Unit 1: Life Stories

confront with

to face or challenge someone about a situation or issue, often involving conflict or confrontation. Trải qua

dispute

a disagreement or argument between parties, often requiring resolution. = Defy = Khó khăn

consolidate

to combine or unite into a single entity, often to strengthen or enhance stability and effectiveness. = Build up Củng cố

endure = outlive

to undergo or tolerate pain, hardship, or difficulty over time. = survive = sống sót tồn tại

Impediment

a hindrance or obstacle that obstructs progress or achievement. = challenge = khó khăn

incentive

something that motivates or encourages an individual to take action or make a decision. = motivation = động lực

perseverance

the continued effort to do or achieve something despite difficulties or setbacks. = persistence = kiên trì

conviction

a firmly held belief or opinion, often leading to a strong commitment to a cause or principle. = assurance = belief = niềm tin

put/place faith/ belief in sb/sth

resolute

determined and unwavering in purpose or action; showing firmness in decision. = steadfast= unwavering = determined = kiên quyết

valiant

showing courage or determination in the face of danger or difficulty = brave = dũng cảm

resilient

able to recover quickly from difficulties or setbacks; demonstrating toughness and adaptability. = kiên cường

notable

worthy of attention or recognition = remarkable= outstanding= nổi bật

figure out

find out = phát hiện

fervent

passionate about = đam mê

considerate

thoughtful= chu đáo

khác với considerable : đáng kể

grateful to sb for sth

thankful to sb for sth

appreciative of sth

= biết ơn

contemplative

involving quiet and serious thought for a period of time = reflective = suy tư

courteous

respectful = polite = lịch sự

introspective

thinking a lot about your own thoughts and feelings, in a way that is not always good for you = self aware = tự nhận thức

sensible

able to make decisions based on facts and not be influenced by your emotions or imagination = rational = lí trí

optimistic

hoping or believing that good things will happen in the future = positive = tích cực

take sth on

to accept a particular job or responsibility = đảm nhận

press on/ ahead with sth

carry on with = tiếp tục

bring about

give rise to = mang đến

rise to stardom

sinh ra để nổi tiếng

exceed

quá nhiều

be instrumental in

play a important role = đóng vai trò quan trọng

take a chance on

gamble on = risk Ving = đánh liều với

catch up with

keep up with

devised

to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination = come up with = nghĩ ra

put up with

to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly bear = endure = chịu đựng

stand by

ủng hộ

relinquish

to give up something such as a responsibility or claim abadon = let go of = buông bỏ

retreat

to go away from a place or person in order to escape from fighting or danger = withdraw from = step back from = lùi lại

stick with

gắn bó với

khác với stick to: tuân thủ

look after

care for = quan tâm

khác với take after : giống ai ( resemble)