Day 3 Vocabulary: City Life, Diet, and Idioms

Vocabulary flashcards covering phrasal verbs, idioms, and key thematic terms from the Day 3 lecture notes.

city life

Life in an urban area or city (Cuộc sống thành phố).

brings both opportunities and challenges

Provides both chances for success and difficult obstacles to overcome (Mang lại cả cơ hội lẫn thử thách).

on the bright side

Looking at the positive or encouraging aspect of a situation (Mặt tích cực).

entertainment centres

Venues or facilities designed for leisure, amusement, and recreation (Trung tâm giải trí).

come with

To accompany, include, or be associated with something (Đi kèm với).

have a great impact on

To exert a strong or significant influence or effect on something (Có tác động lớn đến).

financial difficulties

Hardships or problems related to money and finances (Khó khăn tài chính).

efficient transport system

An effective, well-functioning transit or transportation network (Hệ thống giao thông hiệu quả).

well-planned

Carefully designed, organized, and structured (Được quy hoạch tốt).

set up

To establish, found, or create (Thành lập / thiết lập).

set aside

To save, reserve, or put to one side (Để dành / gạt sang một bên).

set back

To delay or hinder progress (Làm chậm lại).

set off

To depart on a journey or to trigger/activate something (Khởi hành / kích hoạt).

housing options

Available choices or selections of places to live (Các lựa chọn nhà ở).

growing interest

An increasing level of concern, curiosity, or attention (Sự quan tâm ngày càng tăng).

a welcome development

A positive change or occurrence that is received favorably (Một sự phát triển đáng hoan nghênh).

come from

To originate, stem, or derive from a specific source (đến từ).

food supply

The provision or total stock of food available for consumption (Nguồn cung thực phẩm).

inadequate in meeting needs

Insufficient or failing to satisfy necessary demands or requirements (Không đủ đáp ứng nhu cầu).

scientific evidence

Empirical data and facts gathered through systematic scientific observation or experimentation (Bằng chứng khoa học).

tell the difference

To distinguish or discriminate between two or more items or situations (Phân biệt).

popular belief

An idea, opinion, or conviction that is widely accepted by the public (Niềm tin phổ biến thông thường).

no-aging diet

A nutritional regimen designed to prevent, slow down, or counteract aging (Chế độ ăn uống chống lão hóa).

fertilized eggs

Eggs that have successfully undergone fertilization (Trứng đã được thụ tinh).

organically grown products

Agricultural items cultivated using natural, organic farming methods (Sản phẩm theo phương pháp hữu cơ).

conventionally grown products

Agricultural items cultivated using standard, traditional farming methods (Sản phẩm theo phương pháp truyền thống).

have butterflies in SO's stomach

To experience a feeling of nervousness, agitation, or fluttery suspense (Cảm thấy bồn chồn / hồi hộp).

a piece of cake

An idiom indicating that something is very easy to accomplish (Dễ như ăn kẹo).

call it a day

An idiom meaning to stop working on an activity and rest (Dừng làm việc / nghỉ ngơi).

tobe taken aback

To be caught by surprise, shocked, or startled (Bị sốc / ngạc nhiên / bàng hoàng).

stand out

To be clearly noticeable, prominent, or distinguished from surrounding elements (Nổi bật).

tend to be

To have a general disposition or inclination toward being a certain way (Có xu hướng).

tobe tricked into thinking..

To be deceived or misled into believing an inaccurate idea (Bị lừa gạt/dụ dỗ nghĩ rằng…).

serious worry

A significant, grave concern or anxious apprehension (Mối lo ngại nghiêm trọng).

costly organic options

Expensive organic choices or alternatives (Các lựa chọn hữu cơ đắt đỏ).

pay more attention to

To give greater focus, care, or consideration to something (Chú ý nhiều hơn đến).

financial risk

The probability or hazard of losing monetary assets or capital (Rủi ro tài chính).

Cooperation

The act or process of working together toward a common goal or shared purpose.

limited-income people

Individuals with low, restricted, or fixed earnings (Người có thu nhập hạn hẹp).

overly trust

To place too much confidence, faith, or reliance in someone or something (Quá tin tưởng).

feel right as rain

An idiom meaning to feel completely healthy, well, or fully recovered (Cảm thấy khỏe khoắn trở lại / khỏe re).

play it square

An idiom meaning to act honestly, straightforwardly, and fairly (Hành động sòng phẳng).