Week 2 (30 words)

to study or examine something in detail in order to discover or understand more about it

analyse (v) phân tích - analysist (n) - analyst (n) - analytical (a)

We are trying to analyse what went wrong.

analyse st for st: Water samplestaken from streams were analysed for contamination by chemicals.

to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount

approach (v) đến, tiến gần tới (cả nghĩa đen lẫn bóng) (B1)

We could just see the train approaching in the distance.

In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart.

The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000.

a way of considering or doing something

approach (B2) (n) phương pháp/cách thức

Since our research so far has not produced any answers to this problem, we need to adopt a different approach to it.

Michael is always very logical in his approach.

a multifaceted approach: phương pháp tiếp cận đa chiều/toàn diện

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of st

assess = judge (v) đánh giá

 a report to assess the impact of advertising on children

The insurers (công ty bảo hiểm) will need to assess the flood damage.

to think that something is true, although you do not have definite proof

assume (v) - assumption (n)

I didn’t see your car, so I assumed you’d gone out.

I think we can safely assume that interest rates will go up again soon.

the power you have because of your official position

authority /ɔːˈθɒrəti/

I need to speak to someone in authority (=who has a position of power).

chính quyền

the authorities