UNIT 1 : BRINGING EXTINCT SPECIES BACK TO LIFE

Many modern antibiotics are derived from fungi found in the soil.

Bắt nguồn từ, được chiết xuất từ

Warm ginger tea is an effective home remedy for minor ailments like a cough or cold.

Sự đau ốm, bệnh tật (nhẹ)

Scientists study chimpanzees and other primates to understand human evolution.

Loài linh trưởng

The tree frog protects itself from predators by using a toxin-oozing skin gland.

Rỉ ra chất độc, tiết ra độc tố

The loud alarm system is designed to deter burglars from entering the house.

Ngăn chặn, cản trở

The factory was heavily fined for dumping noxious chemicals into the local river.

Độc hại, có hại cho sức khỏe

After only two weeks of training, she has already gained a good grasp of the new software.

Sự hiểu biết, nắm vững

The company spent millions of dollars on pharmaceutical science to develop the new vaccine.

Khoa học dược phẩm, y dược

The extraction of oil from the deep ocean is a complex and expensive process.

Sự chiết xuất, rút ra

The characterisation of the new virus strain helped doctors find a proper treatment.

Sự định tính, đặc tính hóa

Since the original data was completely lost, we had to start the project from scratch.

Từ con số không, từ đầu

Language barriers and high costs are the two main hurdles for students studying abroad.

Rào cản, chướng ngại vật

The weather in this region is highly varying, changing from hot to freezing within a day.

Thay đổi, khác nhau, bất định

The sudden drop in sales prompted the manager to change their marketing strategy.

Thúc đẩy, thôi thúc

The tech company uses AI to mine customer data for market trends.

Khai thác (dữ liệu, tài nguyên)

Don't celebrate yet; we have only scratched the surface of this complex problem.

Mới chỉ bắt đầu, chưa đi sâu

The country is currently facing a looming economic crisis due to inflation.

Đang cận kề, sắp xảy đến

Overusing medication can lead to antibiotic resistance, making infections harder to cure.

Sự kháng kháng sinh

Commercial bioprospecting in rainforests must be strictly regulated to protect biodiversity.

Hoạt động thám hiểm/khai thác sinh học

The fast-food chain is the undisputed leader in the global market.

Không thể tranh cãi/phủ nhận

Penguins spend most of their lives at sea but return to the terrestrial domain to breed.

Môi trường trên cạn, đất liền

Online shopping has found a profitable niche during the pandemic.

Hốc sinh thái, vị trí thích hợp

The tourist was confused by the bewildering number of streets in the old town.

Gây bối rối, hoang mang (do quá nhiều)

The military upgraded its defensive systems to protect the borders.

Phòng thủ

The unicorn is a legendary species that appears in many Western fairy tales.

Loài vật huyền thoại

The Sahara desert covers a vast area of Northern Africa.

To lớn, khổng lồ, bao la

A large flock of sheep was blocking the narrow country road.

Đàn, bầy (chim, cừu…)

The Northern Lights are one of the most beautiful natural spectacles on Earth.

Quang cảnh, hiện tượng kỳ vĩ

Their long partnership came to an end when they decided to close the company.

Kết thúc, chấm dứt hoàn toàn

The museum displayed a rare specimen of a dinosaur bone.

Mẫu vật, cá thể nghiên cứu

The economic revival of the city began after the new factory opened.

Sự hồi sinh, sự phục hồi

Dinosaures became extinct millions of years ago after an asteroid impact.

Tuyệt chủng

The detective used security cameras to pinpoint the exact time of the robbery.

Xác định chính xác, chỉ ra rõ ràng

Blue eyes are a genetic trait passed down from parents to children.

Đặc điểm di truyền

Very few plants can grow in the freezing and windy environment of the tundra.

Đài nguyên, đồng rêu

Finishing this report by 5 PM today is my highest priority.

Ưu tiên hàng đầu, ưu tiên cao nhất

The government passed a new law to protect endangered tigers from poachers.

Có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng

Pollution can cause severe damage to the delicate marine ecosystem.

Hệ sinh thái

Polar bears have developed unique adaptations to survive in the Arctic.

Sự thích nghi, đặc điểm thích nghi

Whales have a thick layer of insulating fat to keep them warm in freezing waters.

Lớp mỡ cách nhiệt

The city built more parks as a repopulation effort to bring birds back to urban areas.

Sự phục hồi quần thể

The boreal forests of Canada are home to many large mammals like moose and bears.

Rừng phương bắc, rừng taiga

Electric cars are becoming popular because they produce zero carbon emissions.

Lượng khí thải carbon

Planting more trees is a practical way to mitigate the effects of global warming.

Giảm thiểu, làm dịu bớt

Building houses on permafrost is dangerous because the ground becomes unstable when it melts.

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