pressing,(adj),/ˈpres.ɪŋ/,"Thúc bách, cấp bách, cấp thiết gấp. =needing to be dealt with immediately [synonym] urgent",I'm afraid I have some [pressing] business to attend to.
The government seems to think that international problems are more [pressing] than domestic ones.
The most [pressing] question is what do we do next?,"",[sound:pressing_uk.mp3],[sound:The_most_pressing_question_is_what_do_we_do_next?_us.mp3] progress,(v),/prəˈɡres/,"Tiến tới; tiến bộ; tiến triển, phát triển =to improve or develop over a period of time; to make progress [synonym] advance",The course allows students to [progress] at their own speed.
Work on the new road is [progressing] slowly.
He started with sketching and then [progressed] to painting.,"",[sound:progress_uk.mp3],[sound:He_started_with_sketching_and_then_progressed_to_painting._us.mp3] raw,(adj),/rɔː/,"Thô, chưa tinh chế, còn nguyên chất, sống. =(of materials) in its natural state; not yet changed, used or made into something else","Oil is an important [raw] material that can be processed into many different products, including plastics.
Discover how eating [raw] food helps balance your body and aids digestion.
They claimed that [raw] sewage was being pumped into the sea.","",[sound:raw_uk.mp3],[sound:They_claimed_that_raw_sewage_was_being_pumped_into_the_sea._us.mp3] reform,(v),/rɪˈfɔːm/,"Cải cách, cải thiện, cải tạo, cải tổ =to improve a system, an organization, a law, etc by making changes to it",Who will [reform] our unfair electoral system?
He was credited with having [reformed] the education system.
A [reformed] party would have to win the approval of the people.,"",[sound:reform_uk.mp3],[sound:A_reformed_party_would_have_to_win_the_approval_of_the_people._us.mp3] regulation,(n),/ˌreɡ.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/,"Điều quy định, quy tắc, điều lệ. =an official rule made by a government or some other authority",Under the new [regulations] spending on office equipment will be strictly controlled.
the strict [regulations] governing the sale of weapons
New safety [regulations] have been brought in.,"",[sound:regulation_uk.mp3],[sound:New_safety_regulations_have_been_brought_in._us.mp3] reliant,(adj),/rɪˈlaɪ.ənt/,"dựa chủ yếu vào, phụ thuộc vào =needing somebody/something in order to survive, be successful, etc. [synonym] dependenton/upon something",Businesses have become increasingly [reliant] on complicated computing systems.
The service has become heavily [reliant] on government support.
He's completely [reliant] on his wheelchair to get about.,"",[sound:reliant_uk.mp3],[sound:He's_completely_reliant_on_his_wheelchair_to_get_about._us.mp3] remedy,(n),/ˈrɛm.ə.di/,"Cách khắc phục, biện pháp sửa chữa =a way of dealing with or improving an unpleasant or difficult situation [synonym] solution","There is no simple [remedy] for unemployment.
There are a number of possible [remedies] to this problem.
Google decided not to pursue criminal charges in the case because it believed civil litigation would be a faster [remedy], Mr. Trinh added.","",[sound:remedy_uk.mp3],"[sound:Google_decided_not_to_pursue_criminal_charges_in_the_case_because_it_believed_civil_litigation_would_be_a_faster_remedy,_Mr._Trinh_added._us.mp3]" resolution,(n),/ˌrez.əˈluː.ʃən/,"Sự giải quyết (vấn đề, mối nghi ngờ). =the act of [resolving] or ending a problem or difficulty",a successful [resolution] to the crisis.
The government is pressing for an early [resolution] of the dispute.
He replied that the U.N. had passed two major [resolutions] calling for a complete withdrawal.,"",[sound:resolution_uk.mp3],[sound:He_replied_that_the_U.N._had_passed_two_major_resolutions_calling_for_a_complete_withdrawal._us.mp3] resolve,(v),/rɪˈzɒlv/,"Giải quyết (khó khăn, vấn đề, mối nghi ngờ ). =to solve or end a problem or difficulty",Have you [resolved] the problem of transport yet?
The couple [resolved] their differences and made an effort to get along.
We must find a way to [resolve] these problems before it's too late.,"",[sound:resolve_uk.mp3],[sound:We_must_find_a_way_to_resolve_these_problems_before_it's_too_late._us.mp3] scale,(n),/skeɪl/,"tỷ lệ, quy mô, phạm vi. =the size or extent of something, especially when compared with something else","On a global [scale], 77% of energy is created from fossil fuels
It was impossible to comprehend the full [scale] of the disaster.
How would you rate his work on a [scale] of 1 to 5?","",[sound:scale_uk.mp3],[sound:How_would_you_rate_his_work_on_a_scale_of_1_to_5?_us.mp3] scarce,(adj),/skeəs/,"Khan hiếm, ít có, thiếu, khó tìm. =not easy to find or get",Food and clean water were becoming [scarce].
[scarce] resources
Research evidence in this area is [scarce].,"",[sound:scarce_uk.mp3],[sound:Research_evidence_in_this_area_is_scarce._us.mp3] setback,/ˈset.bæk/,,"Một trở ngại, khó khăn, thụt lùi =a difficulty or problem that delays or prevents something, or makes a situation worse",The team suffered a major [setback] when their best player was injured.
There has been a slight/temporary [setback] in our plans.
The move represents a [setback] for the peace process.,"",[sound:setback_uk.mp3],[sound:The_move_represents_a_setback_for_the_peace_process._us.mp3] short-sighted,(adj),/ˌʃɔːtˈsaɪ.tɪd/,"Thiển cận =not thinking carefully about the possible effects of something or what might happen in the future",It's very [short-sighted] of the government not to invest in technological research
a [short-sighted] policy
Environmentalists fear that this is a [short-sighted] approach to the problem of global warming.,"",[sound:short-sighted_uk.mp3],[sound:Environmentalists_fear_that_this_is_a_short-sighted_approach_to_the_problem_of_global_warming._us.mp3] short-term,(adj),/ˌʃɔːtˈtɜːm/,"Ngắn hạn, ngắn kỳ (tiền cho vay ). =lasting a short time; designed only for a short period of time in the future",a [short-term] loan
a [short-term] solution to the problem
Investors weren't concerned about [short-term] profits over the next few years.,"",[sound:short-term_uk.mp3],[sound:Investors_weren't_concerned_about_short-term_profits_over_the_next_few_years._us.mp3] sift,(v),/sɪft/,"Giần, sàng, rây. =to put flour, sugar, etc through a sieve (= wire net shaped like a bowl) to break up large pieces","[Sift] the flour into a bowl.
When the cake is cooked, [sift] some icing sugar over the top of it.
[Sift] some powdered sugar on top of the cake.","",[sound:sift_uk.mp3],[sound:Sift_some_powdered_sugar_on_top_of_the_cake._us.mp3] slum,(n),/slʌm/,"Khu nhà ổ chuột. =an area of a city that is very poor and where the houses are dirty and in bad condition",an inner-city [slum]
She was brought up in the [slums] of Lima.
She works with children in a rough New Jersey [slum].,"",[sound:slum_uk.mp3],[sound:She_works_with_children_in_a_rough_New_Jersey_slum._us.mp3] staggering,(adj),/ˈstæɡ.ər.ɪŋ/,"đáng kinh ngạc, gây sốc =so great, shocking or surprising that it is difficult to believe [synonym] astounding","They paid a [staggering] £5 million for the house
It costs a [staggering] $50,000 per week to keep the museum open to the public.
Nursing care costs a [staggering] $15,000 per week!","",[sound:staggering_uk.mp3],"[sound:Nursing_care_costs_a_staggering_$15,000_per_week!_us.mp3]" strain,(n),/streɪn/,"gánh nặng, sự căng thẳng, áp lực lớn =pressure on somebody/something because they have too much to do or manage, or something very difficult to deal with. the problems, worry or anxiety that this produces",These repayments are putting a [strain] on our finances
The transport service cannot cope with the [strain] of so many additional passengers.
The recent decline in the dollar has put a bigger [strain] on the economic system.,"",[sound:strain_uk.mp3],[sound:The_recent_decline_in_the_dollar_has_put_a_bigger_strain_on_the_economic_system._us.mp3] sufficient,(adj),/səˈfɪʃ.ənt/,"Đủ =enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need .","Allow [sufficient] time to get there
Our budget is hardly [sufficient] to pay people, let alone buy any new equipment.
This recipe should be [sufficient] for five people.","",[sound:sufficient_uk.mp3],[sound:This_recipe_should_be_sufficient_for_five_people._us.mp3] terrific,(adj),/təˈrɪf.ɪk/,"tốt, tuyệt vời =(informal) excellent; wonderful",I feel absolutely [terrific] today!.
That's [terrific] news!
Everybody there was having a [terrific] time.,"",[sound:terrific_uk.mp3],[sound:Everybody_there_was_having_a_terrific_time._us.mp3] trade,(n),/treɪd/,"Ngành buôn bán; những người trong ngành buôn bán Thương nghiệp, thương mại, sự buôn bán, mậu dịch. =the activity of buying and selling or of exchanging goods or services between people or countries",[Trade] between the two countries has increased.
the international [trade] in oil
70 percent of the country's [trade] is with Europe.,"",[sound:trade_uk.mp3],[sound:70_percent_of_the_country's_trade_is_with_Europe._us.mp3] transform,(v),/trænsˈfɔːm/,"Thay đổi, biến đổi hoàn toàn. =to change completely the appearance or character of something or someone, especially so that that thing or person is improved",A new colour scheme will [transform] your bedroom.
It was an event that would [transform] my life.
A cheap table can be [transformed] by an interesting cover.,"",[sound:transform_uk.mp3],[sound:A_cheap_table_can_be_transformed_by_an_interesting_cover._us.mp3] treatment,(n),/ˈtriːt.mənt/,"(Hoá học) Sự xử lý. =a process by which something is cleaned, or protected against something",a sewage [treatment] plant
The city is exploring other methods of water [treatment].
The city's sewage [treatment] plant has been overwhelmed by recent rains.,"",[sound:treatment_uk.mp3],[sound:The_city's_sewage_treatment_plant_has_been_overwhelmed_by_recent_rains._us.mp3] ubiquitous,(adj),/juːˈbɪk.wɪ.təs/,"Ở đâu cũng có; hiện diện khắp mọi nơi. =seeming to be everywhere or in several places at the same time; very common","Leather is very much in fashion this season, as is the [ubiquitous] denim.
The mobile phone, that most [ubiquitous] of consumer-electronic appliances, is about to enter a new age.
The eel grass limpet used to be [ubiquitous] on the New England coast.","",[sound:ubiquitous_uk.mp3],[sound:The_eel_grass_limpet_used_to_be_ubiquitous_on_the_New_England_coast._us.mp3] unsustainable,(adj),/ˌʌnsəˈsteɪnəbl/,"không bền vững, không thể duy trì lâu dài được =that cannot be continued at the same level, rate, etc [opposite] sustainable","[unsustainable] growth
This level of spending is [unsustainable].
Many sectors need investment, but the current growth rate is [unsustainable].","",[sound:unsustainable_uk.mp3],"[sound:Many_sectors_need_investment,_but_the_current_growth_rate_is_unsustainable._us.mp3]" urbanisation,(n),/ˌɜː.bən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/,"Sự thành thị hoá. =the process in which towns, streets, factories, etc are built where there was once countryside",a time of rapid [urbanization] and industrialization
He saw nature being destroyed by [urbanization]
public opposition to the [urbanization] of the countryside,"",[sound:urbanisation_uk.mp3],[sound:public_opposition_to_the_urbanization_of_the_countryside_us.mp3] waste,(n),/weɪst/,"Vật thải ra, vật vô giá trị không dùng nữa. =materials that are no longer needed and are thrown away",household/industrial [waste]
toxic [wastes]
[waste] disposal (= the process of getting rid of waste),"",[sound:waste_uk.mp3],[sound:waste_disposal_us.mp3]