1. Vocabulary for Unit 6. Vietnamese Lifestyle: Then and Now

1.2. Vocabulary for Week 15. Lessons 4 - 7. U6. Global Success 9

camel

(n) /ˈkæm.əl/ = desert animal (lạc đà).
            e.g. The camel is well-adapted to life in arid conditions.

 


replaced

(v) /rɪˈpleɪst/ = substituted (thay thế).
            e.g. The old equipment was finally replaced with new models.

 


transportation

(n) /ˌtræn.spɔːrˈteɪ.ʃən/ = conveyance (phương tiện giao thông).
            e.g. Public transportation is an efficient way to travel around the city.

 


samurai

(n) /ˈsæm.ʊ.raɪ/ = Japanese warrior (võ sĩ samurai).
            e.g. The samurai were known for their strict code of honor and discipline.

 


monks

(n) /mʌŋks/ = religious men (sư).
            e.g. The monks at the monastery live a life of prayer and solitude.

 


textbooks

(n) /ˈtekst.bʊks/ = educational books (sách giáo khoa).
            e.g. Students are required to purchase their own textbooks for the course.

 


oil lamp

(n) /ˈɔɪl læmp/ = lamp that uses oil for fuel (đèn dầu).
            e.g. Before electricity, people used oil lamps to light their homes at night.

 


active

(a) /ˈæk.tɪv/ = energetic (tích cực).
            e.g. She remains active in her community by volunteering at various events.

 


determined

(a) /dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/ = resolute (quyết tâm).
            e.g. He was determined to finish the marathon despite the pain.

 


dream

(n) /driːm/ = aspiration (giấc mơ).
            e.g. Her lifelong dream is to become a published author.

 


generation gap

(n) /ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən ɡæp/ = difference between generations (khoảng cách thế hệ).
            e.g. The generation gap is often evident in how technology is used.

 


privacy

(n) /ˈpraɪ.və.si/ = solitude, secrecy (sự riêng tư).
            e.g. Everyone has the right to privacy in their personal affairs.

 


memory

(n) /ˈmem.ə.ri/ = recall (trí nhớ).
            e.g. Her memory for details is quite impressive.

 


independence

(n) /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dəns/ = self-sufficiency (sự độc lập).
            e.g. Gaining financial independence is an important goal for many young adults.

 


values

(n) /ˈvæl.juːz/ = principles (giá trị).
           
e.g. Honesty and integrity are core values that guide our company's policies.