Unit 17

Question 1

Diversify,v
/daɪˈvɜːsɪfaɪ/

Answer 1

1. =BRANCH OUT: đa dạng hóa
   ​[intransitive, transitive] diversify (something) (into something) (especially of a business or company) to develop a wider range of products, interests, skills, etc. in order to be more successful or reduce risk

Diverse, adj
Diversity,n
Diversification,n

Question 2

Enterprise,n
/ˈentəpraɪz/

Answer 2

Tổ chức kinh doanh, xí nghiệp, hãng kinh doanh
[countable] a company or business
👉state-owned/public enterprises
2.[countable] a large project, especially one that is difficult
=VENTURE

Question 3

Consultant, n
/kənˈsʌltənt/

Answer 3

Người tư vấn, tư vấn viên, người có chuyên môn
a person who knows a lot about a particular subject and is employed to give advice about it to other people
💫consultant on something
👉the president’s consultant on economic affairs
💫 consultant to somebody/something
👉 He was happy to act as a consultant to the company.

Question 4

Cartridge,n
/ˈkɑːtrɪdʒ/

Answer 4

a case containing something that is used in a machine, for example ink for a printer, film for a camera, etc. Cartridges are put into the machine and can be removed and replaced when they are finished or empty.
​a thin tube containing ink (= coloured liquid for writing) which you put inside a pen

Question 5

Withstand,v
/wɪðˈstænd/

Answer 5

Withstand st: giữ vững, trụ lại, chống lại
=stand up to
=resist
1. to be strong enough not to be hurt or damaged by extreme conditions, the use of force, etc.
👉The materials used have to be able to withstand high temperatures.

Question 6

Prerequisite,adj
/ˌpriːˈrekwəzɪt/

Answer 6

Adj.: tiên quyết, phải có trước hết
1.​that must exist or happen before something else can happen or be done

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N.: = precondition: điều kiện tiên quyết
[usually singular] (formal)
​prerequisite (for/of/to something) something that must exist or happen before something else can happen or be done

A degree is an essential prerequisite for employment at this level.

Question 7

Acquire,v
/əˈkwaɪə(r)/

Answer 7

Acquire st
=obtain
Đạt được, giành được
1. to gain something by your own efforts, ability or behaviour
💫Acquire a knowledge of st
👉She has acquired a good knowledge of English.

💫Acquire skills
How long will it take to acquire the necessary skills?

💫Acquire a reputation for st
👉He has acquired a reputation for dishonesty.

Question 8

Deliberate,adj./v.
/dɪˈlɪbərət/

Answer 8

Adj.: có suy nghĩ, cân nhắc, thận trọng, có chủ tâm
=intentional
=planned
1. done on purpose rather than by accident
2.​thong thả, khoan thai, không vội vàng
(of a movement or an action) done slowly and carefully
She spoke in a slow and deliberate way.

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V.: cân nhắc kỹ càng, suy nghĩ chín chắn, trao đổi kỹ lưỡng
to consider something very carefully, usually before making a decision
💫1. Deliberate (on) whether, what, etc…
👉They deliberated (on) whether to continue with the talks.

💫 deliberate over something Customers sometimes deliberate over a purchase for weeks.
💫 deliberate something
👉 The jurors are now deliberating the fate of the accused.

Question 9

Transition,n
/trænˈzɪʃn/

Answer 9

Sự chuyển tiếp, quá độ
💫transition between A and B
👉 We need to ensure a smooth transition between the old system and the new one.
💫transition from something to something
👉the transition from school to full-time work
💫 transition to something
👉He will remain head of state during the period of transition to democracy.
💫 transition from something
👉Only after he stepped down could a genuine transition from dictatorship begin.
💫a three-year transition period
He has not met with the transition team
💫 in transition
👉This course is useful for students who are in transition from one training programme to another.

Question 10

Pottery,n
/ˈpɒtəri/

Answer 10

Đồ gốm, thủ công