1. Vocabulary for Unit 2. CITY LIFE
1.2. Vocabulary for Week 4. Lessons 4 - 7. U2. Global Success 9
biogas
(n) /ˈbaɪoʊˌgæs/ = methane (khí sinh học).e.g. They use biogas produced from organic waste for cooking.
amenities
(n) /əˈmiːnɪtiz/ = facilities (tiện ích).e.g. Our community center was renovated to improve its amenities.
congestion
(n) /kənˈdʒɛstʃən/ = overcrowding (tắc nghẽn).e.g. Urban congestion can significantly affect quality of life.
leftover
(n) /ˈlɛftˌoʊvər/ = remains (thức ăn thừa).e.g. We had enough leftovers from dinner to make another meal.
biodegradable
(a) /ˌbaɪoʊdɪˈɡreɪdəbl/ = compostable (phân hủy sinh học).e.g. It's important to use biodegradable packaging to reduce waste.
metropolitan
(a) /ˌmɛtrəˈpɒlɪtən/ = urban (thuộc về đô thị).e.g. The metropolitan area has seen rapid growth over the past decade.
collaborate
(v) /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/ = cooperate (hợp tác).e.g. We need to collaborate with other departments to complete this project.
pedestrian
(n) /pəˈdɛstriən/ = walker (người đi bộ).e.g. The city is planning to widen sidewalks for pedestrians.
innovation
(n) /ˌɪnəˈveɪʃən/ = novelty (đổi mới).e.g. The company is known for its commitment to innovation.
bustling
(a) /ˈbʌslɪŋ/ = lively (nhộn nhịp).e.g. The downtown area is bustling even late at night.
tram
(n) /træm/ = streetcar (xe điện).e.g. We took the tram to get to the museum.
smart card
(n) /ˈsmɑrt kɑrd/ = chip card (thẻ thông minh).e.g. You can load money onto a smart card to use in public transport.
sky train
(n) /ˈskaɪ treɪn/ = elevated train (tàu điện trên cao).e.g. The sky train offers a quick route across the city without traffic delays.
documentary
(n) /ˌdɒkjʊˈmɛntəri/ = factual film (phim tài liệu).e.g. We watched a documentary about the ocean's deep-sea creatures.
concrete jungle
(n) /ˈkɒŋkriːt ˈdʒʌŋɡl/ = urban sprawl (rừng bê tông).e.g. Some people feel lost living in the concrete jungle.