whether or not someone achieves their aims is mostly by a question of luck Flashcards

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attributable (adj)

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caused by the thing mentioned. In this context, success is the result of luck
eg. obesity is attributable to a poor diet and a lack of exercise.

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industrious (adj)

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chăm chỉ, bận rộn= hard-working, busy

eg. Steve Jobs worked with a team of industrious people to develop Apple

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attain (v)

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đạt được = attain a goal/ an ambition/ an objective

eg. the university only considers students who have attained high marks in the entrance exams.

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code (v)

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Mã hóa

eg. coding information into numbers and symbols requires advanced computer skills.

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motivational (adj)

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truyền cảm hứng, tạo động lực
eg. many celebrities are not motivational speakers, however, it is their talents which inspire people rather than their words.

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suffer from

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chịu đựng

eg. in cities with a lot of air pollution, many people suffer from health problems.

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disorder (n)

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căn bệnh

eg. He suffers from a rare disorder of the liver, so many doctors had not seen a case like this before

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limbs (n)

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tứ chi, chân tay = arms and legs

eg. after the car accident, she lost the use of her limbs; now, however, she can walk and use her hands normally

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accountancy (n)

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kế toán

eg. a degree in mathematics in essential for a career in accountancy.

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purely (adv)

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hoàn toàn = completely, entirely, only

eg. the organisation depends purely on contributions from the public, it does not make any profit

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passion (n)

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đam mê]

eg. a passion for computer technology drove Steve Jobs to overcome many problems.

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