Week 6 Flashcards
articulate (adj) /ɑːˈtɪk.jə.lət/
able to express thoughts and feelings easily and clearly, or showing this quality
1/ an intelligent and highly articulate young woman
2/ She gave a witty, entertaining, and articulate speech.
3/ The First Lady was an intelligent and articulate spokeswoman for a lot of causes.
Đọc rõ ràng, phát âm rõ ràng
accuracy (n) /ˈæk.jə.rə.si/
the fact of being exact or correct
1/ Patricia has checked the reports and can vouch for the accuracy of the information.
2/ (with accuracy) Experience is needed to use the machine with accuracy.
3/ (pinpoint accuracy) The computer will calculate your position with pinpoint accuracy.
chính xác
stability (n) /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
a situation in which something is not likely to move or change
1/ economic and political stability
2/ I’m worried about his mental stability.
3/ It is the role of the regulator to promote market confidence and stability.
sự ổn định
utility (n) /juːˈtɪl.ə.ti/
a service that is used by the public, such as an electricity or gas supply
1/ The biggest financial worries are mortgages followed by utility bills.
2/ We each pay £500 in rent plus utilities.
3/ Its basic utility lies in being able to drive where other vehicles can’t go.
tính thiết thực, hữu dụng
repetitive (adj) /rɪˈpet.ə.tɪv/
involving doing or saying the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring
1/ a repetitive task
2/ a series of repetitive motions
3/ This is repetitive and, as a result, somewhat overstated.
có tính lặp lại
morale (n) /məˈrɑːl/
the amount of confidence felt by a person or group of people, especially when in a dangerous or difficult situation
1/ A couple of victories would improve the team’s morale enormously.
2/ There have been a lot of job losses recently so morale is fairly low.
3/ Low morale in the police department was a continuing problem.
tinh thần
regulate (v) /ˈreɡ.jə.leɪt/
to control something, especially by making it work in a particular way
1/ You can regulate the temperature in the house by adjusting the thermostat.
2/ Her mother strictly regulates how much TV she can watch.
3/ This valve regulates the flow of water into the tank.
điều tiết
inexhaustible (adj) /ˌɪn.ɪɡˈzɔː.stə.bəl/
existing in very great amounts that will never be finished
1/ There seemed to be an inexhaustible supply of champagne at the wedding.
2/ There’s a nearly inexhaustible supply of people willing to buy those homes.
3/ A seemingly inexhaustible source of funding for healthcare led us to applaud every advance and conquest in medicine.
không thể cạn kiệt/ vô hạn
aligned (adj) /əˈlaɪnd/
the same as or similar to something else
1/ Our business model will become more aligned with the needs of our customers.
2/ We aim to create a service where our goals and yours are totally aligned.
3/ We compete against each other on the football field, but otherwise we have aligned interests.
phù hợp
liveability (n) /ˌlɪv.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/
the degree to which a place is suitable or good for living in
1/ Fixing the walkways will enhance the liveability of the area.
2/ We are going to find scary things happening in terms of the liveability of the planet.
3/ The city needs a proper urban plan to retain its liveability.
recreational (adj) /ˌrek.riˈeɪ.ʃən.əl/
connected with ways of enjoying yourself when you are not working
1/ They provide recreational opportunities for all age groups.
2/ recreational use of the seashore
3/ The region was transformed into a recreational and cultural resource.
giải trí
integrated (adj) /ˈɪn.tɪ.ɡreɪ.tɪd/
with two or more things combined in order to become more effective
1/ The town’s modern architecture is very well integrated with the old.
2/ This model offers an opportunity for a more integrated approach to health care.
3/ He considered himself fully integrated into Swiss society.
tích hợp
predictable (adj) /prɪˈdɪk.tə.bəl/
Something that is predictable happens in a way or at a time that you know about before it happens
1/ The film’s plot is predictable and the acting is mediocre.
2/ The film has a boringly predictable ending.
3/ He’s so predictable!
có thể dự đoán được
curiosity (n) /ˌkjʊə.riˈɒs.ə.ti/
an eager wish to know or learn about something
1/ Give your child just enough information to satisfy their curiosity.
2/ The title of the book aroused my curiosity.
3/ I’m burning with curiosity - you must tell me who won!
tò mò
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.
