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conservative estimates

/kənˈsɜːvətɪv ˈestɪməts/ | (các ước tính thận trọng) Calculations or predictions that are intentionally kept low or cautious to avoid exaggeration or overstatement. Example: According to conservative estimates, the building project will take at least three years to complete.

demographic trends

/ˌdeməˈɡræfɪk trendz/ | (các xu hướng nhân khẩu học) Patterns or changes over time in the characteristics of a population, such as age, birth rates, or migration. Example: Current demographic trends show a massive movement of young people from rural villages into major cities.

The concept of

/ðə ˈkɒnsept ɒv/ | (khái niệm về) The basic idea or principle behind something. Example: The concept of electric cars dates back to the nineteenth century, but only recently became commercially viable.

hothouse production

/ˈhɒthaʊs prəˈdʌkʃn/ | (sản xuất trong nhà kính) The process of growing crops intensively inside heated greenhouses under controlled conditions. Example: Hothouse production allows farmers in cold northern countries to cultivate tropical fruits all year round.

been in vogue

/biːn ɪn vəʊɡ/ | (đang thịnh hành / hợp mốt) Being fashionable, popular, or widely accepted during a particular period of time. Example: Vintage clothing has been in vogue among teenagers recently.

cutting-edge technologies

/ˌkʌtɪŋ ˈedʒ tekˈnɒlədʒiz/ | (các công nghệ tiên tiến / đi đầu) The newest, most advanced, and highly developed technologies available. Example: The hospital uses cutting-edge technologies to detect complex illnesses before symptoms appear.

proponents

/prəˈpəʊnənts/ | (những người ủng hộ) People who publicly support or argue in favor of an idea, policy, or theory. Example: Proponents of renewable energy argue that wind and solar power can eventually replace fossil fuels.

offer the promise of

/ˈɒfə ðə ˈprɒmɪs ɒv/ | (mang lại hứa hẹn về) To suggest that something may lead to a positive or successful result in the future. Example: These new medical treatments offer the promise of a complete cure for patients suffering from chronic pain.

verdant

/ˈvɜːdnt/ | (xanh tươi / phủ đầy cây cỏ) Covered with rich, green vegetation or healthy plant life. Example: After the heavy monsoon rains, the dry hillsides quickly transformed into a beautiful, verdant landscape.

semi-arid deserts

/ˈsemi ˈærɪd ˈdezəts/ | (các hoang mạc bán khô hạn) Dry regions that receive little rainfall but can still support limited vegetation. Example: Cactus plants and hardy shrubs are among the few forms of vegetation that can survive in semi-arid deserts.

subject (sth to sth)

/səbˈdʒekt/ | (bắt cái gì phải chịu / đặt cái gì vào điều kiện nào đó) To expose someone or something to a particular condition, treatment, or experience, often harsh or extreme. Example: The engineers subject the new smartphone frame to extreme heat in order to test its durability.

food-bearing plants

/fuːd ˈbeərɪŋ plɑːnts/ | (các cây lương thực / cây cho quả) Plants grown because they produce edible fruits, vegetables, grains, or nuts. Example: The community garden is filled with food-bearing plants such as tomatoes, beans, and berry bushes.

rigours

/ˈrɪɡəz/ | (những sự khắc nghiệt / nghiêm ngặt) Harsh, demanding, or extremely difficult conditions. Example: Houses near the coast must be built carefully to withstand the rigours of salty sea winds.

take their toll

/teɪk ðeə təʊl/ | (gây ra thiệt hại / tổn thất) To gradually cause damage, suffering, or harmful effects over time. Example: Working long hours without enough sleep will eventually take its toll on your physical health.

optimum

/ˈɒptɪməm/ | (tối ưu) The best or most effective condition, level, or result possible. Example: Keeping the greenhouse at twenty-five degrees Celsius provides the optimum environment for seed germination.

organically

/ɔːˈɡænɪkli/ | (một cách hữu cơ) In a way that avoids artificial chemicals, pesticides, or genetically modified materials. Example: The apples are grown organically on a small family farm, making them free from harmful chemical residues.

incidence

/ˈɪnsɪdəns/ | (tỷ lệ mắc phải / tần suất xảy ra) The rate at which something, especially a disease or problem, occurs within a particular population or area. Example: Regular exercise and a balanced diet can reduce the incidence of heart disease in adults.

power grid

/ˈpaʊə ɡrɪd/ | (hệ thống lưới điện) A network of power lines and stations that distributes electricity across a region. Example: During the summer heatwave, heavy electricity use overloaded the local power grid.

tractors

/ˈtræktəz/ | (các máy kéo) Powerful farm vehicles used for pulling heavy equipment and machinery. Example: Farmers rely on heavy-duty tractors to pull large seeding machines across vast wheat fields.

ploughs

/plaʊz/ | (các chiếc cày) Farming tools or machines used to turn over soil before planting crops. Example: Before modern machinery was invented, farmers used wooden ploughs pulled by oxen.

stacked trays

/stækt treɪz/ | (các khay xếp chồng lên nhau) Containers arranged in vertical layers to save space and increase efficiency. Example: Vertical farms grow leafy vegetables in illuminated stacked trays to maximize production space.