The Growth of Bike - Sharing Schemes Around The World (2)

devise (v)
Example: Engineers devise new ways to make machines more efficient.

(nghĩ ra, sáng chế) – To invent or plan something carefully.
Synonyms: invent, create, plan, conceive

scheme (n)
Example: The new scheme aims to reduce pollution in the city.

(kế hoạch, chương trình) – A plan or system for achieving something.
Synonyms: program, plan, system, strategy

come up with (phrasal v)
Example: She came up with a great idea for the project.

(nghĩ ra, đưa ra) – To think of or produce an idea or plan.
Synonyms: create, produce, think of

activist (n)
Example: Environmental activists protested against deforestation.

(nhà hoạt động) – A person who campaigns for social or political change.
Synonyms: protester, advocate, campaigner

perceive (v)
Example: I perceived a change in his attitude.

(nhận thức, hiểu được) – To notice or understand something.
Synonyms: understand, recognize, notice

threat (n)
Example: Pollution poses a serious threat to marine life.

(mối đe dọa) – A risk or danger that something bad may happen.
Synonyms: risk, danger, trouble

consumerism (n)
Example: Consumerism encourages people to buy more than they need.

(chủ nghĩa tiêu dùng) – The belief that buying goods is beneficial and desirable.
Synonyms: materialism

leaflet (n)
Example: She handed out leaflets promoting the new shop.

(tờ rơi, tờ quảng cáo) – A printed sheet used to advertise or give information.
Synonyms: flyer, pamphlet, brochure, booklet, handout

recall (v)
Example: I can’t recall his name right now.

(nhớ lại, gợi lại) – To remember or bring something to mind.
Synonyms: remember, remind, elicit

a great deal (n phrase)
Example: He spends a great deal of time studying.

(nhiều, rất nhiều) – A large amount or quantity.
Synonyms: enormous, significant, a large amount

struggle (v)
Example: They struggled to finish the task on time.

(vật lộn, cố gắng) – To try very hard to do something difficult.
Synonyms: try hard, fight, strive

get off the ground (phrase)
Example: The project finally got off the ground after months of delay.

(bắt đầu thành công) – To start to be successful.
Synonyms: begin, succeed

be opposed to (phrase)
Example: Many people are opposed to animal testing.

(phản đối) – To disagree with or object to something.
Synonyms: disagree with, object to

initiative (n)
Example: The new education initiative will help students learn faster.

(sáng kiến) – A new plan or project to solve a problem.
Synonyms: proposal, idea, plan, scheme

distribute (v)
Example: They distributed food to the flood victims.

(phân phát, phân bổ) – To give out or spread something among people.
Synonyms: give out, allocate, spread

symbolic (adj)
Example: The dove is symbolic of peace.

(mang tính biểu tượng) – Representing an idea or quality.
Synonyms: figurative, representative, emblematic

seize (v)
Example: Police seized a large quantity of drugs.

(chiếm, nắm bắt) – To take hold of or capture something quickly.
Synonyms: grab, capture, take, hold

elaborate (adj)
Example: The report was full of elaborate details.

(tỉ mỉ, chi tiết) – Carefully prepared and detailed.
Synonyms: complicated, complex, detailed

municipality (n)
Example: The municipality is responsible for maintaining public parks.

(đô thị, thành phố) – A town or city with its own government.
Synonyms: city, borough, town, metropolis

turn out (phrasal v)
Example: The event turned out to be a huge success.

(hóa ra, trở nên) – To result or become in a particular way.
Synonyms: result, become, end up

unanimously (adv)
Example: The committee unanimously agreed on the proposal.

(nhất trí, đồng lòng) – With complete agreement by everyone.
Synonyms: collectively, totally, consistently

glorious (adj)
Example: They enjoyed a glorious sunset on the beach.

(rực rỡ, huy hoàng) – Wonderful or magnificent.
Synonyms: magnificent, superb, wonderful

discourage (v)
Example: Don’t let failure discourage you from trying again.

(làm nản lòng, ngăn cản) – To make someone less confident or eager.
Synonyms: deter, demoralize, dishearten

deposit (n)
Example: A deposit is required before moving into the apartment.

(tiền đặt cọc) – A sum of money paid in advance and returned later.
Synonyms: payment, advance

arouse (v)
Example: The speech aroused public interest.

(khuấy động, khơi dậy) – To awaken or stimulate feelings or interest.
Synonyms: provoke, awaken, inspire

conscious (adj)
Example: She was fully conscious during the operation.

(có ý thức, nhận biết) – Aware of something or able to think clearly.
Synonyms: aware, mindful, deliberate

prove (v)
Example: The experiment proved that the theory was correct.

(chứng minh) – To show something is true by evidence.
Synonyms: demonstrate, verify, show

chip (n)
Example: Modern phones use advanced computer chips.

(vi mạch) – A very small piece of silicon used in electronic devices.
Synonyms: microchip

conspicuous (adj)
Example: Her red hat made her very conspicuous in the crowd.

(dễ thấy, nổi bật) – Clearly visible or noticeable.
Synonyms: visible, clear, obvious

sturdy (adj)
Example: The table is made of sturdy wood.

(chắc chắn, bền) – Strongly built and durable.
Synonyms: robust, strong, well-made

rack (n)
Example: She placed the magazines on the rack.

(giá đỡ, khung) – A frame or stand for holding things.
Synonyms: frame, holder, framework

announce (v)
Example: The company announced a new product line.

(thông báo, tuyên bố) – To make something known publicly.
Synonyms: inform, publicize, publish

prone to (adj phrase)
Example: Children are prone to catching colds.

(dễ bị, có xu hướng) – Likely to suffer from or be affected by something.
Synonyms: susceptible to, liable to

vandalism (n)
Example: The park was damaged due to vandalism.

(hành vi phá hoại) – The crime of destroying or damaging property.
Synonyms: destruction, damage

theft (n)
Example: The police arrested him for theft.

(sự trộm cắp) – The act of stealing something.
Synonyms: robbery, stealing

abolish (v)
Example: The government plans to abolish outdated laws.

(bãi bỏ, xóa bỏ) – To end or stop something officially.
Synonyms: eliminate, stop, end

profitable (adj)
Example: The investment proved highly profitable.

(có lợi, sinh lời) – Producing profit or financial gain.
Synonyms: lucrative, money-making, commercial

pivotal (adj)
Example: This discovery was pivotal to modern science.

(mang tính then chốt) – Extremely important or crucial.
Synonyms: crucial, key, paramount

corporation (n)
Example: The corporation expanded into several new markets.

(tập đoàn, công ty) – A large company or business group.
Synonyms: firm, enterprise, company

decisive (adj)
Example: She is a decisive leader who makes quick choices.

(quyết đoán) – Showing determination and the ability to make decisions.
Synonyms: determined, resolute, strong-minded

boast (v)
Example: He boasted about his exam results.

(khoe khoang, tự hào) – To talk with pride about something.
Synonyms: brag, show off, pride oneself on

file for (phrasal v)
Example: She filed for divorce last year.

(nộp đơn, yêu cầu chính thức) – To make an official request for something.
Synonyms: request, apply, submit

patent (n)
Example: The inventor applied for a patent for his new design.

(bằng sáng chế) – A legal right for an invention.
Synonyms: copyright, license, right

optimistic (adj)
Example: He is optimistic about his future career.

(lạc quan) – Confident and hopeful about the future.
Synonyms: hopeful, positive, bright, cheerful

stand a chance (idiom)
Example: If you train hard, you stand a good chance of winning.

(có cơ hội) – To have a possibility of success.
Synonyms: have an opportunity, have a possibility

mentality (n)
Example: She has a positive mentality towards challenges.

(tư duy, tinh thần) – A way of thinking or attitude of mind.
Synonyms: attitude, outlook, mindset

long for (phrasal v)
Example: He longed for the comfort of his home.

(mong mỏi, khao khát) – To strongly desire or wish for something.
Synonyms: desire, yearn, crave

outlook (n)
Example: She has a positive outlook on life.

(quan điểm, thái độ) – A person’s general attitude or view about something.
Synonyms: viewpoint, attitude, perspective