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VOCABULARY PREPARATION
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Trang 2CONTENTS
WHY TOEIC? 3
Lesson 1: Contracts - Hợp Đồng 4
Lesson 2: Marketing - Nghiên Cứu Thị Trường 5
Lesson 3: Warrranties - Sự Bảo Hành 6
Lesson 4: Business Planning - Kế Hoạch Kinh Doanh 7
Lesson 5: Conferences - Hội Nghị 8
Lesson 6: Computers and the Internet - Máy Vi Tính và Mạng Internet 9
Lesson 7: Office Technology - Công Nghệ Cho Công Sở 11
Lesson 8: Office Procedures - Các Quy Trình Trong Công Sở 12
Lesson 9: Electronics - Điện Tử 13
Lesson 10: Correspondence - Thư Tín Thương Mại 14
Lesson 11: Job Ads & Recruitment - Quảng Cáo Tìm Người & Tuyển Dụng 15
Lesson 12: Apply and Interviewing - Ứng Tuyển và Phỏng Vấn 17
Lesson 13: Hiring and Training - Tuyển Dụng & Đào Tạo 18
Lesson 14: Salaries & Benefits - Lương & Các Chế Độ Đãi Ngộ 19
Lesson 15: Promotions, Pensions & Awards - Thăng Chức, Lương Hưu & Thưởng 20
Lesson 16: Shopping - Mua sắm 21
Lesson 17: Ordering Supplies - Đặt Hàng 22
Lesson 18: Shipping - Vận Chuyển Hàng 24
Lesson 19: Invoices - In Hóa Đơn 25
Lesson 20: Inventory - Hàng Hóa / Kiểm Kê Hàng Hóa 26
Lesson 21: Banking - Ngân Hàng 27
Lesson 22: Accounting - Kế Toán 29
Lesson 23: Investments - Sự Đầu Tư 30
Lesson 24: Taxes - Thuế 31
Lesson 25: Financial Statements - Bản Báo Cáo Tài Chính 32
Lesson 26: Property & Departments - Bất Động Sản & Căn Hộ 33
Lesson 28: Quality Control - Ban Quản Lý Chất Lượng 35
Lesson 29: Product Development - Phát Triển Sản Phẩm 36
Trang 3Lesson 30: Renting & Leasing - Thuê & Cho Thuê 37
Lesson 31: Selecting A Restaurant - Chọn Lựa Nhà Hàng 38
Lesson 32: Eating Out - Ăn Bên Ngoài 40
Lesson 33: Ordering Lunch - Đặt Ăn Trưa 41
Lesson 34: Cooking As A Career - Nghề Nấu Ăn 42
Lesson 35: Events - Sự Kiện 43
Lesson 36: General Travel - Du Lịch Tổng Quan 45
Lesson 37: Airlines - Đường / Hảng Hàng Không 46
Lesson 38: Trains - Tàu Điện 47
Lesson 39: Hotels - Khách Sạn 48
Lesson 40: Car Rentals - Thuê Xe Hơi 49
Lesson 41: Movies - Phim 51
Lesson 42: Theater - Rạp Hát 52
Lesson 43: Music - Âm Nhạc 53
Lesson 44: Museums - Bảo Tàng 54
Lesson 45: Media - Truyền Thông 55
Lesson 46: Doctor's Office - Văn Phòng Bác Sĩ 57
Lesson 47: Dentist's Office - Văn Phòng Nha Sĩ 58
Lesson 48: Health - Sức Khỏe 59
Lesson 49: Hopitals - Bệnh Viện 60
Lesson 50: Pharmacy - Ngành Dược 61
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Trang 5Lesson 1: Contracts - Hợp Đồng
1 abide by /ə'baid/ to accept and act according to a law, an agreement
(v): Tuân theo, chịu theo
Example: You'll have to abide by the rules of the club
2 agreement /ə'gri:mənt/ an arrangement, a promise or a contract made with somebody
Example: They called for assurances that the govement is committed to its education policy
4 cancellation /,kænse'leiʃn/ a decision to stop something that has already been arranged from happening
(n): Sự hủy bỏ, sự bãi bỏ
Example: We need at least 24 hours' notice of cancellation
5 determine /di'tə:min/ to discover the facts about something
(v): Xác định, định rõ
Example: An inquiry was set up to determine the cause of the accident
6 engage /in'geidʤ/ to become involved in, to participate
(v): Tham gia, cam kết
Example: Before engaging a business, it is important to do thorough research
7 establish /is'tæbliʃ/ to start or create an organization, a system
(v): Thành lập
Example: The committee was established in 1912
8 obligate /'ɔbligeit/ to bind legally or morally
(v): Bắt buộc, ép buộc
Example: The contractor was obligated by the contract to work 40 hours a week
9 party /'pɑ:ti/ one of the people or groups of people involved in a legal agreemen
(n): Bên tham gia (hợp đồng)
Example: The contract can be terminated by either party with three months' notice
10 provision /provision/ a condition or an arrangement in a legal document
(n): Sự quy định, điều khoản
Example: Under the provisions of the lease, the tenant is responsible for repairs
Trang 611 resolve /ri'zɔlv/ to find an acceptable solution to a problem
(v, n): (v) giải quyết, (n) sự kiên quyết / sự tin chắc
Example: Attempts are being made to resolve the problem of security in schools
12 pecific /spi'sifik/ detailed abd exact
(adj): Cụ thể, chi tiết
Example: I gave you specific instructions
Lesson 2: Marketing - Nghiên Cứu Thị Trường
1 attract /ə'trækt/ to draw by appeal
(v): Hấp dẫn, lôi cuốn
Example: I had always been attracted by the idea of working abroad
2 compare /kəm'peə/ to examine people or things to see how they are similar and how they are different
(v): So sánh
Example: It is interesting to compare their situation and ours
3 competition /,kɔmpi'tiʃn/ use something, especially fue;, engergy or time
(v): Sự cạnh tranh, cuộc thi đấu
Example: The electricty industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels
4 consume /kən'sju:m/ to use something, especially fuel, engery or time
(v): Tiêu dùng, sử dụng
Example: The electricty industry consumes large amounts of fossil fuels
5 convince /kən'vins/ to make somebody / yourselft believe that something is true
(v): Thuyết phục
Example: You will need to convince them of your enthusiasm for the job
6 currently /ˈkʌrəntli/ at the present time
(adv): Hiện thời, hiện nay
Example: The hourly charge is currently £35
7 fad /fæd/ something that people are interested in for only a short period of time
(n): Mốt nhất thời
Example: Rap music proved to be more than just a passing fad
8 inspiration /,inspə'reiʃn/ a thing or person that arouses a feeling
(n): Nguồn cảm hứng
Example: Dreams can be a rich source of inspiration for an artist
Trang 79 market /'mɑ:kit/ to advertise and offer a product for sale
(v): Quảng cáo
Example: It is marketed as a low-alcohol wine
10 persuasion /pə'sweiʤn/ the power to influence, a deep conviction or belief
(n): Sự thuyết phục, sự tin chắc
Example: She has great powers of persuasion
11 productive /prəˈdʌktɪv/ making goods or growing crops
(adj): Năng suất
Example: The aim was to maximize the machine's productive capacity
12 satisfaction /,sætis'fækʃn/ the good feeling that you have when you have achieved something (n): sự vừa lòng, sự thỏa mãn
Example: She looked back on her career with great satisfaction
Lesson 3: Warrranties - Sự Bảo Hành
1 characteristic /,kæriktə'ristik/ very typical of something or of somebody's character
(adj, n): (adj) đặc thù, (n) nét đặc trưng
Example: She spoke with characteristic enthusiasm
2 consequence /'kɔnsikwəns/ a result of something that has happened
(n): Hậu quả, kết quả
Example: This decision could have serious consequencces for the industry
3 consider /kən'sidə/ to think about something carefully
(v): Cân nhắc, suy nghĩ
Example: I would like some time to consider
4 cover /'kʌvə/ to include something; to deal with something
(v): Bao bọc, bao gồm
Example: The survey covers all aspects of the business
5 expiration /,ekspaiə'reiʃn/ an ending of the period of time when an official document can be used (n): Sự mãn hạn, hết hiệu lực
Example: The license can be renewed on expiration (=expiry)
6 frequently /ˈfriːkwəntli/ often
(adv): thường xuyên
Example: Buses run frequently between the city and the airport
7 imply /im'plai/ to suggest that something is true without saying so directly
(v): Ngụ ý, nói bóng
Trang 8Example: Are you implying (that) I am wrong ?
8 promise /promise/ to tell somebody that you will definitely do or not do something
(v): (n) lời hứa, (v) hứa
Example: The college principal promised to look into the matter
9 protect /protect/ to make sure that somebody / something is not harmed, injured
(v): Bảo vệ
Example: Troops have been sent to protect aid workers against attack
10 reputation /,repju:'teiʃn/ the opinion that people have about what s.b/s.th is like, based on what has happened in the past
(n): Sự nổi tiếng, danh tiếng
Example: She soon acquired a reputation as a first-class cook
11 require /ri'kwaiə/ to need something; to depend on s.b / s.th
(v): Yêu cầu
Example: These pets require a lot of care and attention
12 variety /və'raiəti/ different sorts of the same thing
(n): Sự đa dạng
Example: There is a wide variety of patterns to choose from
Lesson 4: Business Planning - Kế Hoạch Kinh Doanh
1 address /ə'dres/ a formal speech that í made in front of an audience
(n,v): (n) bài diễn văn; (v) trình bày
Example: There will be a televised presidential address tonight
2 avoid /ə'vɔid/ to prevent something bad from happening
(v): Tránh, ngăn ngừa
Example: The acident could have been avoided
3 demonstrate /'demənstreit/ to show something clearly by giving proof or evidence
(v): Chứng minh, giải thích
Example: These results demonstrade convincingly that our campaign is working
4 develop /di'veləp/ to gradually grow or become bigger, more advanced
(v): Phát trển, mở rộng
Example: The child is developing normally
5 evaluate /i'væljueit/ to form an opinion of amount, value or quality of something
(v): Định giá, đánh giá
Trang 9Example: Our research attemps to evaluate the effectiveness of the different drugs
6 gather /'gæðə/ to come together, or bring people together
(v): Tổng kết, thu thập
Example: His supporters gathered in the main square
7 offer /'ɔfə/ to say that you are willing to do something for somebody
(n,v): (n) lời đề nghị; (v) đề nghị
Example: He offered some useful advice
8 primarily /'praimərili/ mainly
(adv): Trước hết, chủ yếu
Example: The report is primarily concerned with aircraft safety
9 risk /rɪsk/ the possibility of something bad happening at some time in the future
(n): Rủi ro
Example: Smoking can increase the risk of developing heart disease
10 strategy /ˈstrætədʒi/ a plan that is intended to achieve a particular purpose
(n): Chiến lược
Example: It is all part of an overall strategy to gain promotion
11 strong /strɔɳ/ having a lot of physical power
(adj): Bền, vững, chắc chắn
Example: He is strong enough to lift a car!
12 substitution /,sʌbsti'tju:ʃn/ to take the place of somebody / something else
(n): Sự thay thế
Example: Nothing can substitute for the advice your doctor is able to give you
Lesson 5: Conferences - Hội Nghị
1 accommodate /ə'kɔmədeit/ to provide somebody with a room or place to sleep, live or sit
(v): Điều tiết, cung cấp (ăn, ở )
Example: The hotel can accommodate up to 500 guests
2 arrangement /ə'reindʤmənt/ a plan or preparation that you make so that something
(n): Sự tổ chức, sắp xếp
Example: I'll make a arrangements for you to be met at the airport
3 association /ə,sousi'eiʃn/ an officcial group of people who have joined together for a particular purpose
(n): Sự liên hợp, hội liên hiệp, đoàn thể
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4 attend /ə'tend/ to be present at an even
(v): tham dự, chú tâm
Example: The meeting was attended by 90% of shareholders
5 get in touch (Vp) to communicate / contact with somebody
(v): Giữ liên lạc với
Example: I'm trying to get in touch with Jane Do you have her number?
6 hold /hould/ to have a meeting
(v): tiến hành, dàn xếp
Example: It's impossible to hold a conversation with all this noise
7 location /lou'keiʃn/ a place where something happens or exists
(n): địa chỉ, vị trí
Example: What is the exact location of the ship?
8 overcrowded /əʊvəˈkraʊdɪd/ with too many people or things
(adj): Chật, đông nghịt
Example: Too many poor people are living in overcrowded conditions
9 register /'redʤistə/ to record your/ / somebody / something name on an official list
(n, v): (n) danh sách, (v) đăng ký
Example: The ship was registered in Panama
10 select /si'lekt/ to choose somebody / something from a group
(v): lựa chọn
Example: He has not been selected for the team
11 session /'seʃn/ a period of time that is spent doing a particular activity
Example: How manu countries took part in the last Olympic Games?
Lesson 6: Computers and the Internet - Máy Vi Tính và Mạng Internet
1 access /ˈækses/ the opportunity or right to use something
(n, v): (n) quyền sử dụng; (v) truy cập
Trang 11Example: You need a password to get access to the computer system
2 allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/ to give something officially to somebody / something for a particular purpose (v): Chỉ định, phân bổ
Example: They intend to allocate more places to mature students this year
3 compatible /kəm'pætəbl/ able to be used together
(adj): Tương thích
Example: The new system will be compatible with existing equipment
4 delete /di'li:t/ to remove something that has been written or printed
(v): Xóa
Example: This command deletes files from the directory
5 display /dis'plei/ to put something in a place where people can see it easily
(v, n): (v) trưng bày, biểu lộ; (n) sự trưng bày
Example: The exhibition gives local artists an opportunity to display their work
6 duplicate /'dju:plikit/ to make an extract copy of something
(v): Tạo bản sao
Example: There's no point in duplicating work already done
7 failure /'feiljə/ lack of success in doing or achieving something
(n): Sự thất bại
Example: She is still coming to terms with the failure of her marriage
8 figure out (Vp.) to calculate an amount or the cost
(v): Tìm hiểu, luận ra
Example: Have you figured out how much the trip will cost ?
9 ignore /ig'nɔ:/ to pay no attention to something
(v): Lờ đi, không đề ý
Example: He ignored all the 'No Smoking' signs and lit up a cigarette
10 search /sə:tʃ/ an attemp to find somebody / something, especially by looking acrefully for them /it (n, v): (n) sự tìm kiếm, nghiên cứu; (v) tìm
Example: Detectives carried out a thorough search of the building
11 shut down (Vp) it stops being often for bussiness
(v): Đóng cửa (nhà máy), kéo(cửa) xuống
Example: We left the hotel only to discover that the whole city shuts at 10.30
Trang 1212 warning /'wɔ:niɳ/ a statement, an event, etc telling somebody that something bad or unpleasant (n): Lời cảnh báo
Example: Many people continue to ignore warnings about the dangers of sunbathing
Lesson 7: Office Technology - Công Nghệ Cho Công Sở
1 affordable /əˈfɔːd/ cheap enough for most people to buy
(adj): Phải chăng, vừa phải
Example: There are many affordably priced apartments on Aple street
2 as needed (adv) In need
(adv): Cần thiết, nhu cầu
Example: We're going to train them new accounting principles as needed
3 be in charge of (Np) be responsible for
(v): Trông nom, chăm sóc; bổn phận, trách nhiệm
Example: I'm in charge of selling the modernest televisions
4 capacity /kə'pæsiti/ the number of things or people that a container or space can hold
(n): Sức chứa
Example: The theatre has a seating capacity of 2000
5 durable /ˈdjʊərəbl/ likely to last for a long time
(adj): Bền bỉ, bền
Example: Painted steel is likely to be less durable than other kinds
7 initiative /i'niʃiətiv/ the ability to decide and act on your own without waiting for somebody to tell you what to do
(n): Sự khởi đầu; thế chủ động
Example: You won't get much help You'll have to use
8 physically /ˈfɪzɪkli / in a way that is connected with a person's body rather than their mind
(adv): Về thân thể, theo luật tự nhiên
Example: I don't find hime physically attractive
9 provider /provider/ a person or an organization that supplies somebody with something they need (n): Nhà cung cấp
Example: We are one of the largest providers of employment in the area
9 recur /ri'kə:/ to happen again
(v): Lặp lại, tái diễn
Example: This theme recurs several times throughout the book
Trang 1310 reduction /ri'dʌkʃn/ an act of making something less or smaller
(n): sự thu nhỏ, giảm
Example: There has been some reduction in unemployment
11 stay on top of (Vp) Have the newest informatiion
(v): Nắm bắt thông tin / diễn biến kịp thời
Example: How to stay on top of the lastest technology ?
12 stock /stɒk/ a supply of goods that is available for sale
(v, n): (v) tích trữ; (n) kho dự trữ, hàng trong kho
Example: That particular model is not currently in stock
Lesson 8: Office Procedures - Các Quy Trình Trong Công Sở
1 appreciation /ə,pri:ʃi'eiʃn/ pleasure that you have when you recognize good qualities
(n): Sự đánh giá cao, sự hiểu rõ giá trị
Example: She shows little appreciation of good music
2 be made of (Vp) be produced of
(v): Được làm từ / bằng
Example: People say that the negotiator has nerves made of steel
3 bring in (Vp)to hire or recruit
(v): Thuê, mướn; tuyển dụng
Example: The company brought in new team of project planners
4 casually /ˈkæʒuəli/ not showing much care or throught
(adv): Không trang trọng
Example: On Fridays, most employees dress casually
5 code /koud/ a set moral principles or rules of behaviour
(n): Luật, quy tắc, chuẩn mực
Example: Even the most traditional companies are changing their dress code to something less formal
6 expose /iks'pouz/ to show something that is usually hidden
(v): Phơi bày ra, bộc lộ
Example: My job as a glimpse of her in the crowd
7 glimpse /glimps/ a look at somebody / something for a very short time
(n): Cái nhìn, lướt qua
Example: He caught a glimpse of her in the crowd
Trang 148 out of (Pp) no longer having
(adj): Hết, cạn kiệt
Example: The presenter ran out of time before he reached his conclusion
9 outdated /aut'deitid/ not currently in use
(adj): Hết hạn sử dụng
Example: These fingures are now outdated
10 practice /'præktis/ action rather than ideas
(n, v): (n) sự thực hafnhl (v) thực hành
Example: She's determinted to put her new ideas into practice
11 reinforce /,ri:in'fɔ:s/ to make a feeling, an idea, etc stronger
(v): Tăng cường, củng cố
Example: The experience reinforeced my sense of loss
12 verbally /'və:bəli/ in spoken words and not in writing or actions
(adv): Bằng lời nói
Example: The company had received complaints both verbally and in writing
Lesson 9: Electronics - Điện Tử
1 disk /disk/ a device for storing information on a computer
(n): Đĩa
Example: The head of the optical disk reader was dirty
2 facilitate /fə'siliteit/ to make an action possible or easier
(v): Tạo điều kiện
Example: The new trade agreement should facilitate more repid economic growth
3 network /'netwə:k/ a number of computers and other devices that are connected together
(v, n): (v) kết nối, liên kết; (n) mạng lưới, hệ thống
Example: The office network allows users to share files and software, and to use a central printer
4 popularity /,pɔpju'læriti/ the state of being liked by a large number of people
(n): Tính phổ biến; sự nổi tiếng
Example: Her novels have gained in popularity over recent years
5 process /ˈprəʊses/ a series of something that are done in order to achieve a particular result (v, n): (v) xử lý; (n) quy trình, phương thức
Example: We're in the process of selling out house
Trang 156 replace /ri'pleis/ to be used instead of something / somebody else
(v): Thay thế
Example: The new design will eventually replace all existing models
7 revolution /,revə'lu:ʃn/ a great change in conditions, ways of working, beliefs, etc that affects large numbers of people
(n): Cuộc cách mạng
Example: A revolution in information technology is taking place
8 sharp /ʃɑ:p/ sudden and rapid, especially of a change in something
(adj): Đột ngột, nhanh chóng
Example: a sharp drop in prices
9 skill /skil/ the ability to do something well
(n): Kỹ năng
Example: The job requires skills and an eye for details
10 software /ˈsɒftweə(r)/ the programs, etc used to operate a computer
(n): Phần mềm
Example: Will the software run on my machine ?
11 store /stɔ:/ to keep
(v): Lưu trữ
Example: You can store more data on a zip drive
12 technically /ˈteknɪkli/ in a way that is connected with the skills needed for a particular job (adv): Chuyên môn
Example: Technically, he is an excellent goalkeeper
13 assemble /ə'sembl/ to bring people or things together as a group
(v): Tập hợp, thu thập
Example: All the students were asked to assemble in the main hall
Lesson 10: Correspondence - Thư Tín Thương Mại
1 beforehand /bi'fɔ:hænd/ earlier; before something else happens
(adv): Trước, sớm
Example: I wish we'd know about it beforehand
2 courier /'kuriə/ a person or company whose job is to take packages or papers somewhere
(n): Người đưa thư
Example: We sent the documents by courier
Trang 163 express /iks'pres/ fast and direct
(adj): Nhanh chóng
Example: Express mail costs more than regular mail service, but it is efficient
4 fold /fould/ to bend something, especially paper or cloth
(v): Gấp lại
Example: He folded the map up and put it in his pocket
5 layout /ˈleɪaʊt/ the way in which the parts of something such as the page of a book, a garden or a building are arranged
(n): Bản mẫu, mẫu bố trí
Example: There is no single correct layout for business letters
6 mention /'menʃn/ an act of refering to somebody / something in speech or writing
(n, v): (n) sự đề cập; (v) nói đến
Example: He made no mention of her work
7 petition /pi'tiʃn/ a written document signed by a large people that asks somebody to change something
(n, v): (n) đơn xin, đơn kiến nghị; (v) cầu xin, kiến nghị
Example: The workers are getting up (=staring) a petition for tighter safety standards
8 proof /proof/ information, documents, etc that show something is true
(n): bằng chứng
Example: Can you provide any proof of identity ?
9 register /'redʤistə/ to record somebody / something name on a list
(v): đăng ký, vào sổ
Example: You can register this mail for an additional $4.4
10 revise /ri'vaiz/ to change something, such as a book or an estimate to correct or improve it (v): Sửa lại (bản in, một đạo luật, )
Example: We may have to revise this figure upwards
11 revise /ri'vaiz/ to change something, such as a book or an estimate to correct or improve it (v): Sửa lại (bản in, một đạo luật, )
Example: We may have to revise this figure upwards
Lesson 11: Job Ads & Recruitment - Quảng Cáo Tìm Người & Tuyển Dụng
1 abundant /ə'bʌndənt/ more than engouh
(adj): Nhiều, thừa
Trang 17Example: Fish are abundant in the lake
2 accomplishment /ə'kɔmpliʃmənt/ an impressive thing that is done or achieved after a lot of work (n): Hoàn thành, đạt được
Example: The series of paintings is quite an accomplishment
3 bring together (Vp)to join, to gather
(v): Nhóm lại, họp lại
Example: Our goal this year is to bring together the most creative group we can find
4 candidate /'kændidit/ a person who is trying to be elected or is applying for a job
(n): Ứng cử viên
Example: There were a large number of candidates for the job
5 come up with (Vp)to plan, to invent
(v): Đưa ra, phát hiện, khám phá
Example: In order for that small business to succeed, it needs to come up with a new strategy
6 commensurate /kə'menʃərit/ matching something in size, importance, quality
(adj): Tương thích, tương xứng với
Example: Salary will be commensurate with experience
7 match /mætʃ/ a fit, a similarity
(n, v): (n) sự tương tự, tương thích
Example: a headhunter maches qualified candidates to suitable positions
8 profile /profile/ a group of characteristics or traits
(n): mô tả tính chất
Example: As jobs change, so does the company's profile for the job candidate
9 qualification /,kwɔlifi'keiʃn/ a skill or type of experience that you need for a particular job or activity
(n): Năng lực, phẩm chất, chuyên môn
Example: Previous teaching experience is a necessary qualification for this job
10 recruit /ri'kru:t/ employ people to work for an organisation
(v, n): (v) tuyển dụng; (n) nhân viên mới
Example: They recruited several new members to the club
11 submit /səb'mit/ to present for consideration
(v): Trình, đệ trình, đưa ra để xem xét
Example: Completed project must be submitted by 10 March
Trang 1812 time-consuming (a) take up a lot of time
(adj): Mất thời gian
Example: A difficult and time-consuming process
Lesson 12: Apply and Interviewing - Ứng Tuyển và Phỏng Vấn
1 ability /ə'biliti/ the fact that somebody / something able to do something
(n): Khả năng
Example: The system has the ability to run more than one program at the same time
2 apply /ə'plai/ to make a formal request, usually in writing, for something such as a job, a place at college, university
(v): Xin việc, tim việc
Example: You should apply in person / by letter
3 background /'bækgraund/ the details of a person's familly, education, experience
(n): Lý lịch, kinh nghiệm
Example: The job would suit someone with a business background
4 be ready for (a): Chuẩn bị sẵn sàng
Example: He is ready for the meeting
5 call in (Vp) to ask to come, to beckon
(v): Thông báo
Example: The HR manager called in all the qualified applicants for a 2nd interview
6 confidence /'kɔnfidəns/ the feeling that you can trust, believe in and be sure about the abilities or good qualities of somebody / something
(n): sự tin cậy, tin tưởng
Example: The players all have confidence in their manager
7 constantly /'kɔnstəntli/ all the time; repeatedly
(adj): Luôn luôn, liên tục
Example: We are constantly on the lookout for new ideas
8 expert /'ekspə:t/ a person with special knowledge, skill
(n): Chuyên gia
Example: An expert on modern literature
9 follow up (Vp)to continue, to take additional steps
(v, n): (v) theo sau, bám miết; (n) tiếp theo, kế tiếp
Example: Always follow up an interview with a thank-you note
Trang 1910 hesitant /'hezitənt/ slow to speak or act because you feel uncertain
(adj): Do dự, lưỡng lự
Example: She's hesitant about signing the contract
11 present /'preznt - pri'zent/ to give something to somebody, especially formally at a ceremony (v): Đưa ra, bày tỏ, giới thiệu
Example: The local MP will start the race and present the prizes
12 weakly /'wi:kli/ in a weak way
(adv): Một cách yếu ớt
Example: 'I'm not sure about it' he said weakly
Lesson 13: Hiring and Training - Tuyển Dụng & Đào Tạo
1 conduct /'kɔndəkt/ to organize and / or do a particular activity
(n, v): (n) sự tiến hành; (v) tiến hành, cư xử
Example: The negotiations have been conducted in a positive manner
2 generate /'dʤenəreit/ to produce or create something
(v): Tạo ra, sinh ra
Example: We need someone to generate new ideas
3 hire /'haiə/ to give somebody a job
(n, v): Thuê, tuyển dụng
Example: She was hired three years ago
4 keep up with (Vp)to stay equal with
(v): Đạt cho bằng được
Example: Employees are encouraged to take courses to keep up with new trends
5 look up to (Vp)to admire
(v): khâm phục, ngưỡng mộ
Example: There are few people in this was orld that I look up to
6 on track (Pp)an experienced person who advises and helps somebody with less experience (n): Theo dõi, đi tìm
Example: She was a friend and mentor to many young actors
7 reject /'ri:dʤekt/ to refuse to accept or consider something
(n, v ): (v) vật bị loại; (v) từ chối, loại bỏ
Example: The prime minister rejected any idea of reforming the sytem
8 set up /'setʌp/ to establish, to arrange
(adj, v): Thiết lập, định trước
Trang 20Example: Set up a time and place for the meeting and then inform everyone who is involved
9 success /sək'ses/ the fact that you have achieved something that you want and have been trying to
do
(n): Sự thành công
Example: What's the secret of your success ?
10 training /'treiniɳ/ the process of learning the skills that you need to do a job
(n): Sự đào tạo, huẩn luyện
Example: Few candidates had received any training in management
11 update (v, n): to make something more modern by adding new parts
(v, n): (v) cập nhật; (n) sự cập nhật
Example: It's about time we updated our software
Lesson 14: Salaries & Benefits - Lương & Các Chế Độ Đãi Ngộ
1 basis /'beisis/ the reason why people take a particular action
(n): Nền tảng, cơ sở
Example: She was choosen for the job on the basis of her qualifications
2 benefit /'benifit/ an advantage that something gives you
(n, v): (n) chế độ đãi ngộ, lợi ích; (v) được lợi
Example: I've had the benefit of a good education
3 compensate /'kɔmpenseit/ to provide something good to balance or reduce the bad effects of damage, loss
(v): Đền bù, bồi thường
Example: Nothing can compensate for the loss of a loved one
4 delicately /ˈdelɪkət/ easily damaged or broken
(adv): Mỏng manh, thanh tú
Example: Babies have very delicate skin
5 eligible /i'liminəbl/ able to practicipate in something, qualified
(adj): Đủ tư cách, thích hợp
Example: Only those over 7 are eligible for the special payment
6 flexibility /ˈfleksəbl/ able to change to suit new conditions or situations
(adv): Linh hoạt, linh động
Example: Managers must respond flexibility to new developments in business practice
Trang 217 negotiate /ni'gouʃieit/ to try to reach an agreement by formal discussion
(v): Đàm phán, thương lượng
Example: We have been negotiating for more pay
8 raise /reiz/ n: an increase in salary; v: to move up
(n, v): (n) sự tăng lương; (v) nâng lên, đưa lên
Example: We need to raise the standart for timeliness
9 retire /ri'taiə/ to stop doing your job, especially because you have reached a particular age
(v): Về hưu
Example: She was forced to retire early from teaching because of ill health
10 vested /'vestid/ to give somebody the legal right or power to do something
(adj): Được phong cho/ trao cho/ ban cho
Example: Overall authority is vested in the Supreme Council
11 wage /weidʤ/ a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week, for work
(n): Tiền lương ( theo tuần)
Example: There are extra benefits for people on low wages
12 be awake of (Vp)to be conscious of
(v): Có kiến thức, nhận thức về
Example: Are you aware of the new employee's past work history ?
Lesson 15: Promotions, Pensions & Awards - Thăng Chức, Lương Hưu & Thưởng
1 achievement /ə'tʃi:vmənt/ a thing that somebody has done successfully, especially using their own effort and skill
(n): Sự đạt được, sự hoàn thành
Example: It was a remarkable achievement for such a young player
2 contribute /kən'tribju:t/ to give something, especially money or goods, to help somebody
(v): Đóng góp, góp phần
Example: We contributed £5000 to the earthquake fund
3 dedication /,dedi'keiʃn/ the hard work and effort that somebody puts into an activity or purpose (n): Sự cống hiến
Example: Hard work and dedication
4 look forward to (Vp) to anticipate
(v): Háo hức mong đợi
Example: We look forward to seeing you at the next meeting
Trang 225 look to (Vp) to depend on, to rely on
(v): Trông cậy, trông chờ
Example: The workers always looked to hime to settle their disagreements
6 loyal /'lɔiəl/ remaining faithful to somebody / something and supporting them or it
(adj): Trung thành
Example: She has always remained loyal to her political principles
7 merit /'merit/ the quality of being good and of deserving praise
(n): Sự xuất sắc
Example: A work of outstanding artistic merit
8 obviously /ˈɒbviəsli/ used when giving infor that you expect other people to know already
(adv): Rõ ràng, rành mạch
Example:
9 productive /productive/ making goods or growing crops, especially in large quantities
(adj): Hữu ích, có hiệu quả
Example: The aim was to maximize the machine's productive capacity
10 promote /promote/ to move somebody to a higher rank or more senior job
(v): Thăng chức, xúc tiến
Example: She worked hard and was soon promoted
11 recognition /,rekəg'niʃn/ the act of accepting that something exists, is true or is official
(n): Sự công nhận, khen ngợi
Example: There is a general recognition of the urgent need for reform
12 value /'vælju:/ to think that somebody / something is important
(v): Trân trọng, đánh giá
Example: I really value him as a friend
Lesson 16: Shopping - Mua sắm
1 bargain /bɑːɡən/ to discuss prices, with somebody in order to reach an agreement that is acceptable (v, n): (v) trả giá, mặc cả; (n) sự mặc cả
Example: In the market dealers were bargaining with growers over the price of coffee
2 bear /beə/ to be able to accept and deal with something unpleasant
(v): Chịu đựng, cam chịu
Example: She could not bear the thought of losing him
3 behaviour /bi'heivjə/ the way that somebody behaves, especially towards other people
(n): Cách cư xử
Trang 23Example: His behaviour towards her was becoming more and more aggressive
4 checkout (n) the place where you pay for the things that you are buying in a supermarket
(n): Quầy thanh toán tiền
Example: Ong queues at the checkouts
5 comfort /'kʌmfət/ the state of being physically relaxed or having a pleant life
(v, n): (v) làm khuây khỏa, (n) sự thoải mái
Example: These tennis shoes are designed for comfort and performance
6 expand /iks'pænd/ to become greater in size, number or importance
(v): Mở rộng
Example: A child's vocabulary expands through reading
7 explore /iks'plɔ:/ to examine something completely or carefully to find out more about it
(v): Thăm dò, khảo sát
Example: These ideas will be explored in more detail in chapter 7
8 item /'aitem/ one thing on a list of things to buy, do, talk about, etc
(n): Vật, hàng hóa, món đồ
Example: Can I pay for each item separately ?
9 mandatory /'mændətəri/ required by law
(adj): Có tính bắt buộc
Example: The offence carries a madatory life sentence
10 merchandise /'mə:tʃəndaiz/ goods that are bought or sold; goods that are for sale in a shop / store (n): Hàng hóa
Example: These tokens can be exchanged for merchandise in any our stores
11 strictly /ˈstrɪktli/ with a lot of control and rules that must be obeyed
(adv): Một cách nghiêm khắc
Example: The industry is strictly regulated
12 trend /trend/ a general diretion in which a situation is changing or developing
(n): Xu hướng
Example: Current trends in language teaching is favorable
Lesson 17: Ordering Supplies - Đặt Hàng
1 diversify /dai'və:sifai/ to develop a wider range of products, interests, skills
(v): Đa dạng hóa
Trang 24Example: Farmers are being encouraged to diversify into new crops
2 enterprise /'entəpraiz/ a company or business
(n): Công ty, xí nghiệp
Example: An enterprise with a turnover of $26 billion
3 essentially /ɪˈsenʃəli/ when you think about the true, important, or basic nature of someone or something
(adv): Về bản chất, về cơ bản
Example: There are three essentially different ways of tackling the problem
4 everyday /'evridei/ routine, common
(adj): hàng ngày
Example: The Internet has become part of everyday life
5 function /fʌŋkʃn/ a special activity or purpose of a person or thing
(v, n): (v) thực hiện chức năng; (n) chức năng
Example: This design aims for harmony of form and function
6 maintain /men'tein/ to make something continue at the same level, standard, etc
(v): Duy trì
Example: the two countries have always maintained close relations
7 obtain /əb'tein/ to get something, especially by making an effort
(v): Đạt được, giành được
Example: I finally managed to obtain a copy of the report
8 prerequisite /'pri:'rekwizit/ something that must exist or happen before something else can happen
or be done
(n): Điều kiện ưu tiên
Example: A college degree is an essential prerequisite for employment at this level
9 quality /'kwɔliti/ the standard of something when it is compared to other things like it; how good
or bad something is
(n): Chất lượng
Example: high-quality goods
10 smooth /smu:ð/ completely flat and even, without any lumps, holes, or rough areas
(adj): Trôi chảy, suôn sẻ
Example: The water was as smooth as glass
11 source /sɔ:s/ a place, person, or thing that you get something from
(n): Nguồn
Trang 25Example: Your local library will be a useful source of information
12 stationery /'steiʃnəri/ materials for writing and for using in an office, for example paper, pens, and envelopes
(n): Văn phòng phẩm
Example: We don't have enough stationery, so please order some more
Lesson 18: Shipping - Vận Chuyển Hàng
1 accurately /ˈækjərət/ correct and true in every detail
(adv): Đúng, chính xác
Example: An accurate description/account/calculation
2 carrier /'kæriə/ a company that carries goods or passengers from one place to another, especially
by air
(n): Người chuyên chở; hãng vận tải
Example: Delta Air Lines, the third-largest carrier in the U.S
3 fulfill /ful'fil/ to do or achieve what was hoped for or expected
(v): Hoàn thành, đáp ứng, thỏa mãn
Example: No candidate fulfills all the criteria for this position
4 integral /'intigrəl/ being an essential part of something
(adj): Cần thiết, không thể thiếu
Example: Music is an integral part of the school's curriculum
5 inventory /in'ventri/ a written list of all the objects, furniture, etc in a particular building
(n): Bản kiểm kê, hàng hóa
Example: An inventory of the museum's contents
6 minimize /'minimaiz/ to reduce something, especially something bad, to the lowest possible level (v): Giảm bớt, hạn chế
Example: Costs were minimized by using plastic instead of leather
7 on hand (Pp.) available
(adj): Sẵn có
Example: We had too much stock on hand, so we had a summer sale
8 remember /ri'membə/ to have or keep an image in your memory of an event, a person, a place, etc from the past
(v): Nhớ, nhớ lại
Example: I don't remember my first day at school
Trang 269 ship /ʃip/ to send
(v): Vận chuyển ( bằng đường biển)
Example: The company ships its goods all over the world
10 sufficiently /səˈfɪʃnt/ enough for a particular purpose; as much as you need
(adv): Đủ
Example: Allow sufficient time to get there
11 supply /sə'plai/ an amount of something that is provided or available to be used
(n, v): (n) sự cung cấp; (v) cung cấp
Example: Supplies of food are almost exhausted
Lesson 19: Invoices - In Hóa Đơn
1 charge /tʃɑ:dʤ/ to ask an amount of money for goods or a service
(v, n): (v) tính phí; (n) chi phí
Example: What did they charge for the repairs ?
2 compile /kəmˈpaɪl/ to produce a book, list, report, etc by bringing together different items, articles, songs, etc
(v): Thu nhập, tập hợp, biên soạn
Example: We are trying to compile a list of suitable people for the job
3 customer /'kʌstəmə/ a person or an organization that buys something from a store or business (n): Khách hàng
Example: The firm has excellent customer relations
4 discount /'diskaunt/ an amount of money that is taken off the usual cost of something
(n, v): (n) sự giảm giá; (v) giảm giá
Example: This discount is not available anymore
5 efficient /i'fiʃənt/ doing something well and thoroughly with no waste of time, money, or energy (adj): Có hiệu quả, hiệu nghiệm
Example: The efficient use of energy
6 estimate /'estimit - 'estimeit/ a statement of how much a piece of work will probably cost
(v, n): (v) ước lượng; (n) sự đánh giá, bảng giá
Example: I can give you a rough estimate of the amount of wood you will need
7 impose /im'pouz/ to introduce a new law, rule, tax, etc.; to order that a rule, punishment, etc be used
(v): Áp đặt; đánh thuế (ai/cái gì)
Example: A new tax was imposed on fuel
Trang 278 mistake /mis'teik/ an action or an opinion that is not correct
(n): Lỗi, sai lầm
Example: The hurrier you work, the more mistakes you create
9 order /'ɔ:də/ a request to make or supply goods
(n, v): (n) đơn đặt hàng; (v) đặt hàng
Example: I would like to place an order for ten copies of this book
10 promptly /ˈprɒmptli/ without delay
(adv): Ngay lập tức, đúng giờ
Example: She deals with all the correspondence promptly and efficiently
11 rectify /'rektifai/ to put right something that is wrong
(v): Sửa lại, hiệu chỉnh
Example: We need to start thinking about how to rectify the situation
12 terms /tɜːmz/ the conditions that people offer, demand, or accept when they make an agreement,
an arrangement, or a contract
(n): Điều khoản
Example: They failed to agree on the terms of a settlement
Lesson 20: Inventory - Hàng Hóa / Kiểm Kê Hàng Hóa
1 adjustment /ə'dʤʌstmənt/ a small change made to something in order to correct or improve it (n): Điều chỉnh, dàn xếp
Example: I've made a few adjustments to the design
2 automatically /ˌɔːtəˈmætɪkli/ having controls that work without needing a person to operate them (adv): Tự động
Example: The heating switches off automatically
3 crucial /'kru:ʃjəl/ extremely important, because it will affect other things
(adj): Cốt yếu, chủ yếu
Example: The next few weeks are going to be crucial
4 discrepancy /dis'krepənsi/ a difference between two or more things that should be the same (n): Sự bất đồng, bất hòa
Example: Wide discrepancy in prices quoted for the work
5 disturb /dis'tə:b/ to interrupt somebody when they are trying to work
(v): Làm rối loạn, gây cản trở
Example: Do not disturb the baby when he is sleeping
Trang 286 liability /,laiə'biliti/ the state of being legally responsible for something
(n): Nghĩa vụ, trách nhiệm
Example: The company cannot accept liability for any damage caused by natural disasters
7 reflection /rɪˈflekʃn/ a sign that shows the state or nature of something
(n): Sự phản ánh, tương đường với
Example: Your clothes are often a reflection of your personality
8 run /rʌn/ to operate or function; to make something do this
(v): Điều hành, hoạt động
Example: As long as the comouter is running, you can keeping adding new data
9 scan /skæn/ to look at every part of something carefully, especially because you are looking for a particular thing or person
(v): Kiểm tra nhanh
Example: I scanned the list quickly for my name
10 subtract /səb'trækt/ to take a number or an amount away from another number or amount
(v): Trừ đi, khấu trừ
Example: 6 subtracted from 9 is 3
11 tedious /'ti:djəs/ lasting or taking too long and not interesting
(adj): Chán ngắt, buồn tẻ
Example: The journey soon became tedious
12 verify /'verifai/ to check that something is true or accurate
(v): Xác minh, kiểm tra
Example: We have no way of verifying his story
Lesson 21: Banking - Ngân Hàng
1 accept /ək'sept/ to say “yes” to an offer, invitation, etc
(v): Nhận, chấp nhận
Example: He asked me to marry him and I accepted
2 balance /'bæləns/ the amount that is left after taking numbers or money away from a total
(n, v): (n) số dư tài khoản; (v) quyết toán
Example: to check your account balance (= to find out how much money there is in your
account)
3 borrow /'bɔrou/ to take and use something that belongs to someone else, and return it to them at a later time
Trang 29(v): vay, mượn
Example: Can I borrow your umbrella?
4 cautiously /ˈkɔːʃəsli/ being careful about what you say or do
(adv): Cẩn thận, thận trọng
Example: They've taken a very cautious approach
5 deduct /di'dʌkt/ to take away money, points, etc., from a total amount
(v): Trừ đi, khấu trừ
Example: Ten points will be deducted for a wrong answer
6 dividend /'dividend/ an amount of the profits that a company pays to people who own shares in the company
(n): Tiền lãi, cổ phần
Example: Dividend payments of 50 cents a share
7 down payment (Adj.p) an initial partial payment
(n): (Sự( trả trước 1 phần khi mua hàng
Example: By making a large down payment, the couple saved a great deal interest
8 mortgage /ˈmɔːɡɪdʒ/ a legal agreement by which a bank or similar organization lends you money
to buy a house, etc., and you pay the money back over a particular number of years; the sum of money that you borrow
(n, v): (n) sự cầm cố, sự thế chấp; (v) cấm cố, thế chấp
Example: a mortgage on the house
9 restricted /ris'triktid/ limited or small in size or amount
(adj): hạn chế, giới hạn
Example: A restricted range of foods
10 signature /'signitʃə/ your name as you usually write it, for example at the end of a letter
(n): Chữ ký
Example: Someone had forged her signature on the check
11 take out (Vp)remove
(v): Rút (tiền)
Example: They took out the chairs in the bank lobby so now there is no place to sit
12 transaction = decal /træn'zækʃn/ a piece of business that is done between people, especially an act
of buying or selling
(n): Giao dịch
Example: Financial transactions between companies
Trang 30Lesson 22: Accounting - Kế Toán
1 accounting /ə'kauntiɳ/ the process or work of keeping financial accounts
(n): Kế toán, sự tính toán
Example: A career in accounting
2 accumulate /ə'kju:mjuleit/ to gradually get more and more of something over a period of time (v): Tích lũy, gom góp lại
Example: I seem to have accumulated a lot of books
3 asset /'æset/ a person or thing that is valuable or useful to someone or something
(n): Tài sản
Example: In his job, patience is an invaluable asset
4 audit /'ɔ:dit/ an official examination of business and financial records to see that they are true and correct
(n, v): (n) sự kiểm toán; (v) kiểm toán
Example: Preparing the accounts for audit
5 budget /ˈbʌdʒɪt/ the money that is available to a person or an organization and a plan of how it will be spent over a period of time
(n, v): (n) ngân sách, (v) lên ngân sách
Example: We decorated the house on a tight budget (= without much money to spend)
6 build up /'bildʌp/ to increase over time
(v): Tăng cường
Example: The firm has build up a solid reputation for itself
7 client /'klaiənt/ a customer
(n): Khách hàng
Example: A lawyer with many famous clients
8 debt /det/ a sum of money that someone owes
(n): Món nợ
Example: I need to pay off all my debts before I leave the country
9 outstanding /aut'stændiɳ/ extremely good; excellent
(adj): Còn tồn, chưa trả (nợ)
Example: an outstanding player/achievement/success
10 profitably /ˌprɒfɪtəˈbli/ that makes or is likely to make money
(adv): Sinh lãi, có lợi
Example: To run a business profitably
Trang 3111 reconcile /'rekənsail/ to find an acceptable way of dealing with two or more ideas, needs, etc that seem to be opposed to each other
(v): Điều hòa, làm cho hòa hợp / nhất trí
Example: It was hard to reconcile his career ambitions with the needs of his children
12 turnover /ˈtɜːnəʊvə(r)/ the total amount of goods or services sold by a company during a
particular period of time
(n): Doanh số, doanh thu
Example: An annual turnover of $75 million
Lesson 23: Investments - Sự Đầu Tư
1 aggressively /əˈɡresɪv/ acting with force and determination in order to succeed
(adv): Có sức cạnh tranh, kiên quyết
Example: A good salesperson has to be aggressive in today's competitive market
2 attitude /'ætitju:d/ the way that you think and feel about somebody/something
(n): Thái độ
Example: The attitude of the students is not tolerated
3 commit /kə'mit/ to promise sincerely that you will definitely do something
(v): Cam kết
Example: The President is committed to reforming health care
4 conservative /kən'sə:vətiv/ opposed to great or sudden social change; showing that you prefer traditional styles and values
(adj): Thận trọng, cẩn thận, bảo thủ
Example: Her style of dress was never conservative
5 fund /fʌnd/ an amount of money that has been saved or has been made available for a particular purpose
(n, v): (n) quỹ; (v) tài trợ, cấp tiền cho
Example: The International Monetary Fund
6 invest /in'vest/ to buy property, shares in a company, etc in the hope of making a profit
(v): Đầu tư
Example: Now is a good time to invest in the property market
7 long-term /'lɔɳtə:m/ involing long time period
(adj): Dài hạn
Example: A long-term investment
8 portfolio /pɔ:t'fouljou/ the range of products or services offered by a particular company or organization
Trang 32(n): Danh mục
Example: An investment / share portfolio
9 pull out /'pulaut/ to withdraw, to stop
(v, n): (v) rút lui; (n) sự rút lui
Example: The pull out of the bank has left the company without financing
10 resource /rɪˈsɔːs/ a supply of something that a country, an organization, or a person has and can use, especially to increase their wealth
(n): Tài sản, vật có giá trị
Example: We do not have the resources (= money) to update our computer software
11 return /ri'tə:n/ a mount of profit that you get from something
(n): Tiền thu về, lợi nhuận
Example: A high rate of return on capital
12 wisely /waɪz/ able to make sensible decisions and give good advice because of the experience
(adj): Khôn ngôn, sáng suốt
Example: He wisely decided to tell the truth
Lesson 24: Taxes - Thuế
1 calculation /,kælkju'leiʃn/ the act or process of using numbers to find out an amount
(n): Sự tính toán
Example: By my calculations, we made a profit of $20,000 last year
2 deadline /ˈdedlaɪn/ a point in time by which something must be done
(n): Hạn chót
Example: The deadline for applications is April 30
3 file /fail/ to present something so that it can be officially recorded and dealt with
(v): Đệ trình, đưa ra (một văn kiện)
Example: To file a claim / complaint / petition / lawsuit
4 fill out (Vp)to complete
(v): Hoàn thành
Example: I usually ask someone to help me fill out my tax form
5 give up (Vp)to quit, to stop
(v): Từ bỏ, dừng lại
Example: Ms Gomez is so optimistic that she never gives up
Trang 336 owe /ou/ return money that you have borrowed
(v): Nợ
Example: She still owes her father $3,000
7 penalty /'penlti/ a punishment for breaking a law, rule, or contract
(n): Sự trừng phạt, tiền phạt
Example: To impose a penalty
8 preparation /,prepə'reiʃn/ the act or process of getting ready for something or making something ready
(n): Sự chuẩn bị
Example: Careful preparation for the final exam is essential
9 refund /ri:'fʌnd/ a sum of money that is paid back to you, especially because you paid too much
or because you returned goods to a store
(n, v): (n) sự trả lại tiền; (v) trả lại, hoàn lại tiền
Example: to claim/demand/receive a refund
10 spouse /spauz/ (n): Chồng, vợ
Example: My spuse is a teacher
11 withhold /wi 'hould/ to refuse to give something to someone
(v): Ngăn cản, giữ lại
Example: She was accused of withholding information from the police
Lesson 25: Financial Statements - Bản Báo Cáo Tài Chính
1 desire /di'zaiə/ a strong wish to have or do something
(v): Mong muốn
Example: Enough money to satisfy all your desires
2 detail /'di:teil/ to give a list of facts or all the available information
(v): Trình bày tỉ mỉ
Example: The brochure details all the hotels in the area and their facilities
3 forecast /fɔ:'kɑ:st/ a statement about what will happen in the future, based on information that is available now
(n): (n) sự dự báo trước; (v) dự báo
Example: It is difficult to make long-term forecasts for a fast-growing industry
4 level /'levl/ the amount of something that exists in a particular situation at a particular time (n): Mức độ, trình độ, cấp
Trang 34Example: Profits were at the same level as the year before
5 overall /'ouvərɔ:l/ general
(adj): Tổng thể, toàn bộ, toàn diện
Example: The person with overall responsibility for the project
6 perspective /pə'spektiv/ a way of thinking about something
(n): Quan điểm, cách nhìn
Example: Recent events seem less serious when put into an international perspective
7 project /project/ to plan an activity, a project etc, for a time in the future
(v): Đặt kế hoạch, làm đề án
Example: The next edition of the book is projected for publication in March
8 realistic /riə'listik/ accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation
(adj): Có tính thực tế
Example: We have to be realistic about our chances of winning
9 target /'tɑ:git/ to try to have an effect on a particular group of people
(v, n): (v) đặt mục tiêu nhắm vào; (n) mục tiêu
Example: The campaign is clearly targeted at the young
10 translation /træns'leiʃn/ the process of changing something that is written or spoken into another language
(n): sự dịch thuật
Example: He specializes in translation from Danish into English
11 typically /ˈtɪpɪkli/ used to say that something usually happens in the way that you are stating (adv): Đặc thù, đặc trưng
Example: The factory typically produces 500 chairs a week
12 yield /jiːld/ the total amount of crops, profits
(n, v): (n) sản lượng, lợi tức
Example: This will give a yield of 10% on your investment
Lesson 26: Property & Departments - Bất Động Sản & Căn Hộ
1 adjacent /ə'dʤeizənt/ next to or near something
(adj): Kề liền, sát ngay
Example: The planes landed on adjacent runways
Trang 352 collaboration /kə,læbə'reiʃn/ the act of working with another person or group of people to create
or produce something
(n): Sự cộng tác
Example: It was a collaboration that produced extremely useful results
3 concentrate /'kɔnsentreit/ to give all your attention to something and not think about anything else (v): Tập trung
Example: I can't concentrate with all that noise going on
4 conducive /kən'dju:vis/ making it easy, possible, or likely for something to happen
(adj): Có lợi, có ích
Example: The soft lights and music were conducive to a relaxed atmosphere
5 disruption /dis'rʌpʃn/ to make it difficult for something to continue in the normal way
(n): Sự quấy rối, sự phá vỡ
Example: Bus services will be disrupted tomorrow because of the bridge closure
6 hamper /'hæmpə/ to prevent someone from easily doing or achieving something
(v): Cản trở
Example: Our efforts were severely hampered by a lack of money
7 inconsiderately /ˌɪnkənˈsɪdərətli/ not giving enough thought to other people''s feeling or needs (adv): Thiếu thận trọng, khinh suất
Example: The manager incoderately scheduled the meeting for late Friday morning
8 lobby = foyer /'lɔbi/ a large area inside the entrance of a public building where people can meet and wait
(n): Phòng chờ, hành lang
Example: a hotel lobby
9 move up (Vp) to advance, improve position
(v): Tiến lên, thăng tiến
Example: In order to move up in the company, employees had to show their loyalty
10 open to receptive to
(adj): Dễ tiếp thu, lĩnh hội; cởi mở
Example: What I valued most in my previous manager was that she was always open to ideas and suggestions
11 opt /ɔpt/ to choose, to decide on
(v): Chọn, chọn lựa
Example: After graduating she opted for a career in music