves time. (2) Digital ticketing systems save time at busy stations.

subway /ˈsʌbweɪ/ (n)

tàu điện ngầm. Ex: (1) We took the subway to the museum. (2) Subway systems help reduce traffic congestion in major cities.

treasure /ˈtreʒər/ (n/v)

kho báu / trân trọng. Ex: (1) Pirates searched for treasure. (2) Travelers treasure memories from their journeys more than souvenirs.

transfer /trænsˈfɜːr/ (v/n)

chuyển, đổi / sự chuyển. Ex: (1) We transfer trains at the central station. (2) Airport transfers are included in many travel packages.

coast /kəʊst/ (n/v)

bờ biển / trượt dọc. Ex: (1) They walked along the coast. (2) Sailboats coast smoothly along the shoreline using wind power.

traffic jam /ˈtræfɪk dʒæm/ (n)

tắc đường. Ex: (1) The city is full of traffic jams. (2) Heavy traffic jams can delay emergency services if not managed.

terminal /ˈtɜːrmɪnl/ (n)

ga, sân bay, bến. Ex: (1) We waited at the airport terminal. (2) Cruise ship terminals organize check-in for thousands of passengers efficiently.

fuel /fjuːl/ (n)

nhiên liệu. Ex: (1) Cars run on fuel. (2) Efficient fuel use reduces transport costs and environmental impact.

destination /ˌdestɪˈneɪʃn/ (n)

đích, nơi đến. Ex: (1) Our destination is the beach. (2) Tour operators plan itineraries to reach multiple destinations safely.

transit /ˈtrænzɪt/ (n)

quá cảnh, vận chuyển. Ex: (1) Packages are in transit. (2) Urban transit systems integrate buses, trains, and subways for efficiency.

return ticket /rɪˈtɜːrn ˈtɪkɪt/ (n)

vé khứ hồi. Ex: (1) I bought a return ticket to Hanoi. (2) Return tickets are usually cheaper than two single tickets.