Học: UNIT 2: Generation gap

generation - n

All of the people born and living at about the same time, regarded collectively, The younger generation is very keen on computers, Thế hệ

generate - v

To produce or create something, The new solar panels will generate electricity for thousands of homes, Tạo ra, phát ra điện, năng lượng, ý tưởng

generational - a

Relating to or typical of a generation or generations, There is a generational gap in how people view technology, Thuộc thế hệ

behaviour - n

The way that someone behaves, Her good behaviour earned her the praise of the teacher, Hành vi, thái độ ứng xử

behave - v

To act in a particular way, especially toward other people, The children behaved very well during the museum visit, Cư xử, đối xử

behavioural - a

Relating to behaviour, Behavioral therapy can help patients overcome their phobias, Thuộc hành vi

behaviourally - adv

In a way that relates to behaviour, The two species are behaviorally distinct, Về mặt hành vi

argument - n

An angry disagreement between two or more people, They had an argument about who should do the housework, Cuộc tranh cãi, cuộc cãi vã

argue - v

To speak angrily to someone because you disagree with them, The couple was arguing over money, Tranh cãi, cãi nhau

(un)arguable - a

Not able to be disputed or questioned; certain, It is arguable whether the new policy will succeed, Có thể tranh cãi / Không thể chối cãi

(un)arguably - adv

Used to state something as being true even though it might be questioned, She is arguably the best player on the team, Có thể cho là, không thể chối cãi rằng

extension - n

A part that is added to something to enlarge or prolong it, The university is building an extension to the library, Sự mở rộng, phần cơi nới thêm

extend - v

To make something longer or wider; to continue for a longer time, We are planning to extend our house by adding a room, Kéo dài, mở rộng

extended - a

Made longer; prolonged, They spent an extended holiday in Italy, Được kéo dài, rộng lớn

extensively - adv

In a way that covers a large area or scope, The building was extensively damaged by the fire, Một cách rộng rãi, bao quát

respect - n

A feeling of admiring someone or something that is good or valuable, He has deep respect for his teachers, Sự tôn trọng, lòng kính trọng

respect - v

To admire someone or something, You must respect other people's opinions, Tôn trọng, kính trọng

(dis)respectful - a

Showing a lack of respect; rude, He answered the teacher in a respectful tone, Có thái độ lễ phép hoặc thiếu tôn trọng

respectable - a

considered by society to be acceptable, good or correct, Go and make yourself look respectable, Đáng kính; Dùng để mô tả phẩm chất, nhân cách, gia thế

(dis)respectfully - adv

In a manner that shows a lack of respect, He spoke disrespectfully to his boss, Một cách thiếu tôn trọng

influence - n

The power to affect people or things, Her teacher had a major influence on her decision to study art, Sự ảnh hưởng, sức ảnh hưởng

influence - v

To have an effect on someone or something, The weather can influence your mood, Ảnh hưởng đến, tác động đến

influential - a

Having a great deal of power, control, or influence, He is one of the most influential figures in the company, Có ảnh hưởng lớn, có thế lực

influentially - adv

In an influential manner, She spoke influentially at the board meeting, Có sức ảnh hưởng

economy - n

The system of trade and industry by which the wealth of a country is made and used, The government's priority is to stabilize the economy, Nền kinh tế

economics - n

The branch of knowledge concerned with the production, consumption, and transfer of wealth, She is studying economics at university, Môn kinh tế học

economize/economise - v

To spend less money; reduce expenses, The family had to economize during difficult financial times, Tiết kiệm, giảm chỉ tiêu

(un)economic - a

Not generating enough profit to be worthwhile, It has become uneconomic to run the factory, Không có hiệu quả kinh tế, không sinh lời

(un)economical - a

Providing good value in relation to the money or time spent, Driving a hybrid car is very economical, Tiết kiệm chi phí / Không tiết kiệm

economically - adv

In a way that relates to the economy or finances, The region is economically depressed, Về mặt kinh tế

value - n

The regard that something is held to deserve; the importance or worth of something, This painting has great historical value, Giá trị, tầm quan trọng

value - v

To estimate the worth of something; to consider something important, I value your friendship very much, Định giá, quý trọng

devalue - v

To reduce the exchange value of a currency, or to make something seem less valuable, The government decided to devalue the currency, Làm giảm giá trị, phá giá

valuable - a

Worth a great deal of money, or very useful and helpful, His advice was extremely valuable to our project, Có giá trị cao, quý giá

valueless - a

Having no financial or practical value, The old coupons are now valueless, không có giá trị

invaluable - a

Extremely useful; indispensable, Your help was invaluable in completing this research, Vô giá, cực kỳ quý giá

characteristic - n

A typical feature or quality of a person, place, or thing, Generosity is one of her best characteristics, Đặc điểm, nét đặc trưng

(un)characteristic - a

Not typical of a particular person or thing, His outburst was completely uncharacteristic, Không đặc trưng, không tiêu biểu

(un)characteristically - adv

In a way that is not typical of a particular person, She was uncharacteristically quiet during the meeting, Một cách khác thường

achievement - n

A thing done successfully, typically by effort, courage, or skill, Winning the gold medal was a remarkable achievement, Thành tựu, thành tích

achieve - v

To successfully bring about or reach a desired objective, You will achieve your goals if you work hard, Đạt được, giành được

(un)achievable - a

Able to be reached or successfully accomplished, The targets set by the manager are easily achievable, Có thể đạt được / Không thể đạt được

curiosity - n

A strong desire to know or learn something, Children show a lot of curiosity about the world around them, Sự tò mò, sự ham học hỏi

curious - a

Eager to know or learn something, I was curious to know what happened next, Tò mò, hiếu kỳ

curiously - adv

In a way that shows curiosity, or strangely/oddly, Curiously, nobody was home when we arrived, Một cách tò mò / kì lạ thay

technology - n

The application of scientific knowledge for practical purposes, Modern technology has transformed how we communicate, Công nghệ

technique - n

A way of carrying out a particular task, especially the execution or performance, She has a brilliant piano playing technique, Kỹ thuật, phương pháp kỹ thuật

technological - a

Relating to or involving technology, We live in a fast-paced technological age, Thuộc công nghệ

technical - a

Belonging to or relating to a particular art, science, or profession, The failure was caused by a technical error, Thuộc kỹ thuật, chuyên môn

technologically - adv

In terms of technology, Our society is technologically advanced, Về mặt công nghệ

technically - adv

According to the exact meaning of something, or in a strict sense, Technically, the project is already finished, Về mặt kỹ thuật / Theo đúng nghĩa đen

competition - n

The activity or condition of competing, There is fierce competition for jobs in this field, Cuộc thi đấu, sự cạnh tranh

competitor - n

A person who takes part in a sporting contest or business rivalry, The company has left all its competitors far behind, Đối thủ cạnh tranh, người dự thi

competitiveness - n

The ability of a business, product, or country to compete effectively, The company needs to improve its competitiveness in global markets, Năng lực cạnh tranh

compete - v

To strive to gain or win something by defeating others, Several companies are competing for the contract, Cạnh tranh, tranh tài

competitive - a

Relating to or characterized by competition, The retail industry is highly competitive, Có tính cạnh tranh

competitively - adv

In a way that involves competition or offers good value, Our products are priced competitively, Một cách cạnh tranh

critical - a

Saying what you think is bad about somebody/something OR extremely important, The film received high critical acclaim, Phê bình / Quan trọng

criticize - v

To say that you think somebody/something is bad, The decision was harshly criticized by environmental groups, Chỉ trích ai

critic - n

A person who expresses opinions about the good and bad qualities of books, music, etc, The critics loved the movie, Nhà phê bình

criticism - n

The act of saying that something or someone is bad, The plan has attracted criticism from consumer groups, Sự chỉ trích