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culmination

/ˌkʌlmɪˈneɪʃn/ | (đỉnh cao; kết quả cuối cùng) The highest point or final result of a long process of development, effort, or work. Example: Winning the championship trophy was the culmination of years of intense daily practice.

award-winning

/əˈwɔːd ˌwɪnɪŋ/ | (từng đoạt giải thưởng) Having received an award or formal recognition for excellence in a particular field. Example: The school hired an award-winning architect to design its new science laboratory.

squander

/ˈskwɒndə(r)/ | (lãng phí) To waste money, time, energy, or resources in a careless or foolish way. Example: If we do not fix the insulation, we will continue to squander electricity on heating.

mechanically

/məˈkænɪkli/ | (bằng máy móc; cơ khí) By means of machinery, equipment, or mechanical systems rather than natural methods. Example: The sealed theatre is mechanically ventilated rather than naturally ventilated.

sweeping reinvention of

/ˈswiːpɪŋ ˌriːɪnˈvenʃn ɒv/ | (sự tái thiết kế toàn diện) A complete and far-reaching transformation of something's design, purpose, or operation. Example: The company's new smartphone represents a sweeping reinvention of portable technology.

sealed buildings

/siːld ˈbɪldɪŋz/ | (các tòa nhà khép kín) Buildings designed with little or no natural airflow, relying primarily on mechanical systems for ventilation and cooling. Example: Many modern skyscrapers are sealed buildings that depend entirely on central air-conditioning systems.

natural ventilation and cooling

/ˈnætʃrəl ˌventɪˈleɪʃn ænd ˈkuːlɪŋ/ | (thông gió và làm mát tự nhiên) Methods of regulating indoor temperature and airflow through natural forces such as wind and convection rather than mechanical equipment. Example: The villa achieves effective natural ventilation and cooling through high ceilings and strategically placed vents.

contemporary buildings

/kənˈtemprəri ˈbɪldɪŋz/ | (các tòa nhà đương đại) Buildings designed and constructed in the present era using modern materials, technologies, and architectural styles. Example: Many contemporary buildings incorporate solar panels and water-recycling systems.

status symbols

/ˈsteɪtəs ˈsɪmblz/ | (biểu tượng địa vị; đẳng cấp) Objects, possessions, or features that indicate wealth, prestige, or social standing. Example: Luxury cars are often regarded as status symbols.

meet requirements

/miːt rɪˈkwaɪəmənts/ | (đáp ứng yêu cầu) To satisfy the needs, standards, or conditions that have been specified. Example: The software successfully meets our requirements for high-speed video editing.

of particular interest

/ɒv pəˈtɪkjələ(r) ˈɪntrest/ | (đặc biệt đáng chú ý) Especially important, noteworthy, or worthy of attention. Example: Among all the historical topics discussed, the Egyptian pyramids were of particular interest to the class.

modelled for

/ˈmɒdld fɔː(r)/ | (được mô phỏng; thiết kế cho) Designed or simulated specifically for a particular purpose or condition. Example: The ventilation system was carefully modelled for maximum airflow efficiency.

dementia

/dɪˈmenʃə/ | (chứng sa sút trí tuệ) A condition involving a decline in memory, thinking, and reasoning abilities severe enough to affect daily life. Example: The facility was designed to provide a safe environment for patients with dementia.

a fraction of the energy cost

/ə ˈfrækʃn ɒv ðə ˈenədʒi kɒst/ | (một phần nhỏ chi phí năng lượng) Only a small proportion of the energy or energy expense normally required. Example: LED bulbs provide the same brightness at a fraction of the energy cost of traditional bulbs.

lamenting the disappearance of

/ləˈmentɪŋ ðə ˌdɪsəˈpɪərəns ɒv/ | (tiếc nuối sự biến mất của) Expressing sadness or regret about the loss of something. Example: Environmentalists are lamenting the disappearance of native wildflower meadows.

was given over to

/wɒz ɡɪvn ˈəʊvə(r) tuː/ | (được dành trọn cho) Was devoted or allocated entirely to a particular purpose or activity. Example: During the festival, the main square was given over to food stalls and performances.

the principal agents of

/ðə ˈprɪnsəpl ˈeɪdʒənts ɒv/ | (những tác nhân chính gây ra) The main causes or forces responsible for a particular outcome. Example: Poor sanitation and contaminated water were the principal agents of disease outbreaks.

foul air

/faʊl eə(r)/ | (không khí ô nhiễm; hôi hám) Air that is stale, polluted, or unpleasant to breathe. Example: Workers wore masks to protect themselves from the foul air inside the tunnel.

prosperous

/ˈprɒspərəs/ | (giàu có; thịnh vượng) Successful and flourishing, especially in terms of wealth or economic well-being. Example: Prosperous families often moved away from industrial districts to cleaner suburbs.

hybrid buildings

/ˈhaɪbrɪd ˈbɪldɪŋz/ | (các tòa nhà hỗn hợp) Buildings that combine natural ventilation systems with mechanical heating, cooling, or ventilation technologies. Example: Hybrid buildings use fresh outdoor air when conditions are suitable and switch to air-conditioning during extreme weather.