Unit 2: FUTURE UNCERTAINTY

Polarization

Sự phân cực - The act of dividing something, such as a society or market, into two completely opposing groups.

Disposable income

Thu nhập khả dụng - The amount of money that households have available for spending and saving after income taxes and other mandatory charges have been deducted.

Compatible

Tương thích - Able to exist, live, or work successfully with something or someone else without conflict.

Trading bloc (n)

Khối thương mại - A regional group of countries that have agreed to reduce or eliminate tariffs and trade barriers between them.

Tastes converge (v)

Thị hiếu hội tụ - The process where consumer preferences and habits in different countries become more similar due to globalization.

Inhibitor (n)

Yếu tố kìm hãm - Something that slows down, prevents, or delays a process or growth.

Intuitive (adj)

Mang tính trực giác - Based on feelings or instincts rather than facts, data, or conscious reasoning.

Market segment (n)

Phân khúc thị trường - A subgroup of people or organizations sharing one or more characteristics that cause them to have similar product needs.

Retailer (n)

Nhà bán lẻ - A person or business that sells goods to the public in relatively small quantities for use or consumption rather than for resale.

Headquarters (n)

Trụ sở chính - The main office or central controlling center of a large multinational company or organization.

Orientation (n)

Sự định hướng - Training or preparation that helps you understand a new situation, text, or environment.

Inadequate (adj)

Không đáp ứng đủ - Not good enough, or not enough in quantity or quality to satisfy a particular need.

Pensioner (n)

Người hưởng lương hưu - A person who receives a pension, especially from the government or a former employer, after retiring.

Scarce (adj)

Khan hiếm - Available in small quantities that are not enough to meet the demand.