17 Flashcards
(48 cards)
complication
(n)
/ˌkɒmplɪˈkeɪʃən/
sự phức tạp, sự rắc rối
A problem or difficulty that makes a situation harder to deal with.
The age difference was a complication to the relationship.
crisis
(n)
/ˈkraɪsɪs/
cuộc khủng hoảng
A situation in which something or someone faces one or more serious problems.
Natural disasters have contributed to the continent’s economic crisis.
dilemma
(n)
/dɪˈlɛmə/
tình huống khó khăn, tiến thoái lưỡng nan
A difficult situation where you must choose between two or more alternatives.
Many Muslim women face the dilemma of choosing between employment and their Islamic garb.
predicament
(n)
/prɪˈdɪkəmənt/
tình huống khó khăn, tiến thoái lưỡng nan
An unpleasant situation that is difficult to get out of.
The decision will leave her in a peculiar predicament.
damage
(v)
/ˈdæmɪdʒ/
làm hư hại, tổn hại
To cause something to become less good or successful.
Jackson doesn’t want to damage his reputation.
deteriorate
(v)
/dɪˈtɪəˌreɪt/
xấu đi, tồi tệ hơn
If something deteriorates, it becomes worse.
The situation might deteriorate into full-scale war.
address
(v)
/əˈdrɛs/
giải quyết, xử lý
To deal with or try to solve a problem or task.
Mr. King sought to address those fears when he spoke at the meeting.
alleviate
(v)
/əˈliːveɪt/
giảm bớt, làm dịu đi
To make pain, suffering, or an unpleasant condition less severe or intense.
A great deal can be done to alleviate back pain.
approach
(v)
/əˈprəʊtʃ/
tiếp cận, đối mặt với
To deal with a problem, task, or situation in a particular way.
Employers are interested in how you approach problems.
eradicate
(v)
/ɪˈrædɪkeɪt/
tiêu diệt, xóa bỏ
To get rid of something completely.
Vaccination has eradicated anthrax in the developed world.
intervene
(v)
/ˌɪntəˈviːn/
can thiệp, tham gia vào
To become involved in a situation in order to change it.
The situation calmed down when the police intervened.
react
(v)
/rɪˈækt/
phản ứng
To behave in a particular way because of something that has happened.
They reacted violently to the news.
repair
(v)
/rɪˈpeə(r)/
sửa chữa, phục hồi
To fix or mend something that is damaged or not working properly.
The roof will be repaired to ensure the house is wind-proof.
resolve
(v)
/rɪˈzɒlv/
giải quyết, tìm ra giải pháp
To find a solution to a problem, difficulty, or argument.
We must find a way to resolve these problems before it’s too late.
tackle
(v)
/ˈtækəl/
giải quyết, đối mặt với
To deal with a difficult problem or task in a determined or efficient way.
The government’s latest scheme to tackle crime.
a political/economic/humanitarian/financial crisis
một cuộc khủng hoảng chính trị/kinh tế/nhân đạo/tài chính
The country is going through a severe financial crisis.
a severe crisis
một cuộc khủng hoảng nghiêm trọng
The company is facing a severe crisis due to declining sales.
a hostage/energy/health/cash crisis
khủng hoảng con tin/năng lượng/y tế/tiền mặt
The energy crisis has pushed fuel prices to record highs.
resolve/face a crisis
giải quyết/đối mặt với một cuộc khủng hoảng
The government must act quickly to resolve the crisis.
a crisis point/situation/meeting
điểm/situations/cuộc họp khủng hoảng
Talks were held at a crisis meeting yesterday.
pose/raise/face/solve a dilemma
đặt ra/đối mặt/giải quyết một tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan
This poses a moral dilemma for teachers.
a moral/ethical/policy/workplace dilemma
tình huống khó xử về đạo đức/chính sách/nơi làm việc
He faced a serious ethical dilemma.
damage a building/vehicle
làm hư hại một tòa nhà/xe cộ
The storm severely damaged several buildings.
damage the environment
gây tổn hại cho môi trường
Plastic waste continues to damage the environment.
