1. Vocabulary for Unit 2. CITY LIFE
1.1. Vocabulary for Week 3. Lessons 1 - 3. U2. Global Success 9
congestion
(n) /kənˈdʒɛstʃən/
= blockage (sự ùn tắc).
e.g. Traffic congestion
is a common problem in large cities.
reliable
(a) /rɪˈlaɪəbl/
= dependable (đáng tin cậy).
e.g. He is known for being a reliable
friend.
polluted (a) /pəˈlutɪd/ = contaminated (ô nhiễm).
e.g. The river has become
dangerously polluted.
construction
(n) /kənˈstrʌkʃən/
= building (công trình xây dựng).
e.g. There is a new office construction
project downtown.
modern
(a) /ˈmɒdərn/
= contemporary (hiện đại).
e.g. The museum is known for
its modern architecture.
attractive
(a) /əˈtræktɪv/
= appealing (hấp dẫn).
e.g. The brochure made the
holiday spot look very attractive.
pricey
(a) /ˈpraɪsi/
= expensive (đắt đỏ).
e.g. That restaurant is quite
pricey, but the food is excellent.
amenities
(n) /əˈmiːnɪtiz/
= conveniences (tiện ích).
e.g. The hotel offers many amenities
such as a pool and a gym.
downtown
(n) /ˈdaʊnˌtaʊn/
= city center (khu trung tâm thành phố).
e.g. I love shopping in the downtown
area.
metro
(n) /ˈmɛtroʊ/
= subway (tàu điện ngầm).
e.g. Taking the metro
is the fastest way to get across the city.
liveable (a) /ˈlɪvəbl/ = habitable (đáng sống).
e.g. The city has been rated
as one of the most liveable places in the world.
sky
train (n)
/ˈskaɪ treɪn/ = elevated railway (tàu điện trên cao).
e.g. The sky train
provides a scenic route through the downtown area.
concrete
jungle (n)
/ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ = urban area (rừng bê tông, khu đô thị).
e.g. Living in a concrete
jungle can be exhausting with its constant noise and crowds.
public transport (n) /ˈpʌblɪk ˈtrænspɔːrt/ = mass transit (phương tiện
giao thông công cộng).
e.g. Public transport
is vital for reducing city traffic congestion.
bustling
(a) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/
= busy (nhộn nhịp).
e.g. The market is always bustling
with people on weekends.