indicate,(v),/ˈɪn.dɪ.keɪt/,"chỉ ra, cho thấy =to show that something is true or exists",Record profits in the retail market [indicate] a boom in the economy.
A yellowing of the skin [indicates] jaundice.
Our vote today [indicates] a change in United States policy.,"",[sound:indicate_uk.mp3],[sound:Our_vote_today_indicates_a_change_in_United_States_policy._us.mp3] influence,(n),/ˈɪn.flu.əns/,"Ảnh hưởng, tác dụng. Uy thế, thế lực =the power to have an effect on people or things, or a person or thing that is able to do this",the [influence] of the climate on agricultural production
What exactly is the [influence] of television on children?
The government should continue to use its [influence] for the release of all hostages.,"",[sound:influence_uk.mp3],[sound:The_government_should_continue_to_use_its_influence_for_the_release_of_all_hostages._us.mp3] inhabitant,(n),/ɪnˈhæb.ɪ.tənt/,"Người ở, người cư trú, dân cư =a person or an animal that lives in a particular place",the oldest [inhabitant] of the village
a town of 11 000 [inhabitants]
In two years the city would become almost totally empty of its former [inhabitants].,"",[sound:inhabitant_uk.mp3],[sound:In_two_years_the_city_would_become_almost_totally_empty_of_its_former_inhabitants._us.mp3] joint,(adj),/dʒɔɪnt/,"Chung (giữa hai hay nhiều người) =belonging to or shared between two or more people",a [joint] bank account
The project was a [joint] effort between the two schools (= they worked on it together).
Jackie and Ben came to a [joint] decision as to where they would live.,"",[sound:joint_uk.mp3],[sound:Jackie_and_Ben_came_to_a_joint_decision_as_to_where_they_would_live._us.mp3] label,(n),/ˈleɪ.bəl/,"nhãn hàng, thương hiệu =a company that produces goods for sale, the goods themselves, or the company's name or symbol",Her favourite designer [label] (= maker of expensive clothes) is Armani.
Their own-[label] vegetarian products have been a huge success.
The group have just signed (= arranged to record) with a new record [label].,"",[sound:label_uk.mp3],[sound:The_group_have_just_signed_with_a_new_record_label._us.mp3] labour force,(n),/ˈleɪ.bə ˌfɔːs/,"(Kinh tế học) Lực lượng lao động =all the people who work for a company or in a country [synonym] workforce",a skilled/an unskilled [labour force]
An increasing percentage of the [labour force] is now unemployed.
More women are in the [labour force] than ever before.,"",[sound:labour_force_uk.mp3],[sound:More_women_are_in_the_labour_force_than_ever_before._us.mp3] market,(n),/ˈmɑː.kɪt/,"Thị trường, nơi tiêu thụ; khách hàng. =the people who might want to buy something, or a part of the world where something is sold",Are you sure there's a [market] for the product?
We estimate the potential [market] for the new phones to be around one million people in this country alone.
The foreign [market] was increasingly crucial.,"",[sound:market_uk.mp3],[sound:The_foreign_market_was_increasingly_crucial._us.mp3] meddle,(v),/ˈmed.əl/,"Xen vào, dính vào, can thiệp vào. Động vào, xờ vào =to become involved in something that does not concern you [synonym] interfere to touch something in a careless way, especially when it is not yours or when you do not know how to use it correctly",He had no right to [meddle] in her affairs
Somebody had been [meddling] with her computer.
Already some people are asking whether scientists have any right to [meddle] in such matters.,"",[sound:meddle_uk.mp3],[sound:Already_some_people_are_asking_whether_scientists_have_any_right_to_meddle_in_such_matters._us.mp3] merge,(v),/mɜːdʒ/,"kết hợp, sát nhập, hợp nhất =to combine or make two or more things combine to form a single thing",They decided to [merge] the two companies into one
The country's two biggest banks are planning to [merge].
The company had [merged] with its rival the previous December.,"",[sound:merge_uk.mp3],[sound:The_company_had_merged_with_its_rival_the_previous_December._us.mp3] migrate,(v),/maɪˈɡreɪt/,"Di trú, di cư; ra nước ngoài =(of a lot of people) to move from one town, country, etc to go and live and/or work in another",Thousands were forced to [migrate] from rural to urban areas in search of work.
Mexican farm workers [migrate] into the US each year to find work at harvest time.
Farmers have learned that they have to [migrate] if they want to survive.,"",[sound:migrate_uk.mp3],[sound:Farmers_have_learned_that_they_have_to_migrate_if_they_want_to_survive._us.mp3] modern,(adj),/ˈmɒd.ən/,"Hiện đại =designed and made using the most recent ideas and methods:",One by one the old buildings in the city have been demolished and replaced with [modern] tower blocks.
Space travel is one of the marvels/wonders of [modern] science.
[Modern] technology has opened our eyes to many things.,"",[sound:modern_uk.mp3],[sound:Modern_technology_has_opened_our_eyes_to_many_things._us.mp3] modernization,(n),/ˌmɒd.ən.aɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/,"Sự hiện đại hoá; sự đổi mới =the process of making a system, methods, etc more modern and more suitable for use at the present time","The [modernization] of the 100-year-old sewage and water systems will cost millions of pounds.
The property is basically sound, but in need of [modernization].
Washington's rapid [modernizations] include the finally completed Capitol, “floating like a dream carved in whitest soap.”","",[sound:modernization_uk.mp3],"[sound:Washington's_rapid_modernizations_include_the_finally_completed_Capitol,_“floating_like_a_dream_carved_in_whitest_soap.”_us.mp3]" monopoly,(n),/məˈnɒp.əl.i/,"sự độc quyền trong kinh doanh, cung cấp dịch vụ =(an organization or group that has) complete control of something, especially an area of business, so that others have no share","In the past central government had a [monopoly] on television broadcasting.
Electricity, gas and water were considered to be natural [monopolies].
The United States and Britain could not hope to keep a [monopoly] on nuclear technology for more than a few years, they warned.","",[sound:monopoly_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_United_States_and_Britain_could_not_hope_to_keep_a_monopoly_on_nuclear_technology_for_more_than_a_few_years,_they_warned._us.mp3]" multicultural,(adj),/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əl/,"đa văn hoá =for or including people of several different races, religions, languages and traditions",We live in a [multicultural] society.
a [multicultural] approach to education
The school has been attempting to bring a [multicultural] perspective to its curriculum.,"",[sound:multicultural_uk.mp3],[sound:The_school_has_been_attempting_to_bring_a_multicultural_perspective_to_its_curriculum._us.mp3] multiculturalism,(n),/ˌmʌl.tiˈkʌl.tʃər.əˌlɪ.zəm/,"sự đa văn hoá, sự khuyến khích đa văn hoá =the belief that different cultures within a society should all be given importance","Under the doctrine of [multiculturalism], society has fractured into competing tribes and groups.
For many years now, it has become clear that policies designed to promote [multiculturalism] have failed.
The country, for centuries open to refugees, has become one of the strongest opponents of immigration and [multiculturalism].","",[sound:multiculturalism_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_country,_for_centuries_open_to_refugees,_has_become_one_of_the_strongest_opponents_of_immigration_and_multiculturalism._us.mp3]" multinational,(adj),/ˌmʌl.tiˈnæʃ.ən.əl/,"(Công ty) đa quốc gia (kinh doanh ở nhiều nước khác nhau) =(of a business) producing and selling goods in several different countries","a major [multinational] food company
In Globalization 2.0, the key agent of change, the dynamic force driving global integration, was [multinational] companies.
With a starry international cast and [multinational] locations, you never take your eyes off the screen for a second.","",[sound:multinational_uk.mp3],"[sound:With_a_starry_international_cast_and_multinational_locations,_you_never_take_your_eyes_off_the_screen_for_a_second._us.mp3]" nation,(n),/ˈneɪ.ʃən/,"Dân tộc. Nước, quốc gia. =a country","All the [nations] of the world will be represented at the conference.
The Germans, as a [nation], are often thought to be well organized.
Practically the whole [nation] watched the ceremony on television.","",[sound:nation_uk.mp3],[sound:Practically_the_whole_nation_watched_the_ceremony_on_television._us.mp3] national,(adj),/ˈnæʃ.ən.əl/,"(Thuộc) Dân tộc. (Thuộc) Quốc gia. =relating to or typical of a whole country and its people, rather than to part of that country or to other countries",a [national] holiday
Britain has more than ten [national] newspapers.
The company's [national] headquarters is in Rome.,"",[sound:national_uk.mp3],[sound:The_company's_national_headquarters_is_in_Rome._us.mp3] nationality,(n),/ˌnæʃ.ənˈæl.ə.ti/,"Quốc tịch =the official right to belong to a particular country","She has British [nationality].
What [nationality] are you?
All applicants will be considered regardless of age, sex, religion or [nationality].","",[sound:nationality_uk.mp3],"[sound:All_applicants_will_be_considered_regardless_of_age,_sex,_religion_or_nationality._us.mp3]" outlet,(n),/ˈaʊt.let/,"cửa hàng tiêu thụ, cửa hàng đại lý (của một hãng) =(business) a shop/store or an organization that sells goods made by a particular company or of a particular type",The business has 34 retail [outlets] in this state alone.
a fast-food outleta retail [outlet]
This coupon not redeemable through any online retail [outlets].,"",[sound:outlet_uk.mp3],[sound:This_coupon_not_redeemable_through_any_online_retail_outlets._us.mp3] predict,(v),/prɪˈdɪkt/,"Nói trước; đoán trước, dự đoán =to say that something will happen in the future [synonym] forecast",a reliable method of [predicting] earthquakes
Nobody could [predict] the outcome.
The latest opinion polls are [predicting] a very close contest.,"",[sound:predict_uk.mp3],[sound:The_latest_opinion_polls_are_predicting_a_very_close_contest._us.mp3] profound,(adj),/prəˈfaʊnd/,"Sâu sắc, hết sức, hoàn toàn =felt or experienced very strongly or in an extreme way",[profound] changes in the earth's climate
My father's death had a [profound] effect on us all.
The news came as a [profound] shock.,"",[sound:profound_uk.mp3],[sound:The_news_came_as_a_profound_shock._us.mp3] projection,(n),/prəˈdʒek.ʃən/,"(Kinh tế học) Sự dự tính, sự dự đoán =a calculation or guess about the future based on information that you have",to make forward/backward [projections] of population figures
Sales have exceeded our [projections].
The [projections] showed the two blocs neck and neck in both the lower and upper houses.,"",[sound:projection_uk.mp3],[sound:The_projections_showed_the_two_blocs_neck_and_neck_in_both_the_lower_and_upper_houses._us.mp3] prolong,(v),/prəˈlɒŋ/,"Kéo dài; nối dài; gia hạn. =to make something last longer [synonym] extend",The operation could [prolong] his life by two or three years.
We were having such a good time that we decided to [prolong] our stay by another week.
The actual action of the drug can be [prolonged] significantly.,"",[sound:prolong_uk.mp3],[sound:The_actual_action_of_the_drug_can_be_prolonged_significantly._us.mp3] proportion,(n),/prəˈpɔː.ʃən/,"tỷ lệ =a part or share of a whole",Children make up a large [proportion] of the world's population.
A higher [proportion] of men are willing to share household responsibilities than used to be the case.
The report shows that poor families spend a larger [proportion] of their income on food.,"",[sound:proportion_uk.mp3],[sound:The_report_shows_that_poor_families_spend_a_larger_proportion_of_their_income_on_food._us.mp3] rapidly,(adv),/ˈræp.ɪd.li/,"Nhanh, nhanh chóng, mau lẹ =very quickly; at a great rate","a [rapidly] growing economy
Crime figures are rising [rapidly]
In the early morning hours of June 30, 1908, in Central Siberia, a giant fireball was seen moving [rapidly] across the sky.","",[sound:rapidly_uk.mp3],"[sound:In_the_early_morning_hours_of_June_30,_1908,_in_Central_Siberia,_a_giant_fireball_was_seen_moving_rapidly_across_the_sky._us.mp3]" ridiculous,(adj),/rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/,"Buồn cười, tức cười, lố bịch, lố lăng =very silly or unreasonable [synonym] absurd, ludicrous",I look [ridiculous] in this hat.
Don't be [ridiculous]! You can't pay £50 for a T-shirt!
It is [ridiculous] to suggest we are having a romance.,"",[sound:ridiculous_uk.mp3],[sound:It_is_ridiculous_to_suggest_we_are_having_a_romance._us.mp3] skeptical,(adj),/ˈskep.tɪ.kəl/,"Hoài nghi, đa nghi, hay ngờ vực =having doubts that a claim or statement is true or that something will happen",I am [skeptical] about his chances of winning.
The public remain [skeptical] of these claims.
She looked highly [skeptical].,"",[sound:skeptical_uk.mp3],[sound:She_looked_highly_skeptical._us.mp3] soft drink,(n),/ˌsɒft ˈdrɪŋk/,"đồ uống không có chứa rượu =a cold drink that does not contain alcohol","Worldwide, the [soft drinks] market is totally dominated by just one or two big companies.
The study did not link diet [soft drinks] to heart trouble but they are key to losing weight.
The choice of complimentary drink includes a glass of house wine, a beer or a [soft drink].","",[sound:soft_drink_uk.mp3],"[sound:The_choice_of_complimentary_drink_includes_a_glass_of_house_wine,_a_beer_or_a_soft_drink._us.mp3]" statistics,(n),/stə'tɪstɪks/,"số liệu điều tra, số liệu thống kê =a collection of numerical facts or measurements, as about people, business conditions, or weather","The [statistics] show that, in general, women live longer than men.
No [statistics] on crime were published, the total number of police officers sentenced to prison on corruption charges was anybody's guess.
I found Bureau of Justice [statistics] reporting that black men were eight times more likely to be killed by the police than whites.","",[sound:statistics_uk.mp3],[sound:I_found_Bureau_of_Justice_statistics_reporting_that_black_men_were_eight_times_more_likely_to_be_killed_by_the_police_than_whites._us.mp3]