Unit 4: Green Life

self-obsessed /ˌself əbˈsest/ (adj)

ích kỷ, chỉ nghĩ đến bản thân. Ex: (1) He is self-obsessed. (2) Being self-obsessed can prevent people from caring about environmental issues.

disallow /ˌdɪsəˈlaʊ/ (v)

cấm, không cho phép. Ex: (1) The school disallowed phones. (2) Authorities disallow illegal dumping to protect the environment.

deceptive /dɪˈseptɪv/ (adj)

gây hiểu lầm, đánh lừa. Ex: (1) The advertisement is deceptive. (2) Deceptive information about climate change can mislead the public.

contamination /kənˌtæmɪˈneɪʃn/ (n)

sự ô nhiễm, nhiễm bẩn. Ex: (1) Water contamination is dangerous. (2) Industrial waste causes contamination of rivers and soil.

extreme poverty /ɪkˌstriːm ˈpɒvəti/ (n)

nghèo đói cùng cực. Ex: (1) Many people live in extreme poverty. (2) Extreme poverty limits access to clean water and education.

undervalued /ˌʌndərˈvæljuːd/ (adj)

bị đánh giá thấp. Ex: (1) Her work is undervalued. (2) Environmental protection is often undervalued in economic planning.

disapprove /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/ (v)

không tán thành. Ex: (1) Parents disapprove of smoking. (2) Many people disapprove of activities that harm wildlife.

breeding ground /ˈbriːdɪŋ ɡraʊnd/ (n)

nơi sinh sôi, ổ phát sinh. Ex: (1) The swamp is a breeding ground for mosquitoes. (2) Polluted areas can become breeding grounds for disease.

self-awareness /ˌself əˈweənəs/ (n)

sự tự nhận thức. Ex: (1) Meditation improves self-awareness. (2) Self-awareness helps people make environmentally responsible choices.

misinformation /ˌmɪsɪnfərˈmeɪʃn/ (n)

thông tin sai lệch. Ex: (1) Misinformation spreads quickly online. (2) Misinformation about climate change delays global action.

deception /dɪˈsepʃn/ (n)

sự lừa dối. Ex: (1) The story was full of deception. (2) Corporate deception about pollution can damage public trust.

suffer agony /ˈsʌfər ˈæɡəni/ (phr)

chịu đau đớn. Ex: (1) He suffered agony after the injury. (2) Animals suffer agony when their habitats are destroyed.

pre-storm /priː stɔːrm/ (adj)

trước bão. Ex: (1) The sky turned dark in pre-storm conditions. (2) Pre-storm warnings help communities prepare for disasters.

biodegradable /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/ (adj)

phân hủy sinh học. Ex: (1) Use biodegradable bags. (2) Biodegradable materials reduce environmental pollution.

sustainable tourism /səˈsteɪnəbl ˈtʊərɪzəm/ (n)

du lịch bền vững. Ex: (1) Sustainable tourism protects nature. (2) Sustainable tourism balances economic growth with environmental conservation.

overpaid /ˌoʊvərˈpeɪd/ (adj)

được trả quá cao. Ex: (1) Some athletes are overpaid. (2) Critics argue that executives are overpaid compared to environmental workers.

captivating /ˈkæptɪveɪtɪŋ/ (adj)

hấp dẫn, cuốn hút. Ex: (1) The view is captivating. (2) Captivating documentaries raise awareness about nature.

migration /maɪˈɡreɪʃn/ (n)

sự di cư. Ex: (1) Birds migrate every year. (2) Climate change affects migration patterns of many species.

downturn /ˈdaʊntɜːrn/ (n)

sự suy giảm. Ex: (1) The economy faced a downturn. (2) Environmental damage can cause a downturn in tourism.

understaffed /ˌʌndərˈstæft/ (adj)

thiếu nhân lực. Ex: (1) The hospital is understaffed. (2) Wildlife reserves are often understaffed, affecting protection efforts.

orchard /ˈɔːrtʃərd/ (n)

vườn cây ăn quả. Ex: (1) They walked through an orchard. (2) Orchards require careful management to maintain productivity.

off-balance /ˌɒf ˈbæləns/ (adj)

mất cân bằng. Ex: (1) He felt off-balance. (2) Ecosystems become off-balance when species disappear.

severe weather conditions /sɪˈvɪər ˈweðər kənˈdɪʃnz/ (n)

thời tiết khắc nghiệt. Ex: (1) Flights were delayed due to severe weather conditions. (2) Severe weather conditions are becoming more frequent due to climate change.

misjudge /ˌmɪsˈdʒʌdʒ/ (v)

đánh giá sai. Ex: (1) He misjudged the distance. (2) Governments may misjudge the impact of environmental policies.

multipurpose /ˌmʌltiˈpɜːrpəs/ (adj)

đa chức năng. Ex: (1) This tool is multipurpose. (2) Multipurpose devices reduce waste by replacing multiple items.

concession /kənˈseʃn/ (n)

sự nhượng bộ. Ex: (1) The government made a concession. (2) Environmental groups demand concessions from industries to reduce pollution.

post-match /poʊst mætʃ/ (adj)

sau trận đấu. Ex: (1) He gave a post-match interview. (2) Post-match analysis often includes performance reviews.

underestimate /ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt/ (v)

đánh giá thấp. Ex: (1) Don’t underestimate the problem. (2) People often underestimate the seriousness of climate change.

misconception /ˌmɪskənˈsepʃn/ (n)

quan niệm sai lầm. Ex: (1) That is a common misconception. (2) Misconceptions about recycling can reduce its effectiveness.

reconsider /ˌriːkənˈsɪdər/ (v)

xem xét lại. Ex: (1) She reconsidered her decision. (2) Governments must reconsider policies to protect the environment.

off-color /ˌɒf ˈkʌlər/ (adj)

không khỏe; không phù hợp. Ex: (1) He felt off-color today. (2) Off-color jokes are inappropriate in formal discussions.

built-up area /ˌbɪlt ʌp ˈeəriə/ (n)

khu đô thị đông đúc. Ex: (1) He lives in a built-up area. (2) Built-up areas often suffer from pollution and noise.

electricity-generating /ɪˌlekˈtrɪsəti ˈdʒenəreɪtɪŋ/ (adj)

tạo ra điện. Ex: (1) The dam is electricity-generating. (2) Electricity-generating systems like wind turbines support clean energy.

thriving population /ˈθraɪvɪŋ ˌpɒpjʊˈleɪʃn/ (n)

dân số phát triển mạnh. Ex: (1) The city has a thriving population. (2) A thriving population requires sustainable resource management.

foothill /ˈfʊthɪl/ (n)

chân đồi. Ex: (1) The village lies at the foothill. (2) Foothills are often used for agriculture and tourism.

aftermath /ˈɑːftərmæθ/ (n)

hậu quả. Ex: (1) The aftermath of the storm was severe. (2) The aftermath of environmental disasters can last for years.

disbelieve /ˌdɪsbɪˈliːv/ (v)

không tin. Ex: (1) He disbelieved the story. (2) Some people still disbelieve scientific evidence about climate change.

pro-democracy /ˌproʊ dɪˈmɒkrəsi/ (adj)

ủng hộ dân chủ. Ex: (1) They joined a pro-democracy movement. (2) Pro-democracy movements often advocate for transparency and rights.

eco-warrior /ˈiːkoʊ ˌwɔːriər/ (n)

nhà hoạt động môi trường. Ex: (1) She is an eco-warrior. (2) Eco-warriors campaign actively to protect endangered ecosystems.

release into the wild /rɪˈliːs ˈɪntuː ðə waɪld/ (phr)

thả về tự nhiên. Ex: (1) The animals were released into the wild. (2) Conservationists release animals into the wild after rehabilitation.

single-use plastics /ˌsɪŋɡl juːs ˈplæstɪks/ (n)

nhựa dùng một lần. Ex: (1) Avoid single-use plastics. (2) Governments are banning single-use plastics to reduce waste.

misbehave /ˌmɪsbɪˈheɪv/ (v)

cư xử không đúng. Ex: (1) The child misbehaved. (2) Tourists who misbehave can damage natural environments.

drain /dreɪn/ (v/n)

làm cạn / cống thoát nước. Ex: (1) The water drained away. (2) Excessive use of resources can drain natural reserves.

begin the ascent /bɪˈɡɪn ði əˈsent/ (phr)

bắt đầu leo lên. Ex: (1) They began the ascent early. (2) Climbers begin the ascent before sunrise to avoid heat.

overturn /ˌoʊvərˈtɜːrn/ (v)

lật đổ, lật úp. Ex: (1) The boat overturned. (2) Strong winds can overturn vehicles during storms.

outnumber /ˌaʊtˈnʌmbər/ (v)

nhiều hơn về số lượng. Ex: (1) Cats outnumber dogs here. (2) In some regions, tourists outnumber local residents.

overactive /ˌoʊvərˈæktɪv/ (adj)

hoạt động quá mức. Ex: (1) He has an overactive imagination. (2) An overactive economy can strain natural resources.

upturn /ˈʌptɜːrn/ (n)

sự tăng lên. Ex: (1) There was an upturn in sales. (2) Renewable energy shows an upturn in global investment.

aggressive /əˈɡresɪv/ (adj)

hung hăng, quyết liệt. Ex: (1) The dog is aggressive. (2) Aggressive policies are needed to combat climate change.

anti-nuclear /ˌænti ˈnuːkliər/ (adj)

chống hạt nhân. Ex: (1) They support anti-nuclear campaigns. (2) Anti-nuclear groups oppose the use of nuclear energy.

tourist resort /ˈtʊərɪst rɪˈzɔːrt/ (n)

khu du lịch. Ex: (1) The island is a tourist resort. (2) Tourist resorts must manage waste to protect the environment.

on the loose /ɒn ðə luːs/ (phr)

đang tự do, chưa bị bắt. Ex: (1) The animal is on the loose. (2) Dangerous animals on the loose can threaten communities.

anti-social /ˌænti ˈsoʊʃl/ (adj)

chống đối xã hội. Ex: (1) His behavior is anti-social. (2) Anti-social actions can harm both people and the environment.

extreme hunger /ɪkˌstriːm ˈhʌŋɡər/ (n)

nạn đói nghiêm trọng. Ex: (1) Many regions face extreme hunger. (2) Climate change contributes to extreme hunger in vulnerable areas.

outdo /ˌaʊtˈduː/ (v)

vượt qua. Ex: (1) She outdid her competitors. (2) Companies try to outdo each other in developing green technologies.

wildlife protection /ˈwaɪldlaɪf prəˈtekʃn/ (n)

bảo vệ động vật hoang dã. Ex: (1) Wildlife protection is important. (2) Strong laws are needed for effective wildlife protection.

overestimate /ˌoʊvərˈestɪmeɪt/ (v)

đánh giá quá cao. Ex: (1) Don’t overestimate your ability. (2) Governments may overestimate the success of environmental policies.