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B2 · Thinking & opinions (3)

B2 · Pag-iisip at opinyon (3)

  1. 1

    resolve(verb)

    /rɪˈzɑːlv/

    lutasin, ayusin

    to find an acceptable solution to a problem, complaint or disagreement

    The account manager resolved the billing problem in one phone call.

    Nalutas ng account manager ang problema sa billing sa isang tawag lamang.

    Most complaints are resolved within two working days.

    Kasingkahulugandecidedeterminesettlecommitdedicatepurposeaim
    Kasalungathesitatedoubtwavervacillateabandongive up
  2. 2

    reputation(noun)

    /ˌrepjuˈteɪʃn/

    reputasyon

    the opinion that people have about what somebody/something is like, based on what has happened in the past

    The company knew that the reputation of its products was the most important asset it had

    Alam ng kompanya na ang reputasyon ng mga produkto nito ang pinakamahalagang ari-arian nito.

    Even though the salesperson showed me a product I had never heard of, I bought it because of the good reputation of the manufacturer

    Kasingkahulugannamestandingcharacterimageprestigefamerenowncredit
    Kasalungatdisreputedishonorinfamynotorietyscandal
  3. 3

    select(verb)

    /sɪˈlekt/

    pumili, piliin

    to choose somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system

    The committee selected three speakers for the conference.

    Pumili ang komite ng tatlong tagapagsalita para sa kumperensya.

    Kasingkahuluganchoseneliteexclusiveprimesuperiorhandpicked
    Kasalungatcommonordinaryunselectedgeneralinclusive
  4. 4

    proof(noun)

    /pruːf/

    patunay, ebidensya

    information, documents, etc. that show that something is true

    The scientists found no proof that the new drug was effective.

    Walang nakitang patunay ang mga siyentipiko na epektibo ang bagong gamot.

    Kasingkahuluganverifyvalidateauthenticatecheckexamineinspecttestconfirm
    Kasalungatdisproveinvalidatedenyrefutecontradict
  5. 5

    perspective(noun)

    /pərˈspektɪv/

    pananaw

    a particular attitude towards something; a way of thinking about something

    The budget statement will give the manager some perspective on where the costs of running the business are to be found

    Ang pahayag sa badyet ay magbibigay sa manager ng ilang pananaw kung saan matatagpuan ang mga gastos sa pagpapatakbo ng negosyo.

    Joseph's accountant gave him some perspective as well as some data on how much he could expect to earn in his first year in business

    Kasingkahuluganviewpointoutlookstandpointangleperceptionunderstandinginsight
    Kasalungatnearsightednessshortsightednessignorancebiasdistortion
  6. 6

    realistic(adjective)

    /ˌriːəˈlɪstɪk/

    makatotohanan

    accepting in a sensible way what it is actually possible to do or achieve in a particular situation

    Stefano found that an accurate accounting gave him a realistic idea of his business's financial direction

    Natuklasan ni Stefano na ang isang tumpak na accounting ay nagbigay sa kanya ng isang makatotohanang ideya ng direksyon sa pananalapi ng kanyang negosyo.

    Realistic expectations are important when you review your financial statements

    Kasingkahuluganpracticalpragmaticdown-to-earthsensiblefeasibleachievable
    Kasalungatunrealisticidealisticimpracticalutopianfanciful
  7. 7

    priority(noun)

    /praɪˈɔːrəti/

    prayoridad

    something that you think is more important than other things and should be dealt with first

    Since the remaining issues were not a priority, the group decided to move them to the next week's agenda

    Dahil ang mga natitirang isyu ay hindi prayoridad, nagpasya ang grupo na ilipat ang mga ito sa agenda sa susunod na linggo.

    The manager was ineffective because she was unable to set priorities

    Kasingkahuluganimportanceprecedenceurgencyweightconcernsignificance
    Kasalungatunimportanceinsignificancetrivialityafterthought
  8. 8

    rely(verb)

    /rɪˈlaɪ/

    umasa

    to need or depend on someone or something

    I seldom rely on the restaurant reviews in the paper when choosing a restaurant

    Bihira akong umasa sa mga rebyu ng mga restawran sa pahayagan kapag pumipili ng restawran.

    I have always relied on the restaurant advice this guidebook gives

    Kasingkahulugandependcount onbank ontrustlean on
    Kasalungatdistrustdisbelievedoubtdisregardignore
  9. 9

    settle(verb)

    /ˈsetl/

    lutasin, ayusin, wakasan

    to put an end to an argument or a disagreement

    After hours of discussion, they finally settled the argument.

    Matapos ang ilang oras na talakayan, sa wakas ay naayos nila ang pagtatalo.

    Kasingkahuluganpayresolveconcludedeterminedecidearrangereconcile
    Kasalungatdisputearguedelayunsettle
  10. 10

    prospect(noun)

    /ˈprɑːspekt/

    pag-asa

    the possibility that something will happen

    There's a reasonable prospect that his debts will be paid.

    Mayroong makatwirang pag-asa na babayaran ang kanyang mga utang.

    A place in the semi-finals is in prospect (= likely to happen).

    Kasingkahuluganpossibilitylikelihoodchanceoutlookexpectationhopeanticipation
    Kasalungatimpossibilityunlikelihoodcertaintydoubtdespair
  11. 11

    scheme(noun)

    /skiːm/

    plano, programa, balak

    a plan or system for doing or organizing something

    The government has launched a new scheme to help families save energy at home.

    Naglunsad ang pamahalaan ng bagong programa upang matulungan ang mga pamilyang makatipid ng enerhiya sa bahay.

    Kasingkahuluganplanprojectdesignstrategysystemarrangement
    Kasalungatimprovisationchanceaccidentrandomness
  12. 12

    regard(verb)

    /rɪˈɡɑːrd/

    ituring, ipalagay

    to think about somebody/something in a particular way

    Many people regard him as the best player in the team.

    Itinuturing siya ng maraming tao na pinakamahusay na manlalaro sa koponan.

    Kasingkahuluganattentionconsiderationrespectheednoticecareconcern
    Kasalungatdisregardneglectindifferencedisrespectignore
  13. 13

    proposal(noun)

    /prəˈpəʊzl/

    panukala, proposal

    a formal written plan or offer, for example one sent to a client describing a solution and its price

    We sent the client a detailed proposal with three pricing options.

    Nagpadala kami sa kliyente ng detalyadong panukala na may tatlong opsyon sa presyo.

    The proposal was accepted after one round of changes.

    Kasingkahulugansuggestionrecommendationplanschemeoffersubmissionmotion
    Kasalungatrejectiondenialrefusalopposition
  14. 14

    recall(verb)

    /rɪˈkɔːl/

    alalahanin

    to remember something

    She could not recall his name.

    Hindi niya maalala ang pangalan niya.

    ‘It was on a Thursday in March,’ he recalled.

    Kasingkahuluganrememberrecollectreminiscecall to mindthink back
    Kasalungatforgetdisrememberobliviate
  15. 15

    principle(noun)

    /ˈprɪnsəpl/

    prinsipyo

    a moral rule or a strong belief that influences your actions

    He doesn't invest in the arms industry on principle.

    Hindi siya namumuhunan sa industriya ng armas dahil sa prinsipyo.

    I refuse to lie about it; it's against my principles.

    Kasingkahuluganbeliefstandardmoralityethicsruletenetdoctrineprecept
    Kasalungatexpediencypragmatismimmoralityunscrupulousnessflexibilitycompromise
  16. 16

    selection(noun)

    /sɪˈlekʃn/

    pagpili, pagpapalit

    the process of choosing somebody/something from a group of people or things, usually according to a system

    The selection of the new team leader will take place next week.

    Gaganapin sa susunod na linggo ang pagpili sa bagong lider ng koponan.

    Kasingkahuluganchoiceoptionalternativepickelectionassortmentrange
    Kasalungatrejectionrefusaldisregardinvalidationexclusion
  17. 17

    opposed(adjective)

    /əˈpəʊzd/

    tutol

    disagreeing strongly with something and trying to stop it

    She remained bitterly opposed to the idea of moving abroad.

    Nanatili siyang mariing tumutol sa ideya ng paglipat sa ibang bansa.

    They are totally opposed to abortion.

    Kasingkahuluganagainsthostileantagonisticresistantaversecontrary
    Kasalungatfavorableagreeingsupportiveapprovingproin favor of
  18. 18

    outcome(noun)

    /ˈaʊtkʌm/

    kinalabasan

    the result or effect of an action or event

    The outcome of the election was surprising.

    Ang kinalabasan ng eleksyon ay nakakagulat.

    Kasingkahuluganresultconsequenceeffectconclusionaftermath
    Kasalungatcauseoriginsourcebeginning