Social issues
Vocabulary Related to Social Issues
Alcohol (n) đồ uống có cồn
Pronunciation: /'ælkǝhol/Definition: A liquid substance known for its psychoactive effects; often consumed in beverages like beer and wine.
Anti-bullying (n) việc chống bắt nạt
Pronunciation: /'anti//'bulin/Definition: Activities or policies aimed at preventing bullying in schools and workplaces.
Anxiety (n) sự lo lắng
Pronunciation: /æn'zalǝti/Definition: A feeling of worry, nervousness, or unease about something with an uncertain outcome.
Campaign (n) chiến dịch
Pronunciation: /kæm'pein/Definition: A series of organized activities or events aimed at achieving a specific goal, often in public awareness.
Crime (n) sự phạm tội, tội phạm
Pronunciation: /kraim/Definition: An action or the commission of an act that is forbidden or punishable by law.
Cyberbullying (n) sự bắt nạt trên mạng xã hội
Pronunciation: /'sarbǝ bulin/Definition: Bullying that takes place over digital devices like computers and smartphones.
Depression (n) sự trầm cảm
Pronunciation: /dı'prefen/Definition: A common and serious mental health condition that negatively affects how you feel, think, and act.
Lie (n) lời nói dối
Pronunciation: /lai/Definition: To make an untrue statement with the intent to deceive.
Overpopulation (n) sự quá tải dân số
Definition: A situation where the number of people exceeds the environment's ability to supply resources.
Policy (n) chính sách
Definition: A proposed or adopted course of action by an organization or an individual, often related to law or governance.
Poverty (n) sự nghèo đói
Definition: The state of being extremely poor; lack of basic material possessions or income.
Self-confidence (n) sự tự tin vào bản thân
Definition: A feeling of trust in one’s abilities, qualities, and judgment.
Victim (n) nạn nhân
Definition: A person harmed, injured, or killed as a result of a crime or any other unfortunate circumstance.
Verbs Related to Social Issues
Admit (v) thừa nhận
Pronunciation: /ǝd'mit/Definition: To confess to be true or to acknowledge something.
Obey (v) tuân thủ
Pronunciation: /ǝ'bei/Definition: To comply with the command, direction, or request of someone.
Skip (v) bỏ qua
Pronunciation: /skip/Definition: To omit or leave out something.
Promote (v) khuyến khích
Pronunciation: /prǝ'mǝʊt/Definition: To support or actively encourage a cause or policy.
Frighten (v) làm hoảng sợ
Pronunciation: /'frait'n/Definition: To make someone afraid or scared.
Hesitate (v) do dự
Pronunciation: /'hezitert/Definition: To pause before saying or doing something, often due to uncertainty.
Argue (v) tranh cãi
Pronunciation: /'a:gju:/Definition: To exchange or express diverging or opposite views.
Pretend (v) giả vờ
Pronunciation: /pri'tend/Definition: To act as if something is true when it is not.
Apologise (v) xin lỗi
Pronunciation: /ǝ'pplǝdzaiz/Definition: To express regret for something wrong done.
Target (v) nhắm tới
Pronunciation: /'ta:git/Definition: To aim or direct action toward a specific person or group.
Adjectives Describing Issues
Ashamed (adj) hổ thẹn
Pronunciation: /a'feimd/Definition: Feeling shame, guilt, or embarrassment.
Drunk (adj) say rượu
Pronunciation: /draŋk/Definition: A state of being intoxicated by alcohol.
Fashionable (adj) hợp thời trang
Pronunciation: /fæfnǝbel/Definition: Characterized by current trends or styles.
Offensive (adj) phản cảm
Pronunciation: /ǝ'fensiv/Definition: Causing someone to feel deeply hurt, upset, or angry and sometimes prohibited in public behavior.
Pressing (adj) cấp thiết
Pronunciation: /presin/Definition: Requiring immediate attention or urgent action.
Slim (adj) mảnh khảnh
Pronunciation: /slim/Definition: Thin in an attractive or healthy way.
Violent (adj) bạo lực
Pronunciation: /'vaiǝlǝnt/Definition: Using or involving physical force intended to harm or damage.