Week 11 Flashcards
eavesdrop (v) /ˈiːvz.drɒp/
to listen to someone’s private conversation from close by without them knowing
1/ During a crucial negotiation, I decided to eavesdrop on the competitors’ conversation to gain valuable insights.
2/ The sales team will not eavesdrop on client meetings, as it
3/ Is it ethical for sales representatives to eavesdrop on competitors during trade shows to learn their strategies?
nghe lén
capability (n) /ˌkeɪ.pəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the ability to do something
1/ With the new machines we finally have the capability (= power) to do the job properly.
2/ The university has the capability to monitor for excess energy use.
3/ These tests are beyond the capability of an average twelve-year-old.
khả năng
memo (n) /ˈmem.əʊ/
a message or other information in writing sent by one person or department to another in the same business organization
1/ The sales team drafted a detailed memo outlining the new product launch strategy for the upcoming quarter.
2/ Despite the importance of clear communication, the memo regarding the budget cuts was never distributed to the staff.
3/ Could you please confirm whether the memo about the sales targets for this month has been sent to all employees?
bản ghi nhớ
genuine (adj) /dʒˈɛnjəwn̩/
If something is genuine, it is real and exactly what it appears to be
1/ The genuine feedback from customers like Sarah and John significantly improved our product’s design and marketing strategy.
2/ It is not easy to find genuine suppliers in the competitive market, especially when many offer counterfeit products.
3/ How can businesses ensure that their claims about providing genuine services are trusted by potential clients?
thành thật
tendency (n) /ˈten.dən.si/
If someone has a tendency to do or like something, they will probably do it or like it
1/ The tendency of customers to prefer online shopping has significantly impacted traditional retail stores.
2/ There is a noticeable tendency among consumers to choose eco-friendly products over conventional options.
3/ The company’s sales team closely monitors the purchasing tendency of customers to optimize marketing strategies.
xu hướng
extrinsic (adj) /ekˈstrɪn.zɪk/
coming from outside, or not related to something
1/ The extrinsic factors influencing consumer behavior, such as advertising and promotions, significantly affect sales performance in retail.
2/ While intrinsic motivation drives employees, extrinsic rewards like bonuses and commissions are crucial for achieving sales targets.
3/ Can you explain how extrinsic motivators, such as public recognition, can impact a salesperson’s performance in a competitive market?
bên ngoài
intrinsic (adj) /ɪnˈtrɪn.zɪk/
being an extremely important and basic characteristic of a person or thing
1/ Friendship is an intrinsic part of human relationships
2/ Kindness is intrinsic to creating a harmonious community.
3/ Trust is intrinsic for a society to function smoothly.
bên trong
dozen (n) /ˈdʌz.ən/
a group or collection of twelve
1/ She baked two dozen cookies for the school fundraiser.
2/ The event attracted a dozen volunteers to help with the setup.
3/ A dozen roses were delivered to her doorstep on Valentine’s Day.
fierce (adj) /fɪəs/
physically violent and frightening
1/ The fierce debate on social media lasted for over three hours.
2/ The community does not have fierce arguments about political issues.
3/ Is the fierce competition among candidates affecting social harmony?
hung hăng, dữ dội
disincentive (n)
/ˌdɪs.ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
something that makes people not want to do something or not work hard
1/ High taxes are a disincentive to business.
2/ Lack of affordable housing serves as a disincentive for migration.
3/ Limited job opportunities act as a disincentive for young professionals.
nản lòng
incentive (n) /ɪnˈsen.tɪv/
something that encourages a person to do something
1/ Financial incentives can boost employee productivity in the workplace.
2/ The government offers tax incentives to promote renewable energy sources.
3/ Incentives like discounts can attract more customers to the new restaurant.
thúc đẩy
fundamental (adj) /ˌfʌn.dəˈmen.təl/
forming the base, from which everything else develops
1/ Education is a fundamental right for all citizens in society.
2/ Understanding cultural differences is fundamental for social harmony.
3/ We need to make fundamental changes to the way in which we treat our environment.
cơ bản
credibility (n) /ˌkred.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the fact that someone or something can be believed or trusted
1/ He complained that we had tried to undermine his credibility within the company
2/ Their data tended to lack credibility because their methods were not explained.
3/ Women were sometimes considered to lack credibility as witnesses.
đáng tin
verify (v) /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ/
to prove that something exists or is true, or to make certain that something is correct
1/ Are you able to verify your account?
2/ These numbers are surprisingly high and they’ll have to be verified.
3/ Under interrogation, she verified (that) the tapes were authentic.
chứng minh
perspective (n) /pəˈspek.tɪv/
a particular way of considering something
1/ a global perspective
2/ A historical perspective may help us understand the issue.
3/ Recent events seem less serious when put into an international perspective.
bối cảnh
