Unit 10: Learning

ambition /æmˈbɪʃn/ (n)

tham vọng, khát vọng. Ex: (1) Her ambition is to become a doctor. (2) Ambition drives students to pursue higher education and challenging goals.

major in something /ˈmeɪdʒər ɪn ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

nghiên cứu chuyên ngành. Ex: (1) She majors in biology at university. (2) Many students major in economics to prepare for careers in finance or government.

biochemistry /ˌbaɪoʊˈkɛmɪstri/ (n)

sinh hóa học. Ex: (1) Biochemistry studies chemical processes in living organisms. (2) Biochemistry research helps develop new medicines and treatments.

economics /ˌiːkəˈnɒmɪks/ (n)

kinh tế học. Ex: (1) He studies economics at university. (2) Understanding economics helps analyze global markets and policy decisions.

training /ˈtreɪnɪŋ/ (n)

huấn luyện, đào tạo. Ex: (1) The athlete needs daily training. (2) Professional training programs prepare employees for specialized tasks.

specialize /ˈspeʃəlaɪz/ (v)

chuyên về. Ex: (1) She specializes in computer science. (2) Doctors often specialize in areas like cardiology or neurology.

take a break from something /teɪk ə breɪk frəm ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

tạm nghỉ, nghỉ ngơi. Ex: (1) He takes a break from studying every hour. (2) Students may take a break from school to travel or gain work experience.

pattern /ˈpætərn/ (n)

mẫu, khuôn mẫu. Ex: (1) The wallpaper has a floral pattern. (2) Recognizing patterns in data helps researchers make predictions.

boarding school /ˈbɔːrdɪŋ skuːl/ (n)

trường nội trú. Ex: (1) He attends a boarding school. (2) Boarding schools provide both academic and residential life for students.

concentrate /ˈkɒnsntreɪt/ (v)

tập trung. Ex: (1) Please concentrate on your homework. (2) Students must concentrate for long periods during exams.

practice makes perfect /ˈpræktɪs meɪks ˈpɜːrfɪkt/ (phr)

thực hành nhiều sẽ thành thạo. Ex: (1) She plays piano daily because practice makes perfect. (2) Practice makes perfect applies to both skills and problem-solving in studies.

homeschool /ˈhoʊmskuːl/ (v/n)

dạy học tại nhà / học tại nhà. Ex: (1) Her parents homeschool her. (2) Homeschooling can provide a customized learning environment but requires discipline.

curriculum /kəˈrɪkjələm/ (n)

chương trình học. Ex: (1) The school updated its curriculum. (2) A well-rounded curriculum includes arts, sciences, and physical education.

pay for something /peɪ fɔːr ˈsʌmθɪŋ/ (phr)

trả tiền cho cái gì. Ex: (1) He pays for his tuition. (2) Parents often pay for extracurricular activities to enhance education.

enroll/enrol /ɪnˈroʊl/ (v)

ghi danh, đăng ký. Ex: (1) She enrolled in a cooking class. (2) Students must enroll before the start of the semester to secure a place.

private school /ˈpraɪvət skuːl/ (n)

trường tư. Ex: (1) He studies at a private school. (2) Private schools often have smaller classes and specialized programs.

pickpocket /ˈpɪkpɒkɪt/ (n)

kẻ móc túi. Ex: (1) The tourist was warned about pickpockets. (2) Pickpockets often operate in crowded public places, requiring vigilance.

take a gap year /teɪk ə ɡæp jɪər/ (phr)

nghỉ một năm giữa hai cấp học. Ex: (1) She takes a gap year before college. (2) Students take a gap year to travel, work, or gain experience before further studies.

dishwasher /ˈdɪʃwɒʃər/ (n)

máy rửa bát. Ex: (1) The dishwasher cleans the plates automatically. (2) Using a dishwasher can save time and water compared to hand washing.

change one's mind /ʧeɪndʒ wʌnz maɪnd/ (phr)

đổi ý. Ex: (1) He changed his mind about joining the club. (2) Students may change their mind about majors after consulting advisors.

digital native /ˌdɪdʒɪtl ˈneɪtɪv/ (n)

người sinh ra trong thời đại kỹ thuật số. Ex: (1) Teenagers are often digital natives. (2) Digital natives adapt quickly to new technologies and online learning tools.

post-traumatic stress disorder /ˌpoʊst trɔːˈmætɪk ˈstrɛs dɪsˌɔːrdər/ (n)

rối loạn căng thẳng sau chấn thương. Ex: (1) Soldiers can suffer from post-traumatic stress disorder. (2) Post-traumatic stress disorder may affect concentration and learning ability.

convenient for somebody /kənˈviːniənt fɔːr ˈsʌmbədi/ (phr)

thật tiện lợi cho ai. Ex: (1) The library is convenient for students. (2) Online courses are convenient for busy adults balancing work and study.

continuing education /kənˌtɪnjuːɪŋ ˌedʒʊˈkeɪʃn/ (n)

giáo dục liên tục, học suốt đời. Ex: (1) She attends continuing education classes. (2) Continuing education helps professionals stay updated in fast-changing fields.

escalator /ˈeskəleɪtər/ (n)

thang cuốn. Ex: (1) He rode the escalator to the next floor. (2) Escalators in busy stations must be maintained to ensure passenger safety.