Từ vựng ESL Level 4 Day 20

READING: Job Happiness

context /ˈkɑːn.tekst/ 🔊
noun
definition: the situation within which something exists or happens, and that can explain it
example: To really know a word, you must be able to understand and use it in context.

apprehensive /ˌæp.rɪˈhen.sɪv/ 🔊
adjective
definition: afraid that something bad or unpleasant is going to happen in or about the future
example: We’re all apprehensive about tomorrow’s meeting.

stash away /stæʃ əˈweɪ/
idiom
definition: keep or lay aside for future use
example: You should stash away some money for your children’s education.

clergy /ˈklɝː.dʒi/ 🔊
noun
definition: religious leaders, especially Christian priests, ministers, etc.
example: His friends were surprised when he announced he wanted to join the clergy.

reliable /rɪˈlaɪ.ə.bəl/ 🔊
adjective
definition: able to be trusted to do or provide what is needed
example: My car is old but it’s still reliable.

appreciate /əˈpriː.ʃi.eɪt/ 🔊
adjective
definition: to understand the worth or importance of something or someone; to admire and value something or someone
example: I don’t think you appreciate how much time I spent preparing this meal.

swap /swɑːp/ 🔊
verb
definition: to give something to someone and receive something in return; to trade or exchange
example: I’ll swap you my chocolate bar for your ice cream.

blue-collar /ˈbluː ˌkɑː.lɚ/
adjective
definition: relating to people who do physical work rather than mental work, and who usually do not work in an office
example: Many blue-collar workers accept low-paying jobs just to make ends meet.

white-collar /ˈhwaɪt ˌkɑː.lɚ/, /ˈwaɪt ˌkɑː.lɚ/
adjective
definition: relating to people who work in offices, doing work that needs mental rather than physical effort
example: Many people still prefer the pushy white-collar jobs in the big cities.

training program /ˈtreɪ.nɪŋ ˈproʊ.ɡræm/, /ˈproʊ.ɡrəm/
noun
definition: a series of lessons or courses to teach the skills or knowledge for a particular job or activity
example: The company is developing a training program for all employees.

bother /ˈbɑː.ðɚ/ 🔊
verb
definition: to cause someone to feel troubled, worried or concerned; to annoy someone
example: He didn’t even bother to say goodbye.

satisfaction /ˌsæt.əsˈfæk.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: a happy or pleased feeling because of something that you did or something that happened to you
example: She looked at the finished painting with satisfaction.

beautician /bjuːˈtɪʃ.ən/ 🔊
noun
definition: a trained person whose job is to improve the appearance of a customer’s face, body, and hair using makeup and beauty treatments, often in a beauty salon
example: Emma watched for three hours as the beautician curled her hair.

plumber /ˈplʌm.ɚ/ 🔊
noun
definition: a person whose job is to install or repair sinks, toilets, water pipes, and others
example: The drainage is not working well so please call the plumber.

manual labor /ˈmæn.ju.əl ˈleɪ.bɚ/
noun
definition: physical work done by the hands
example: Efficient machinery and intelligent equipment have replaced manual labor.

incidentally /ˌɪn.sɪˈden.t̬əl.i/, /ˌɪn.sɪˈdent.li/ 🔊
adverb
definition: used to introduce a statement that provides added information or that mentions another subject
example: Incidentally, I wanted to have a word with you about your travel.

social worker /ˈsoʊ.ʃəl ˌwɜːr.kɚ/
noun
definition: a person who works for the social services or for a private organization providing help and support for people who need it
example: Social workers acknowledge that serving others is more important than self-interest and put the needs of their clients ahead of their own.

civil servant /ˌsɪv.əl ˈsɝː.vənt/
noun
definition: a person who works for the government; a person who works in the civil service
example: To be a civil servant, you need to pass the civil service entrance examination.

dissatisfaction /ˌdɪsˌsæt̬.ɪsˈfæk.ʃən/ 🔊
noun
definition: a feeling of unhappiness or disapproval
example: Many of the opinion surveys show deep dissatisfaction with the government services.

permanent /ˈpɝː.mə.nənt/ 🔊
adjective
definition: lasting or continuing for a very long time or forever; not temporary
example: Are you looking for a temporary job or something permanent?

dependant /dɪˈpen.dənt/ 🔊
noun
definition: a person who relies on another, especially a family member, for financial support
example: At 35, Edward was still a dependant without a settled occupation and a definite social status.

independent /ˌɪn.dɪˈpen.dənt/ 🔊
adjective
definition: not requiring or relying on other people for help or support; not influenced or controlled in any way by other people, events, or things
example: I’ve always been financially independent.


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