Word

Part of speech

Pron

Definition

Example

relationship

n

rɪˈleɪʃənʃɪp

Mối quan hệ

The relationship between poor housing and health problems is clear.

community

n

kəˈmjuːnəti, kəˈmjuːnɪti

Cộng đồng

The new arts centre will serve the whole community.

society

n

səˈsaɪəti, səˈsaɪɪti

Xã hội

technology and its effects on modern society

accept

v

əkˈsept

Chấp nhận

The children gradually began to accept their new teacher.

except

prep

ɪkˈsept

Ngoại trừ

The office is open every day except Sundays.

first generation

n phr

fɜːst ˌdʒenəˈreɪʃən

Thế hệ đầu tiên

the first generation of hand-held computers

norms

n

nɔːmz

Những quy chuẩn xã hội

terrorists who violate the norms of civilized society

interaction

n

ˌɪntərˈækʃən

Sự tương tác

Price is determined through the interaction of demand and supply.

species

n

ˈspiːʃiːz

Giống, loài

Seven species of birds of prey have been observed.

background

n

ˈbækɡraʊnd

Tiểu sử

Students with a background in chemistry will probably find the course easier.

area

n

ˈeəriə

Khu vực

Only cheeses made in this area may be labelled ‘Roquefort.’

construct

v

kənˈstrʌkt

Xây dựng

There are plans to construct a new road bridge across the river.

despite

prep

dɪˈspaɪt

Mặc dù

Despite all our efforts to save the school, the authorities decided to close it.

injury

n

ˈɪndʒəri

Vết thương, chấn thương

She was taken to hospital with serious head injuries.

project

n

ˈprɒdʒekt

Dự án

The project aims to provide an analysis of children’s emotions.