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Vocabulary by Topic
Technology
| Word | Definition | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Appliance | /əˈplaɪ.əns/ | Thiết bị, máy móc |
| Turntable | /ˈtɜːnˌteɪ.bəl/ | Máy hát |
| Microprocessor | /ˌmaɪ.krəʊˈprəʊ.ses.ər/ | Bộ vi xử lý |
| Selfie stick | /ˈsel.fi ˌstɪk/ | Gậy hỗ trợ tự chụp ảnh |
| Wireless headphones | /ˈwaɪə.ləs/ /ˈhed.fəʊnz/ | Tai nghe không dây |
| Router | /ˈruː.tər/ | Thiết bị phát sóng internet |
| Cloud storage | /ˈklaʊd ˌstɔː.rɪdʒ/ | Lưu trữ đám mây |
| High-spec (laptop) | Máy tính chất lượng cao | |
| USB (Universal Serial Bus) | Cổng kết nối cáp tiêu chuẩn cho máy tính và thiết bị điện tử khác | |
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| Artificial intelligence | /ˌɑː.tɪ.fɪʃ.əl ɪnˈtel.ɪ.dʒəns/ | Trí tuệ nhân tạo |
| Augmented reality | /ɔːɡˌmentɪd riˈæl.ɪ.ti/ | Thực tế tăng cường |
| Virtual reality | /ˌvɜː.tju.əl riˈæl.ɪ.ti/ | Thực tế ảo |
| Humanoid | /ˈhjuː.mə.nɔɪd/ | Rô bốt hình người |
| Gadget | /ˈɡædʒ.ɪt/ | Đồ dùng công nghệ |
| Labor-intensive | /ˌleɪ.bər.ɪnˈten.sɪv/ | (Công việc) Cần nhiều lao động |
| Personality trait | /ˌpɜː.sənˈæl.ə.ti/ /treɪt/ | Tính cách |
| Strike up conversations | Bắt chuyện | |
| ----------------------- | ----------------------------------- | -------------------------------------- |
| Operating System | /ˈɒp.ər.eɪ.tɪŋ ˌsɪs.təm/ | Hệ điều hành (chung) |
| Streaming videos | /ˈstriː.mɪŋ/ /ˈvɪd.i.əʊ/ | Phát video |
| Cybercriminal | /ˈsaɪ.bə.kraɪm/ | Tội phạm mạng |
| E-commerce | /ˌiːˈkɒm.ɜːs/ | Nền tảng mua bán trực tuyến |
| Intranet | /ˈɪn.trə.net/ | Mạng máy tính nội bộ |
| Algorithm | /ˈæl.ɡə.rɪ.ðəm/ | Thuật toán |
| Wearable technology | /ˈweə.rə.bəl/ /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒi/ | Công nghệ mang trên người |
| Blockchain | /ˈblɒk.tʃeɪn/ | Công nghệ blockchain |
Collocations
| English Phrase | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Eye-opening | Mở mang tầm mắt | Traveling to new countries can be an eye-opening experience. |
| Keep in touch with | Giữ liên lạc với ai | Make sure to keep in touch with your old classmates. |
| Personal and professional relationships | Mối quan hệ cá nhân và sự nghiệp | Building strong personal and professional relationships is key to success. |
| Expand business network | Mở rộng thêm mạng lưới kinh doanh | Attending conferences is a great way to expand your business network. |
| Take part in interactive activities | Tham gia các hoạt động có tính tương tác | Students are encouraged to take part in interactive activities during the workshop. |
| Distract somebody from something | Làm ai đó xao nhãng, mất tập trung | Loud noises can easily distract somebody from their work. |
| Discourage real interaction | Cản trở sự tương tác thực | Excessive use of social media may discourage real interaction. |
| Social isolation | Sự cô lập, cách ly xã hội | Prolonged social isolation can negatively impact mental health. |
| The loss of traditional cultures | Sự mất đi của nét văn hóa truyền thống | Globalization sometimes leads to the loss of traditional cultures. |
| Improve the quality of life | Cải thiện chất lượng cuộc sống | Access to clean water can drastically improve the quality of life in rural areas. |
| Grasp the opportunity | Tận dụng cơ hội để làm gì | She decided to grasp the opportunity and start her own business. |
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| Keep abreast of something | Cập nhật cái gì mới | She always keeps abreast of the latest trends in technology. |
| Work one’s fingers to the bone | Làm việc chăm chỉ | He worked his fingers to the bone to finish the project on time. |
| Pull the Plug On | Dừng lại một việc gì đó ngay lập tức | The company decided to pull the plug on the failing project. |
| Run into a Buzz Saw | Gặp phải sự cố nghiêm trọng và bất ngờ | The team ran into a buzz saw of unexpected challenges during the launch. |
| A glitch in the system | Bị lỗi hệ thống | There was a glitch in the system that delayed the payment processing. |
| To go viral | Trở nên phổ biến với tốc độ kinh ngạc | The funny video went viral within hours of being posted online. |
| To get up to speed | Bắt kịp nhịp độ, xu thế | She needs time to get up to speed on the new software. |
| To troubleshoot | Tìm kiếm và khắc phục sự cố | The IT team is working to troubleshoot the network issue. |
| To plug away | Làm điều gì đó một cách quyết tâm bất chấp những khó khăn | He kept plugging away at his studies despite many setbacks. |
| In the loop | Luôn cập nhật những điều quan trọng đối với những gì bạn và mọi người đang làm | Make sure to keep me in the loop about any changes to the plan. |
Education
| English Term | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|
| Kindergarten | Trường mầm non |
| Primary school | Trường cấp 1 |
| Pre-school education | Giáo dục mầm non |
| Secondary school | Trường cấp 2 |
| High school | Trường trung học phổ thông |
| Boarding school | Trường nội trú |
| Private school | Trường tư thục |
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| Math | Toán học |
| Literature | Ngữ văn |
| English | Tiếng Anh |
| Physics | Vật lý |
| Chemistry | Hóa học |
| Biology | Sinh học |
| Geography | Địa lý |
| History | Lịch sử |
| Art | Nghệ thuật |
| Physical Education (PE) | Thể dục |
| Civil education | Giáo dục công dân |
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| College = further education | Cao đẳng |
| Undergraduate | Cử nhân / Đại học |
| Post-graduate school | Sau đại học |
| BA/BSs = Bachelor of Arts Degree/Bachelor of Science Degree | Bằng Cử nhân Nghệ thuật/Cử nhân Khoa học |
| MA/MSc = Masters of Arts/Masters of Science | Thạc sĩ Nghệ thuật/Thạc sĩ Khoa học |
| PhD = Doctorate | Tiến sĩ |
| Vocational course | Khóa học hướng nghiệp |
| Non-vocational course | Khóa học tổng quát, không liên quan đến hướng nghiệp |
| Distance learning course | Khóa học đào tạo từ xa |
| Comprehensive education | Giáo dục toàn diện |
| English Phrase | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| To learn by heart | Học thuộc lòng | She had to learn the entire poem by heart for the test. |
| To deliver a lecture | Giảng bài | The professor will deliver a lecture on quantum physics tomorrow. |
| To get higher academic results | Đạt được kết quả học tập cao | He studied harder to get higher academic results this semester. |
| Pass with flying colors | Hoàn thành bài kiểm tra với điểm cao | She passed her final exams with flying colors. |
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| To pursue further/tertiary education | Theo đuổi giáo dục bậc đại học | She decided to pursue tertiary education in engineering. |
| To give a presentation | Thực hiện bài thuyết trình | He will give a presentation on climate change tomorrow. |
| To grasp the main point of the lesson | Hiểu được nội dung bài giảng | The students struggled to grasp the main point of the lesson. |
| To bury oneself in tasks/assignments | Vùi mình vào bài tập | She buried herself in assignments to prepare for the deadline. |
| Extracurricular Activities | Hoạt động ngoại khóa | Joining extracurricular activities helps students build teamwork skills. |
| Intellectual Activities | Hoạt động về trí tuệ | Chess clubs are great examples of intellectual activities. |
| To take a gap year | Nghỉ học một năm | She decided to take a gap year to travel and gain new experiences. |
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| A for effort | Sự cố gắng hết sức mình cho dù kết quả có thể không như mong muốn | She didn’t win, but her dedication earned her an A for effort. |
| Copycat | Những người chuyên đi bắt chước bài người khác | The teacher warned the copycats about cheating during the exam. |
| Drop out of school | Nghỉ học | He had to drop out of school due to financial difficulties. |
| Put your thinking cap on | Suy nghĩ về một vấn đề nào đó một cách nghiêm túc | You’ll need to put your thinking cap on to solve this puzzle. |
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| Learn a wide range of skills | Học được các kỹ năng khác nhau | She hopes to learn a wide range of skills in her new job. |
| Explore each other’s perspectives | Khám phá sự khác nhau/giống nhau và quan điểm của người khác | The workshop was a great opportunity to explore each other’s perspectives. |
| Gain international qualifications | Có được bằng cấp quốc tế | He plans to study abroad to gain international qualifications. |
| Encourage independent learning | Thúc đẩy việc tự học | The teacher encouraged independent learning in her students. |
| Reach new heights of knowledge | Đạt đến những đỉnh cao tri thức mới | This course will help you reach new heights of knowledge in science. |
| Move up the career ladder | Thăng tiến trong công việc | She moved up the career ladder quickly after finishing her degree. |
| Burn the midnight oil = Work very late into the night | Thức khuya để học/làm việc | He had to burn the midnight oil to complete the project on time. |
| There is little chance for | Hầu như không có cơ hội cho… | There is little chance for success without proper preparation. |
| Poor/outdated School facilities | Cơ sở vật chất nghèo nàn/cũ | The students complained about the poor school facilities. |
Environment
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Pollution | /pəˈluː.ʃən/ | Sự ô nhiễm/ quá trình ô nhiễm |
| Contamination | /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/ | Sự nhiễm độc |
| A marine ecosystem | /məˈriːn/ /ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm/ | Hệ sinh thái dưới nước |
| Solar panel | /ˌsəʊ.lə ˈpæn.əl/ | Tấm năng lượng mặt trời |
| Habitat destruction | /ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ /dɪˈstrʌk.ʃən/ | Phá hủy môi trường sống tự nhiên |
| Fossil fuels | /ˈfɒs.əl ˌfjʊəl/ | Nhiên liệu hóa thạch |
| Deforestation | /diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/ | Nạn phá rừng |
| Preserve biodiversity | /prɪˈzɜːv/ /ˌbaɪ.əʊ.daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ | Bảo tồn sự đa dạng sinh học |
| Greenhouse | /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/ | Hiệu ứng nhà kính |
| The ozone layer | /ˈəʊ.zəʊn ˌleɪ.ər/ | Tầng ozon |
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| Exploit | /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ | Khai thác |
| Over-abuse | /ˈəʊ.vər ; əˈbjuːz/ | Lạm dụng quá mức |
| Degrade ecosystems | /dɪˈɡreɪd , ˈiː.kəʊˌsɪs.təm/ | Làm suy thoái hệ sinh thái |
| Damage | /ˈdæm.ɪdʒ/ | Phá hủy |
| Deplete natural resources | /dɪˈpliːt/ /ˌnætʃ.ər.əl rɪˈzɔː.sɪz/ | Làm cạn kiệt tài nguyên thiên nhiên |
| Offset CO2 emissions | /ɒfˈset , iˈmɪʃ.ən/ | Làm giảm lượng khí thải carbon/CO2 |
| Raise awareness | /reɪz ; əˈweə.nəs/ | Nâng cao nhận thức |
| Log forests | /lɒɡ; ˈfɒr.ɪst/ | Chặt phá rừng |
| Threaten natural habitats | /ˈθret.ən/ /ˈnætʃ.ər.əl ˈhæb.ɪ.tæt/ | Đe dọa môi trường sống tự nhiên |
| Tackle/cope with | /ˈtæk.əl/ ; | Giải quyết |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Efficacious | /ˌef.ɪˈkeɪ.ʃəs/ | Hiệu quả |
| Poisonous | /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/ | Độc hại |
| Environmentally-friendly | /ɪn.vaɪ.rənˌmen.təl.i ˈfrend.li/ | Thân thiện với môi trường |
| Excessive | Quá mức | |
| Easily recyclable | /ˈiː.zəl.i ; ˌriːˈsaɪ.klə.bəl/ | Có thể dễ dàng tái chế |
| Sustainable | /səˈsteɪnəbəl/ | Bền vững |
| Biodegradable | /ˌbaɪəʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbəl/ | Có thể phân hủy |
| Compostable | /kɒmˈpɒs.tə.bəl/ | Có thể phân hủy thành phân hữu cơ |
| Endangered | /ɪnˈdeɪn.dʒəd/ | Bị đe dọa |
| Disposable | /dɪˈspəʊ.zə.bəl/ | Có thể tái sử dụng |
Global Warming
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Soil erosion | /sɔɪl, ɪˈrəʊ.ʒən/ | Xói mòn đất |
| Activated carbon | /ˈæk.tɪ.veɪt, ˈkɑː.bən/ | Than hoạt tính |
| Alternatives | /ɒlˈtɜː.nə.tɪv/ | Giải pháp thay thế |
| Deforestation | /diːˌfɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən/ | Phá rừng |
| Contamination | /kənˈtæm.ɪ.neɪt/ | Sự làm nhiễm độc |
| Greenhouse | /ˈɡriːn.haʊs/ | Hiệu ứng nhà kính |
| Acid deposition | /ˈæs.ɪd, ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/ | Mưa axit |
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| Protect a coastal ecosystem | Bảo vệ hệ sinh thái ven bờ | Local communities are working to protect a coastal ecosystem from overfishing. |
| Aerobic attached-growth treatment process | Quá trình xử lý sinh học hiếu khí dính bám | The plant uses an aerobic attached-growth treatment process to filter out contaminants. |
| Aerobic suspended-growth treatment process | Quá trình xử lý sinh học hiếu khí lơ lửng | The treatment facility utilizes an aerobic suspended-growth treatment process to purify wastewater. |
| Raise awareness of environmental issues | Nâng cao nhận thức về những vấn đề môi trường | Schools and NGOs organize events to raise awareness of environmental issues like pollution. |
| Deplete natural resources/the ozone layer | Làm cạn kiệt tài nguyên thiên nhiên/tầng ozon | The burning of coal and oil continues to deplete natural resources and harm the ozone layer. |
Pollution Environment
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Exhaust gas | /ɪɡˈzɔːst, ɡæs/ | Khí thải gas |
| Illegal dumping | /ɪˈliː.ɡəl, ˈdʌm.pɪŋ/ | Xả rác trái quy định |
| Intensive farming | /ɪnˌten.sɪv ˈfɑː.mɪŋ/ | Canh tác quá mức |
| Overpopulation | /ˌəʊ.vəˌpɒp.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/ | Dân số quá lớn |
| Overgrazing | /ˌəʊ.vəˈɡreɪ.zɪŋ/ | Chăn thả quá mức |
| Fresh/pure | /freʃ/ /pjʊər/ | Trong lành |
| Catalyze (for) | /ˈkæt̬.əl.aɪz/ | Xúc tác (cho) |
| Produce pollution/CO2/greenhouse (gas) emissions | – | Tạo ra sự ô nhiễm/ khí CO2/ khí thải nhà kính |
| Contaminate groundwater/the soil/food/crops | – | Làm ô nhiễm nguồn nước ngầm/ đất/ thực phẩm/ mùa màng |
Energy
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|---|
| Sources of Power | /sɔːsiz əv paʊəʳ/ | Nguồn năng lượng |
| Coal mine | /kəʊl maɪn/ | Mỏ than |
| Generation of Power | /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən əv paʊəʳ/ | Sự phát điện |
| Nuclear reactor | /ˈnjuː.klɪəʳ riˈæk.təʳ/ | Lò phản ứng hạt nhân |
| Electrical generator | /ɪˈlek.trɪ.kəl ˈdʒen.ə.reɪ.təʳ/ | Máy phát điện |
| Transformer | /trænsˈfɔː.məʳ/ | Máy biến thế |
| Radioactive waste | /ˌreɪ.di.əʊˈæk.tɪv, weɪst/ | Chất thải phóng xạ |
| Hydroelectricity | /ˌhaɪ.drəʊ.ɪ.lekˈtrɪs.ə.ti/ | Thủy điện |
| Implement rolling power cuts | – | Tiến hành cắt điện luân phiên |
| High levels of radiation | – | Mức độ phóng xạ cao |
| Nuclear accident = nuclear disaster | – | Tai nạn/thảm họa hạt nhân |
Garbage
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation |
|---|---|---|
| litterer | /ˈlɪtərər/ | Người xả rác |
| emission | /ɪˈmɪʃn/ | Khí thải |
| disturbing | /dɪˈstɜːrbɪŋ/ | Khó chịu |
| separate/ segregated | /ˈsep.ər.ət/ | Phân loại |
| /ˈseɡ.rɪ.ɡeɪ.tɪd/ | ||
| fouling organisms | /fuːˈleɪɪŋ/ /ˈɔːgənɪzmz/ | Sinh vật gây ô nhiễm |
| disposal place | /dɪˈspoʊzl pleɪs/ | Nơi vứt rác |
| to prioritize | /praɪˈɔːrətaɪz/ | Ưu tiên cái gì hơn |
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| construction projects | công trình xây dựng | Large construction projects are being built in the city. |
| expanding fleets of cars and motorcycles | hàng dài ô tô và xe máy | Expanding fleets of cars and motorcycles contribute to traffic congestion. |
| air quality | chất lượng không khí | The air quality in urban areas has worsened over the years. |
| discard food waste | bỏ thức ăn thừa | It's important to discard food waste properly to avoid pollution. |
| the global plastic waste crisis | cuộc khủng hoảng rác thải nhựa toàn cầu | The global plastic waste crisis requires immediate action to reduce waste. |
| a world free of plastic pollution | một thế giới không ô nhiễm nhựa | We all strive for a world free of plastic pollution. |
Some ideas
| English Term | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| carbon footprint | dấu chân carbon (từ lóng), chỉ hệ quả của quá trình sử dụng carbon để lại | The company's carbon footprint is significant due to its large factories. |
| ozone layer depletion | suy thoái tầng ozon, thủng tầng ozon | Ozone layer depletion leads to more harmful UV rays reaching the Earth. |
| temperatures soar | sự tăng nhiệt độ, sự nóng lên | As temperatures soar, many animals face challenges in their habitats. |
| natural disaster | thảm họa thiên nhiên | The earthquake was a natural disaster that devastated the city. |
| climate change | biến đổi khí hậu | Climate change is causing more extreme weather patterns. |
| industrial waste | rác thải công nghiệp | The factory was fined for improper disposal of industrial waste. |
| plastic pollution crisis | khủng hoảng ô nhiễm nhựa | The plastic pollution crisis is affecting oceans and wildlife. |
| the burning of fossil fuels | việc đốt nhiên liệu hóa thạch | The burning of fossil fuels is a major contributor to air pollution. |
| melting of the polar ice caps | tan băng ở cực | The melting of the polar ice caps is causing sea levels to rise. |
| desertification | quá trình sa mạc hóa | Desertification is spreading due to overgrazing and deforestation. |
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| threaten species with extinction | đe dọa giống loài có nguy cơ tuyệt chủng | Pollution is threatening species with extinction, especially marine life. |
| increases the risk of respiratory infections | làm tăng nguy cơ nhiễm trùng đường hô hấp | Poor air quality increases the risk of respiratory infections. |
| reduced lung function | chức năng phổi bị giảm đi | Smoking can lead to reduced lung function over time. |
| cause buildings and monuments to decay | làm cho các tòa nhà và di tích bị tàn phá | Pollution can cause buildings and monuments to decay more quickly. |
| lower reproductive rates | bệnh tật và tỷ lệ sinh sản thấp hơn | Environmental stress can lower reproductive rates in wildlife. |
| mild breathing difficulties | khó thở nhẹ | The pollution in the air can cause mild breathing difficulties. |
| polluted cities | các thành phố bị ô nhiễm | Many polluted cities suffer from poor air quality and health issues. |
| create dust storms | tạo ra bão bụi | Dry weather and pollution can create dust storms in arid regions. |
| damage crops, forests | phá hoại mùa màng, rừng | Chemicals in the environment can damage crops and forests. |
| to float around the world’s oceans | trôi nổi khắp các đại dương trên thế giới | Plastics float around the world’s oceans, causing environmental harm. |
| kill millions of marine animals | giết hàng triệu động vật biển | Oil spills can kill millions of marine animals, disrupting ecosystems. |
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| replace gasoline-fueled cars with zero-emissions vehicles | thay thế xe chạy bằng xăng bằng xe không thải khí thải ra môi trường | The government plans to replace gasoline-fueled cars with zero-emissions vehicles by 2030. |
| install pollution control devices | lắp đặt thiết bị kiểm soát ô nhiễm | Factories must install pollution control devices to reduce harmful emissions. |
| take public transportation instead of driving a car | đi phương tiện công cộng thay vì lái xe | To reduce air pollution, many people choose to take public transportation instead of driving a car. |
| adopt laws to regulate emissions | thông qua luật để điều tiết lượng khí thải | The government has adopted new laws to regulate emissions from industrial factories. |
| the green movement | cuộc vận động xanh | The green movement is gaining momentum as more people adopt sustainable practices. |
| recycling waste or planting a tree in their garden | tái chế rác thải và trồng cây trong vườn. | Many people in the neighborhood are recycling waste or planting trees in their garden to help the environment. |
| develop renewable energy | phát triển nguồn năng lượng có thể tái tạo | The country is investing heavily to develop renewable energy sources like wind and solar power. |
| choose products with less packaging | chọn sản phẩm ít bao bì | Consumers are encouraged to choose products with less packaging to reduce waste. |
| take action on global warming | ngăn chặn sự nóng lên toàn cầu | It's essential for world leaders to take action on global warming to protect future generations. |
Family
| English Term | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Nuclear family | /ˈnu·kli·ər ˈfæm·ə·li/ | Gia đình cơ bản với đầy đủ bố mẹ và con cái | Nuclear family is mostly in Vietnam. |
| Immediate family | /ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæm·ə·li/ | Gia đình ruột thịt | Immediate family is close-knit. |
| Extended family | /ɪkˈsten·dɪd ˈfæm·ə·li/ | Đại gia đình | On Tet, extended families will get together. |
| Dysfunctional family | /dɪsˈfʌŋkʃənl ˈfæm·ə·li/ | Gia đình bất ổn | Ben grew up in a dysfunctional family. That’s why he became a thief at teenager age. |
| Single parent | /ˈsɪŋ.ɡəl ˈper.ənt/ | Bố hoặc mẹ đơn thân | Nowadays, more people prefer to become single parents. |
| Adoptive parents | /əˈdɒptɪv ˈpeərənt/ | Gia đình nhận con nuôi | Adoptive parents of Nicole changed their life. |
| Only-child | /ˌəʊnli ˈtʃaɪld/ | Gia đình một con | Thomas lives in an only-child family, so he acts so rudely. |
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| Ancestor | /ˈænsestə(r)/ | Tổ tiên | His ancestors had blue blood. |
| Parent | /ˈpeərənt/ | Bố mẹ | Marie and Ben have recently become parents. |
| Grandfather / Grandmother | /ˈɡrænfɑːðə(r)//ˈɡrænmʌðə(r)/ | Ông / bà | The factory had been founded by his grandfather. |
| Father / Mother | /ˈfɑːðə(r)//ˈmʌðə(r)/ | Bố/ mẹ | My father and my mother got married in 1996. |
| Brother | /ˈbrʌðə(r)/ | Anh / em trai | I had two younger brothers, one is eight, and one is five. |
| Sister | /ˈsɪstə(r)/ | Chị/ em gái | My older sister lives in another city because she pursues her dream. |
| Sibling | /ˈsɪblɪŋ/ | Anh em ruột | Sibling rivalry is an amazing memory of my childhood. |
| Daughter | /ˈdɔːtə(r)/ | Con gái | Father and daughter usually have a close-knit relationship. |
| Son | /sʌn/ | Con trai | Albert’s four-year-old son is so adorable. |
| Twin/triplet | /twɪn// /ˈtrɪplət/ | Song sinh / sinh ba | Michelle wishes to have a twin or triplet after watching The Return of Superman show. |
| Stepfather / Stepmother | /ˈstepfɑːðə(r)/ /ˈstepmʌðə(r)/ | Bố dượng / Mẹ kế | It’s difficult to be a stepfather or stepmother. |
| Half-brother / Half-sister | /ˈhɑːf brʌðə(r)/ /ˈhɑːf sɪstə(r)/ | Anh em cùng cha khác mẹ/cùng mẹ khác cha | I have two younger sisters and a half-brother. |
| Step-brother / Step-sister | /ˈstepˌbrʌ.ðər/ /ˈstepˌsɪs.tər/ | Anh kế / Chị kế | Because of my father’s wedding, I have a five-year-old stepbrother and an eight-year-old stepsister. |
| Nephew | /ˈnefjuː/ | Cháu trai | My nephew looks like an angel. |
| Niece | /niːs/ | Cháu gái | The grandfather loves to take care of their niece. |
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| Cousin | /ˈkʌzn/ | Anh em họ | We have a lot of distant cousins living in California. |
| Distant relative | /ˈdɪstənt ˈrelətɪv/ | Họ hàng xa | Last night, the distant relatives came to my home to see the new baby. |
| Uncle | /ˈʌŋkl/ | Bác trai/chú/cậu | Uncle Liam, my father’s younger brother, plays poker with me at the weekend. |
| Aunt | /ɑːnt/ | Bác gái/cô/dì/thím | Lisa is my aunt and she is my drawing teacher too. |
| Nephew | /ˈnef.juː/ | Cháu trai | I have a nephew, who is 5 years old. |
| ---> | --- | --- | --- |
| Father-in-law | /ˈfɑːðər ɪn lɔː/ | Bố chồng / bố vợ | Lusia’s father-in-law got sick after her wedding. |
| Mother-in-law | /ˈmʌðər ɪn lɔː/ | Mẹ chồng / mẹ vợ | Her mother-in-law and Ann always tell off. That makes Ann’s husband confused a lot. |
| Parents-in-law | /ˈpeərənts ɪn lɔː/ | Bố mẹ chồng / bố mẹ vợ | My husband and her husband have been visiting her parents-in-law in Turkey for 3 weeks. |
| Son-in-law | /ˈsʌn ɪn lɔː/ | Con rể | The Johnsons have three sons-in-law. One of them just came back from the USA. |
| Daughter-in-law | /ˈdɔːtər ɪn lɔː/ | Con dâu | My daughter-in-law can cook well. |
| Sister-in-law | /ˈsɪstər ɪn lɔː/ | Chị / em dâu | I have a selfish sister-in-law. She leaves her child at home and hangs out all day with friends. |
| Brother-in-law | /ˈbrʌðər ɪn lɔː/ | Anh / em rể | My brother-in-law is a pilot. |
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| Get together | /ɡet təˈɡeðə(r)/ | Tụ họp | My family gets together every Sunday and enjoys my mother’s cooking. |
| Adopt | /əˈdɒpt/ | Nhận nuôi | Angelina Jolie adopted a Vietnamese boy in 2007. |
| Look after | /lʊk ˈæf.tɚ/ | Chăm sóc | My grandmother has looked after me from my childhood until now. |
| Bring up | /brɪŋ ʌp/ | Nuôi nấng | Lisa brings up her sister’s son after her death. |
| Grow up | /ɡrəʊ ʌp/ | Trưởng thành | Children grow up believing they are the center of the universe. |
| Give birth to | /ɡɪv bɜːθ tə/ | Sinh con | Since his wife gave birth to their first child, he understood what responsibility was. |
| Take after | /teɪk ˈɑːftə(r)/ | Giống (Ngoại hình) | Milan takes after his half-brother although they don’t have the same father. |
| Settle down | /ˈsetl daʊn/ | Định cư | My ancestor migrated from the Northern to the Southern and settled there in 1954. |
| Tell off | /tel ɒf/ | La mắng | John’s mother always tells him off. |
| Make up with | /meɪk ʌp wɪð/ | Làm hòa với | My father buys a flower pot to make up with my mother. |
| Divorce | /dɪˈvɔːs/ | Li dị | She told him she was filing for divorce. |
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| Black sheep of the family | /blæk ʃiːp əv ðə ˈfæməli/ | Thành viên cá biệt trong gia đình | Cinderella became a black sheep of the family because her mother died. |
| Fall out with | /fɔːl aʊt wɪð/ | Xung đột, tranh cãi với ai đó và sau đó không còn thân thiện với họ nữa | He left home after falling out with his parents. |
| Own flesh and blood | /əʊn fleʃ ənd blʌd/ | Người thân của nhau | I couldn't send him away - he's my own flesh and blood. |
| Blood is thicker than water | /blʌd ɪz θɪk ðən ˈwɔːtə(r)/ | Một giọt máu đào hơn ao nước lã | Families have their problems and jealousies, but blood is thicker than water. |
| Breadwinner | /ˈbredwɪnə(r)/ | Người gánh kinh tế gia đình | He is 34, a father of three, and the sole breadwinner of the family. |
| Run in the family | /rʌn ɪn ðə ˈfæməli/ | Đặc tính, di truyền | The doctor ordered some tests because breast cancer runs in my family. |
| Wear the trousers | /weə(r) ðə ˈtraʊzəz/ | Người quyết định | In my home, my mother wears trousers. |
Health
Healthy Lifestyle
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Balanced diet | /ˌbæl.ənst ˈdaɪ.ət/ | Chế độ ăn uống cân bằng, điều độ | A balanced diet includes a variety of foods to provide the nutrients your body needs. |
| Organic food | /ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk/ /fuːd/ | Thực phẩm hữu cơ | Organic food is grown without synthetic pesticides or fertilizers. |
| Intense workout | /ɪnˈtens/ /ˈwɜː.kaʊt/ | Tập luyện cường độ cao | I do an intense workout every morning to build muscle and improve stamina. |
| Stay hydrated | /haɪˈdreɪt/ | Giữ cơ thể không mất nước | It's important to stay hydrated, especially during hot weather or after exercising. |
| Health-conscious | /helθ/ /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ | Quan tâm đến sức khoẻ | Many health-conscious people prefer to buy organic products and avoid processed foods. |
| Have regular check-ups | /ˈreɡ.jə.lər/ /ˈtʃek.ʌp/ | Đi khám định kỳ | It’s advisable to have regular check-ups to detect any health problems early. |
| Disease prevention | /dɪˈziːz prɪˈvenʃn/ | Phòng chống bệnh tật | Vaccinations are an important part of disease prevention. |
| Optimistic mindset | /ˈɒp.tɪ.mɪ.zəm/ | Tư tưởng lạc quan | Having an optimistic mindset can help you overcome difficult situations in life. |
| Speed up my metabolism | Tăng cường trao đổi chất | Drinking water and exercising can help speed up my metabolism. | |
| Eat fresh fruit and vegetables | Ăn rau quả tươi | It's always a good idea to eat fresh fruit and vegetables for better health. | |
| To limit sugar intake | Hạn chế lượng đường nạp vào | It's important to limit sugar intake to maintain healthy blood sugar levels. |
Pandemic (Đại dịch)
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Screening | /’skri:.nin/ | Sàng lọc | Screening for early detection of diseases is essential for effective treatment. |
| Quarantine | /ˈkwɒrəntiːn/ | Cách ly | People who have been exposed to the virus are required to quarantine for 14 days. |
| Social distancing | /ˌsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdɪs.təns.ɪŋ/ | Cách ly xã hội | During the pandemic, social distancing became a necessary measure to slow the spread of the virus. |
| Protective measures | /prəˈtektɪv ˈmeʒəz/ | Biện pháp phòng ngừa | Protective measures like wearing masks and hand sanitizing can reduce the risk of infection. |
| Self-isolate | /ˌselfˈaɪ.sə.leɪt/ | Tự cách ly | After showing symptoms, she decided to self-isolate until her test results came back. |
| Social bubble | /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl/ /ˈbʌb.əl/ | Vòng tròn xã hội khép kín | During the lockdown, some families formed a social bubble to allow for safe interactions. |
| Vocabulary | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| Work from home | Làm việc tại nhà | Many people have adapted to work from home since the pandemic started. |
| Personal protective equipment | Thiết bị bảo hộ cá nhân | Personal protective equipment like masks and gloves is essential for healthcare workers. |
| A global health crisis | Một cuộc khủng hoảng sức khỏe toàn cầu | The COVID-19 pandemic became a global health crisis that affected millions of lives worldwide. |
| To be fully vaccinated | Được tiêm chủng đầy đủ | It is important to be fully vaccinated to protect yourself and others from severe illness. |
| To halt the spread of the virus | Ngăn chặn sự lây lan của vi rút | Governments worldwide imposed lockdowns to halt the spread of the virus. |
| To face an existential threat | Đối mặt với mối đe dọa tới sự tồn tại của con người | Climate change is considered by many experts as an existential threat to humanity. |
| To experience financial hardship | Gặp khó khăn về tài chính | Many small businesses are struggling and experiencing financial hardship due to the ongoing crisis. |
Health Care
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Disseminate information | /dɪˈsem.ɪ.neɪt/ /ˌɪn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ | Phổ biến thông tin | Health organizations disseminate information about COVID-19 prevention through various media. |
| Early diagnosis | /ˈɜː.li/ /ˌdaɪ.əɡˈnəʊ.sɪs/ | Chẩn đoán sớm | Early diagnosis of diseases like cancer can significantly improve the chances of effective treatment. |
| Treatment | /ˈtriːt.mənt/ | Điều trị | The treatment for the flu often involves rest, fluids, and medication prescribed by a doctor. |
| Prescription | /prɪˈskrɪp.ʃən/ | Việc kê đơn thuốc | The doctor gave me a prescription for antibiotics to treat my infection. |
| Organize medical workshops | /ˈɔrgəˌnaɪz ˈmɛdəkəl ˈwɜrkˌʃɑps/ | Tổ chức hội thảo y khoa | The hospital will organize medical workshops to train staff on the latest treatment techniques. |
| Advanced medical facilities | /ədˈvænst ˈmɛdəkəl fəˈsɪlətiz/ | Trang thiết bị y tế hiện đại | The city has advanced medical facilities that can handle complex surgeries and emergency situations. |
| To take the full responsibility | /tə teɪk ðə fʊl rɪˈspɒnsɪbɪləti/ | Chịu toàn bộ trách nhiệm | As the project manager, I take the full responsibility for ensuring the project is completed on time. |
| Enhance medical workers' competency | /ɪnˈhæns ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈwɜrkərz ˈkəmˌpɛtənsi/ | Nâng cao năng lực của nhân viên y tế | Continuous education programs help enhance medical workers' competency in handling new technologies. |
Unhealthy Habits
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eating Disorder | /ˈiː.tɪŋ dɪˌsɔː.dər/ | Rối loạn tiêu hóa | Eating disorders such as anorexia and bulimia can have serious health consequences if not treated. |
| Narcotic | /nɑːˈkɒt.ɪk/ | Chất gây nghiện bị cấm | Narcotics like heroin are illegal and can cause severe addiction and health issues. |
| Fast/Processed foods | /ˈprəʊ.sest/ /fuːd/ | Thực phẩm nhanh/ chế biến | Fast foods, like burgers and fries, are often high in unhealthy fats and sugars. |
| Junk food | /ˈdʒʌŋk ˌfuːd/ | Đồ ăn vặt | Junk food is often full of calories and low in nutritional value, which can lead to weight gain. |
| Taking drugs | /drʌɡ/ | Sử dụng ma túy | Taking drugs, especially without medical supervision, can lead to addiction and serious health risks. |
| Chronic disease | /ˈkrɒn.ɪk/ /dɪˈziːz/ | Bệnh mãn tính | Chronic diseases like diabetes require long-term management and lifestyle changes. |
| Sedentary lifestyles | /ˈsed.ən.tər.i/ /ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ | Lối sống thụ động | Sedentary lifestyles, such as sitting for long periods, are linked to various health problems. |
| Highly addictive ingredients | /ˈhaɪ.li/ /əˈdɪk.tɪv/ /ɪnˈɡriː.dɪənts/ | Các thành phần gây nghiện cao | Many snacks and processed foods contain highly addictive ingredients like sugar and salt. |
| Excessive consumption of… | /ɪkˈses.ɪv/ /kənˈsʌmpʃən/ | Việc tiêu thụ quá mức… | Excessive consumption of sugary drinks can lead to weight gain and an increased risk of diabetes. |
Colocations
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Prevention is better than cure | /prɪˈvɛnʃən ɪz ˈbɛtər ðən kjʊər/ | Phòng bệnh hơn chữa bệnh | Prevention is better than cure, so regular exercise is important to maintain good health. |
| Burden on society | /ˈbɜː.dən ɒn səˈsaɪ.ə.ti/ | Gánh nặng cho xã hội | The aging population is a growing burden on society, requiring more healthcare resources. |
| Upgrade medical competency | /ʌpˈɡreɪd ˈmɛdɪkəl ˈkɒmpɪtənsi/ | Nâng cao tay nghề của y bác sĩ | To keep up with medical advancements, doctors must continually upgrade their medical competency. |
| Reduce personal financial stress | /rɪˈdjuːs ˈpɜːsənl faɪˈnænʃəl strɛs/ | Giảm áp lực lên tài chính cá nhân | Creating a savings plan can help reduce personal financial stress during unexpected situations. |
| Easy organization of activities and campaigns | /ˈiːzi ˌɔːɡəˈnaɪzeɪʃən ɒv ækˈtɪvɪtiz ənd ˈkæmˌpeɪnz/ | Tổ chức các hoạt động và chiến dịch dễ dàng | The software allows for easy organization of activities and campaigns, making event management much simpler. |
| To alleviate (the) pain/symptoms | /əˈliː.eɪt/ /ðə/ /peɪn/ /ˈsɪmptəmz/ | Giảm đau, giảm triệu chứng | Medication can help alleviate the pain and symptoms of a headache. |
| To reduce one's stress levels | /rɪˈdjuːs wʌnz strɛs ˈlɛvəlz/ | Giảm bớt mức độ căng thẳng | Regular meditation is proven to reduce one's stress levels significantly. |
| To take the full responsibility | /tə teɪk ðə fʊl rɪˌspɒnsɪˈbɪləti/ | Chịu toàn bộ trách nhiệm | As the project manager, she decided to take the full responsibility for the project's success. |
| To lead a sedentary lifestyle | /tə liːd ə ˈsɛd.ənˌter.i ˈlaɪf.staɪl/ | Để có lối sống ít vận động | Leading a sedentary lifestyle can lead to various health issues, such as obesity and cardiovascular disease. |
| To reduce meat intake | /tə rɪˈdjuːs miːt ˈɪnteɪk/ | Giảm lượng thịt | To maintain a healthy diet, it's advisable to reduce meat intake and focus more on plant-based foods. |
| The prevalence of fast food and processed food | /ðə ˈprɛvələns əv fæst fuːd ənd ˈprəʊsɛst fuːd/ | Việc thịnh hành của thức ăn nhanh và các thức ăn được chế biến sẵn | The prevalence of fast food and processed food has been linked to rising health issues, like obesity and diabetes. |
Job/Career
| Vocabulary | Pronunciation | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bodyguard | /ˈbɒd.i.ɡɑːd/ | Vệ sĩ | I work as a bodyguard, ensuring the safety of high-profile clients. |
| Judge | /dʒʌdʒ/ | Thẩm phán | I am in no position to judge, as I don't have all the facts. |
| Forensic scientist | /fəˈren.sɪk ˈsaɪən.tɪst/ | Nhân viên pháp y | At one stage, a forensic scientist in the witness box had a chart. |
| Barrister | /ˈbær.ɪ.stər/ | Luật sư bào chữa | She chose a career as a barrister after studying law at university. |
| Security officer | /sɪˈkjʊə.rɪ.ti ˈɒfɪsər/ | Nhân viên an ninh | The boy was shot dead by a security officer who had no charges brought against him. |
| Solicitor | /səˈlɪsɪtə(r)/ | Cố vấn luật pháp | Her solicitor said she may take legal action against the company. |
| Detective | /dɪˈtɛktɪv/ | Thám tử | I hired a private detective to find out who was responsible for the crime. |
| Lawyer | /ˈlɔːjə(r)/ | Luật sư | I hope you have a good lawyer to represent you in court. |
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| Programmer | /ˈprəʊɡræmər/ | Lập trình viên | Bob is a software computer programmer. |
| Web developer | /wɛb dɪˈvɛləpər/ | Nhân viên phát triển mạng | She works as a web developer for a financial services company. |
| Database administrator | /ˈdeɪtəˌbæs ædˈmɪnɪstreɪtə(r)/ | Nhân viên quản lý dữ liệu | The table space is created by database administrator. |
| Computer software engineer | /kəmˈpjuːtə ˈsɒftweər ˌɪnˈdʒɪnɪə(r)/ | Kỹ sư phần mềm máy tính | Our software engineers work alongside our design engineers and motors engineers. |
| UX designer | /ˈjuːɛks dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ | Người thiết kế trải nghiệm người dùng | Crafting a compelling UX designer bio is a powerful way to showcase your unique value proposition. |
| Systems analyst | /ˈsɪstəmz ˈænəlɪst/ | Chuyên viên phân tích hệ thống | As a systems analyst, you will be at the center of developing this software. |
| IT security specialist | /aɪ tiː sɪˈkjʊərɪti ˈspɛʃəlɪst/ | Chuyên viên an ninh mạng | Security specialists develop and implement the security measures their organization needs to protect their information assets in a secure system. |
| IT business analyst | /aɪ tiː ˈbɪznɪs ˈænəlɪst/ | Chuyên viên phân tích yêu cầu doanh nghiệp | But travel trade groups and business analysts put it lower. |
| Accountant | /əˈkaʊntənt/ | Kế toán | I am an accountant. |
| Actuary | /ˈæktʃʊəri/ | Chuyên viên thống kê | Without his job as an insurance actuary, the 66-year-old Schmidt has no identity. |
| Investment analyst | /ɪnˈvɛstmənt ˈænəlɪst/ | Nhà phân tích đầu tư | Constance's husband is a financial analyst. |
| Financial adviser | /fɪˈnænʃəl ədˈvaɪzə(r)/ | Cố vấn tài chính | Her independent financial adviser had died a short time before and she had no one to consult. |
| Management consultant | /ˈmænɪdʒmənt kənˈsʌltənt/ | Cố vấn cho ban giám đốc | He spent four years as a management consultant. |
| Businessman | /ˈbɪznɪsmən/ | Doanh nhân | A Malaysian businessman is the biggest investor. |
| Telephonist | /tɪˈlɛfənist/ | Nhân viên trực điện thoại | He was working as a telephonist. |
| Customer service representative | /ˈkʌstəmər ˈsɜːvɪs ˌrɛprɪˈzɛntətɪv/ | Người đại diện của dịch vụ hỗ trợ khách hàng | If you call our Customer Service Department, a Customer Service Representative will try to resolve your concern. |
| Advertising executive | /ˈædvətaɪzɪŋ ɪɡˈzɛkjʊtɪv/ | Nhân viên quảng cáo | The advertising executive was praised for his innovative ideas. |
| Economist | /ɪˈkɒnəmɪst/ | Nhà kinh tế học | He is a good economist with a strong pedigree and wide experience of the world economy. |
| Doctor | /ˈdɒktə(r)/ | Bác sĩ | I'll make him go and see the doctor. |
| Physiotherapist | /ˌfɪzɪəʊˈθɛrəpɪst/ | Nhà trị liệu vật lý | The physiotherapist gave her some exercises to do at home. |
| Pharmacist | /ˈfɑːməsɪst/ | Dược sĩ | She trained as a pharmacist. |
| Veterinary surgeon | /ˌvɛtərɪnəri ˈsɜːdʒən/ | Bác sĩ thú y | Brucellosis and the veterinary surgeon. |
| Midwife | /ˈmɪdwaɪf/ | Bà đỡ/ nữ hộ sinh | The midwife weighed the new baby. |
| Surgeon | /ˈsɜːdʒən/ | Bác sĩ phẫu thuật | I discussed the operation with the surgeon. |
| Social worker | /ˈsəʊʃəl ˈwɜːkə(r)/ | Nhân viên công tác xã hội | The man claimed to be a social worker and the old woman believed him. |
| Vet | /vɛt/ | Bác sĩ thú y | I think we'll have to call the vet. |
| Dentist | /ˈdɛntɪst/ | Nha sĩ | He is studying to be a dentist. |
| Orthoptist | /ɔːˈθɒptɪst/ | Bác sĩ chuyên điều trị tật mắt | She commutes daily to her job as an orthoptist at the Manchester Eye Hospital. |
| Biologist | /baɪˈɒlədʒɪst/ | Nhà sinh vật học | My brother is a biologist. |
| Physicist | /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/ | Nhà vật lý học | I read the report by a physicist studying the effects of heat. |
| Meteorologist | /ˌmɪətəˈrɒlədʒɪst/ | Nhà khí tượng học | I am no meteorologist, but that sky indicates rain. |
| Astronomer | /əˈstrɒnəmə(r)/ | Nhà thiên văn học | A new star attracted the notice of the astronomer. |
| Psychiatrist | /saɪˈkɪətrɪst/ | Nhà tâm thần học | He is a prominent psychiatrist. |
| Botanist | /ˈbɒtənɪst/ | Nhà thực vật học | He is a botanist and a collector of rare plants. |
| Lab technician | /læb tɛkˈnɪʃən/ | Nhân viên phòng thí nghiệm | He portrayed a lab technician working at a crime scene. |
| HR manager | /eɪʧ ˈɑːr ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ | Trưởng phòng nhân sự | It's been three years since I finished a higher diploma in Human Resources Management course. |
| Personal assistant | /ˈpɜːsənl əˈsɪstənt/ | Thư ký riêng | Maybe the Queen will make you a personal assistant to her, like I am. |
| Project manager | /ˈprɒdʒɛkt ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ | Quản lý dự án | You lashed out at your project manager, which was completely out of line. |
| Recruitment consultant | /rɪˈkruːtmənt kənˈsʌltənt/ | Chuyên viên tư vấn tuyển dụng | You're a prospective partner, not a recruitment consultant. |
| Receptionist | /rɪˈsɛpʃənɪst/ | Lễ tân | I asked the receptionist if there was a message for me. |
| Cook | /kʊk/ | Đầu bếp | I'm a good cook. |
| Chef | /ʃɛf/ | Bếp trưởng | He is training to be a chef. |
| Bartender | /ˈbɑːtɛndə(r)/ | Nhân viên pha chế | I'll settle up with the bartender, then let's go. |
| Waiter/Waitress | /ˈweɪtə(r)/ˈweɪtrəs/ | Bồi bàn nam/nữ | The waitress brought their order. |
| Hotel porter | /ˈhəʊtɛl ˈpɔːtə(r)/ | Nhân viên khuân vác trong khách sạn | The hotel porter helped me with my luggage. |
| Hotel manager | /ˈhəʊtɛl ˈmænɪdʒə(r)/ | Quản lý khách sạn | I'm a hotel manager on good pay. |
| Tourist guide | /ˈtʊərɪst ɡaɪd/ | Hướng dẫn viên du lịch | Our tour guide showed us around the old town. |
| Photographer | /fəˈtɒɡrəfə(r)/ | Thợ chụp ảnh | Who will be the photographer at the wedding? |
| Model | /ˈmɒdl/ | Người mẫu | I was a fashion model. |
| Composer | /kəmˈpəʊzə(r)/ | Nhà soạn nhạc | Mozart was her favorite composer. |
| Master of Ceremonies (MC) | /ˈmɑːstər əv ˈsɛrəˌmoʊniz/ | Dẫn chương trình truyền hình | The master of ceremonies introduced the guest of honor. |
| Graphic designer | /ˈɡræfɪk dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ | Người thiết kế đồ họa | She asked her son, a graphic designer, to create letterheads and stationery. |
| Fashion designer | /ˈfæʃən dɪˈzaɪnə(r)/ | Nhà thiết kế thời trang | She's the fashion designer of the moment. |
| Choreographer | /ˌkɔːrɪˈɒɡrəfə(r)/ | Biên đạo múa | The style, by intention, echoes that of the late, great choreographer Fosse. |
| Playwright | /ˈpleɪˌraɪt/ | Nhà soạn kịch | Gwyn Thomas was a famous playwright. |
| Film director | /fɪlm dɪˈrɛktə(r)/ | Đạo diễn phim | She would like to become a film director someday. |
| Sculptor | /ˈskʌlptə(r)/ | Nhà điêu khắc | Of course, you can be a great sculptor without being able to draw. |
Collocations for Job
| Phrase | Vietnamese Translation | Example |
|---|---|---|
| To be called for an interview | Được gọi tới phỏng vấn | She was excited to be called for an interview. |
| To be your own boss | Có công việc kinh doanh riêng | After years of working for others, he decided to be his own boss. |
| A heavy workload | Khối lượng công việc lớn | With a heavy workload, she struggled to keep up with deadlines. |
| A high-powered job | Một công việc quan trọng | He landed a high-powered job in the finance industry. |
| To meet a deadline | Hoàn thành công việc đúng hạn | We must work overtime to meet the deadline. |
| To be stuck behind a desk | Mắc kẹt trong công việc bàn giấy buồn chán | She felt stuck behind a desk with no chance for creativity. |
| To be well paid | Được trả lương hậu hĩnh | This job offers excellent benefits and is well paid. |
| Leadership qualities | Tố chất lãnh đạo | He demonstrated strong leadership qualities during the project. |
| Skeleton staff | Lượng nhân viên tối thiểu | The company was running on skeleton staff during the holiday season. |
| A stable monthly paycheck | Tiền lương hàng tháng ổn định | She appreciates having a stable monthly paycheck. |
| To feel overworked and overwhelmed | Cảm thấy quá sức và quá tải | He started to feel overworked and overwhelmed by the demands of his job. |
| Today’s cut-throat labor market | Thị trường lao động cạnh tranh ngày nay | Finding a job is challenging in today’s cut-throat labor market. |
| To face employment | Đối mặt với tình trạng thất nghiệp | He had to face employment uncertainty after the company downsized. |
| Fast-track scheme | Hệ thống/chương trình đào tạo nhanh cho nhân viên và được thăng chức sớm | The company offers a fast-track scheme for talented young professionals. |
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| Get the sack | Bị đuổi việc | He was upset after getting the sack for being late to work. |
| To cold-call | Gọi điện hoặc đến một khách hàng ngẫu nhiên để bán hàng mà không báo trước | She had to cold-call dozens of potential clients every day. |
| To bring home the bacon | Kiếm tiền cho gia đình | He works hard to bring home the bacon and provide for his family. |
| To be snowed under (with something) | Bị vùi đầu trong công việc | I'm completely snowed under with paperwork this week. |
| To sweat blood | Nỗ lực để hoàn thành công việc | She sweated blood to finish the project on time. |
| To learn the ropes | Học để cho thành thạo một công việc | It took me a while to learn the ropes of the new job. |
| Movers and shakers | Người khôn ngoan và có thể làm mọi việc hiệu quả nhanh chóng | The company was led by a few movers and shakers who knew how to drive success. |
| Practice makes perfect | Diễn tả việc tập luyện sẽ dẫn đến kết quả tốt hơn | He practiced every day, remembering that practice makes perfect. |
| To think outside the box | Sáng tạo hơn, nghĩ vượt ra khỏi cách truyền thống | She always encourages the team to think outside the box for creative solutions. |