Unit 14: Flashcards

Front

Catastrophe /kəˈtæstrəfi/

Definition: A sudden event that causes great suffering or destruction

Example: The earthquake was a major catastrophe that devastated the region.

Back

Thảm họa lớn, tai họa nghiêm trọng

Front

Cloning /ˈkləʊnɪŋ/

Definition: The process of creating an exact copy of a plant or animal using its cells

Example: Cloning animals has raised many ethical questions.

Back

Nhân bản (sinh học)

Front

Controversy /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/

Definition: A lot of disagreement or argument about something

Example: The new law caused a lot of controversy among citizens.

Back

Cuộc tranh cãi, sự tranh luận

Front

Crisis /ˈkraɪsɪs/

Definition: A time of great difficulty or danger

Example: The company faced a financial crisis after the market crash.

Back

Khủng hoảng, cơn khủng hoảng

Front

Dilemma /dɪˈlemə/

Definition: A situation where a difficult choice has to be made between two options

Example: She faced a dilemma about whether to stay or leave her job.

Back

Tình thế tiến thoái lưỡng nan, khó xử

Front

Disaster /dɪˈzɑːstə/

Definition: A sudden event, such as an accident or natural catastrophe, that causes great damage

Example: The flood was a natural disaster that destroyed many homes.

Back

Thảm họa, tai họa

Front

Hurdle /ˈhɜːdl/

Definition: A problem or difficulty that must be overcome

Example: Language was the biggest hurdle to his success abroad.

Back

Rào cản, khó khăn cần vượt qua

Front

Obstacle /ˈɒbstəkl/

Definition: Something that prevents progress or makes it difficult to achieve something

Example: Fear of failure can be a major obstacle to success.

Back

Chướng ngại vật, trở ngại

Front

Predicament /prɪˈdɪkəmənt/

Definition: A difficult or unpleasant situation

Example: He found himself in a difficult predicament after losing his job.

Back

Tình trạng khó khăn, hoàn cảnh éo le

Front

Setback /ˈsetbæk/

Definition: A problem that delays or prevents progress

Example: The project suffered a major setback due to funding cuts.

Back

Trở ngại, sự gián đoạn tiến trình