Barron U7: Business

afloat

/əˈfloʊt/ (adj) nổi, giữ được mức cân bằng tài chính (không mắc nợ/phá sản) <The government issued emergency subsidies to help small local businesses remain afloat during the economic recession.>

characteristic

/ˌkærəktəˈrɪstɪk/ (n, adj) đặc tính, đặc điểm; điển hình <An exceptional capacity for analytical thinking is a primary characteristic of a successful research scientist.>

compete

/kəmˈpiːt/ (v) cạnh tranh, tranh tài <Small tech startups often struggle to compete directly against multinational giants with massive budgets.>

edge

/edʒ/ (n) lợi thế, ranh giới, rìa <Possessing advanced data analysis skills gives job applicants a significant competitive edge in today's market.>

financial

/faɪˈnænʃl/ (adj) thuộc tài chính <The board of directors met urgently to review the company's financial performance over the past fiscal quarter.>

inevitably

/ɪnˈevɪtəbli/ (adv) một cách tất yếu, không thể tránh khỏi <Neglecting routine structural maintenance will inevitably lead to severe infrastructure failures over time.>

initial

/ɪˈnɪʃl/ (adj) ban đầu, đầu tiên <The initial feedback from the clinical trials indicates that the new vaccine is highly effective.>

motivation

/ˌmoʊtɪˈveɪʃn/ (n) động lực, sự thúc đẩy <Financial incentives are globally recognized as a powerful motivation for increasing employee productivity.>

niche

/nɪtʃ/ (n, adj) thị trường ngách, vị trí thích hợp <The organic clothing brand successfully found its niche market by targeting eco-conscious consumers.>

particular

/pərˈtɪkjələr/ (adj) cụ thể, đặc biệt <The research team focused on a particular strain of bacteria that showed resistance to standard antibiotics.>

personalized

/ˈpɜːrsənəlaɪzd/ (adj) được cá nhân hóa <Modern digital platforms utilize advanced machine learning algorithms to deliver highly personalized content to users.>

potential

/pəˈtenʃl/ (adj, n) tiềm năng, khả năng <Venture capitalists spend months evaluating the potential market growth of innovative tech startups.>

product

/ˈprɑːdʌkt/ (n) sản phẩm <The manufacturing facility implemented a strict quality control system to ensure every product is flawless.>

profit

/ˈprɑːfɪt/ (n, v) lợi nhuận; thu lợi nhuận <The tech enterprise reinvested a large portion of its annual profit back into research and development.>

project

/ˈprɑːdʒekt/ (n), /prəˈdʒekt/ (v) dự án; dự kiến, phóng chiếu <Financial analysts project that global demand for renewable energy infrastructure will double by 2030.>

reputation

/ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/ (n) danh tiếng, uy tín <The medical research center has built a global reputation for its groundbreaking discoveries in genetics.>

sound

/saʊnd/ (adj) vững chãi, hợp lý, khỏe mạnh, lành lặn <The central bank's decisions were based on sound economic principles aimed at curbing inflation.>

tip

/tɪp/ (n, v) mẹo, đầu mút, tiền tuýp; làm nghiêng, mách nước <The financial expert gave investors a valuable tip regarding emerging green energy stocks.>

unique

/juˈniːk/ (adj) độc nhất, duy nhất, đặc biệt <The dynamic ecosystem of the remote island evolved unique plant species found nowhere else on Earth.>

vital

/ˈvaɪtl/ (adj) cốt lõi, sống còn, quan trọng <International cooperation plays a vital role in effectively combating global cybersecurity threats.>

bond

/bɑːnd/ (n, v) gắn kết, mối liên kết, trái phiếu; gắn bó <Working together under intense pressure helped the engineering team form a remarkably strong professional bond.>

brand

/brænd/ (n, v) thương hiệu, nhãn hiệu; dán nhãn thương hiệu <The luxury fashion firm spent decades building an exclusive brand identity associated with elite quality.>

burgeoning

/ˈbɜːrdʒənɪŋ/ (adj) đang phát triển nhanh chóng, đâm chồi <The government introduced tax incentives to support the nation's burgeoning artificial intelligence sector.>

conglomerate

/kənˈɡlɑːmərət/ (n) tập đoàn đa ngành <The massive media conglomerate recently acquired several independent publishing houses to expand its reach.>

consistently

/kənˈsɪstəntli/ (adv) một cách nhất quán, kiên định <The smartphone manufacturer has consistently outperformed its top market rivals for five consecutive years.>

convince

/kənˈvɪns/ (v) thuyết phục <The research team presented decisive data to convince the executive board to fund the project.>

endorsement

/ɪnˈdɔːrsmənt/ (n) sự chứng thực, sự ủng hộ (từ người nổi tiếng) <The athlete's formal endorsement of the sports brand led to a sudden surge in global sales.>

fleeting

/ˈfliːtɪŋ/ (adj) thoáng qua, ngắn ngủi <Internet trends are often fleeting, making it a tricky task for marketing firms to maintain long-term engagement.>

ignore

/ɪɡˈnɔːr/ (v) bỏ qua, lờ đi <Corporate leaders cannot afford to ignore the growing public demand for sustainable business practices.>

loyalty

/ˈlɔɪəlti/ (n) lòng trung thành <The airline company introduced an exclusive rewards program to foster long-term customer loyalty.>

outperform

/ˌaʊtpərˈfɔːrm/ (v) thể hiện vượt trội, làm tốt hơn <The newly developed electric motor was engineered to drastically outperform traditional combustion engines.>

passion

/ˈpæʃn/ (n) niềm đam mê <Her profound passion for marine biology motivated her to spend years researching deep-sea ecosystems.>

phenomenon

/fəˈnɑːmɪnən/ (n) hiện tượng <The rapid global rise of remote working is a modern economic phenomenon accelerated by digital technology.>

prevail

/prɪˈveɪl/ (v) chiến thắng, thịnh hành, phổ biến <Historians believe that democratic principles will ultimately prevail over oppressive political systems.>

promote

/prəˈmoʊt/ (v) thúc đẩy, quảng bá, thăng chức <Public health organizations work continuously to promote better nutrition habits within school communities.>

reverse

/rɪˈvɜːrs/ (v, n, adj) đảo ngược; mặt trái; trái ngược <The central bank adjusted its monetary policy in an attempt to reverse the steady economic downturn.>

selective

/sɪˈlektɪv/ (adj) có chọn lọc <The prestigious university is highly selective, admitting only a small fraction of total applicants annually.>

staple

/ˈsteɪpl/ (n, adj) sản phẩm chủ lực, yếu tố cơ bản; chủ yếu <Rice remains a staple food crop that sustains billions of individuals across the Asian continent.>

status

/ˈsteɪtəs/ (n) trạng thái, địa vị xã hội <Possessing luxury sports automobiles is globally viewed as a clear symbol of elite socioeconomic status.>

thirst

/θɜːrst/ (n, v) sự khát khao, sự khát nước; khao khát <The young intellectual interns demonstrated an insatiable thirst for knowledge during the research project.>

boon

/buːn/ (n) lợi ích, mối hời, điều may mắn <The construction of the modern high-speed railway has been a massive boon for the regional economy.>

branch

/bræntʃ/ (n, v) chi nhánh, cành cây; đâm nhánh <The commercial bank decided to open a new branch inside the rapidly expanding technological district.>

catch up

/kætʃ ʌp/ (v phr) đuổi kịp, bắt kịp <Developing nations are investing heavily in digital infrastructure to catch up with global economic leaders.>

coincide

/ˌkoʊɪnˈsaɪd/ (v) trùng hợp, xảy ra đồng thời <The product launch was deliberately scheduled to coincide with the international tech expo.>

confront

/kənˈfrʌnt/ (v) đối mặt, đương đầu <The international committee met urgently to confront the escalating global climate change crisis.>

controversy

/ˈaɪlænd/ (n) sự tranh cãi <The administration's newly introduced tax reform has sparked an intense political controversy.>

decisive

/dɪˈsaɪsɪv/ (adj) mang tính quyết định, quả quyết <The general's tactical deployment of additional troops proved to be the decisive factor in winning the battle.>

enticing

/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/ (adj) hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn <The software enterprise offered an enticing relocation package to lure top engineering talent from abroad.>

epicenter

/ˈepɪsentər/ (n) tâm chấn, trung tâm vụ việc <The metropolitan financial district became the epicenter of the global economic crisis.>

firm

/fɜːrm/ (n, adj) công ty; vững chắc, kiên quyết <The prestigious legal firm has handled dozens of high-profile corporate fraud investigations.>

looming

/ˈluːmɪŋ/ (adj) đang cận kề, sắp xảy ra (thường là tiêu cực) <Economists warned that a looming labor shortage could severely hamper industrial manufacturing output.>

opponent

/əˈpoʊnənt/ (n) đối thủ, người phản đối <The political candidate debated fiercely against her primary opponent during the televised event.>

point

/pɔɪnt/ (n, v) quan điểm, điểm, mũi nhọn; chỉ ra <The statistical charts clearly point to a direct correlation between chronic stress and high blood pressure.>

preponderance

/prɪˈpɑːndərəns/ (n) sự vượt trội (về số lượng/trọng lượng/quyền lực) <There is a clear preponderance of scientific evidence indicating that human activities fuel global warming.>

proponent

/prəˈpoʊnənt/ (n) người ủng hộ, người đề xướng <The prominent academic is a leading proponent of integrating artificial intelligence tools into school curricula.>

remainder

/rɪˈmeɪndər/ (n) phần còn lại <After allocating funds to infrastructure, the remainder of the budget was dedicated to education.>

routinely

/ruːˈtiːnli/ (adv) thường xuyên, theo thói quen <The software system routinely scans all network databases to detect potential cybersecurity anomalies.>

shift

/ʃɪft/ (n, v) sự dịch chuyển, thay đổi, ca làm việc; dịch chuyển <Market researchers observed a significant structural shift in consumer spending toward online commerce.>

turnover

/ˈtɜːrnəʊvər/ (n) doanh thu, tốc độ luân chuyển (vốn/nhân sự) <The tech firm suffers from a high employee turnover rate due to intense workload pressures.>

wealthy

/ˈwelθi/ (adj) giàu có <The wealthy philanthropist pledged to donate a substantial portion of his estate to medical research.>