remote /rɪˈməʊt/
(adjective) far away from places where other people live
Example: We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
(adjective) far away from places where other people live
Example: We took the train out of the city and found a remote hotel in the country for the weekend
volunteer /ˌvɑːlənˈtɪr/
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
(noun) a person who does a job without being paid for it
Example: Several staff members volunteered for early retirement
struggle /ˈstrʌɡl/
(verb) to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
Example: By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
(verb) to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems
Example: By this time he'd managed to struggle out of bed.
increase /ɪnˈkriːs/
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
(verb) to become greater in amount, number, value, etc.; to make something greater in amount, number, value, etc.
Example: The number of injuries from automobile accidents increases every year.
charity /ˈtʃærəti/
(noun) an organization for helping people in need
Example: At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
(noun) an organization for helping people in need
Example: At our last meeting, we decided to organize a football match to raise money for charity.
inhabitant /ɪnˈhæbɪtənt/
(noun) a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
Example: Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam with more than 6 million inhabitants.
(noun) a person or an animal that lives in a particular place
Example: Hanoi is the capital city of Vietnam with more than 6 million inhabitants.
pioneer /ˌpaɪəˈnɪr/
(noun) a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop
Example: He was a pioneer in the field of archaeology.
(noun) a person who is the first to study and develop a particular area of knowledge, culture, etc. that other people then continue to develop
Example: He was a pioneer in the field of archaeology.
stagnant /ˈstæɡnənt/
(adjective) stagnant water or air is not moving and therefore smells unpleasant
Example: A stagnant economy is not growing or developing.
(adjective) stagnant water or air is not moving and therefore smells unpleasant
Example: A stagnant economy is not growing or developing.
minority /maɪˈnɔːrəti/
(noun) the smaller part of a group; less than half of the people or things in a large group
Example: Most ethnic minorities live in the highlands.
(noun) the smaller part of a group; less than half of the people or things in a large group
Example: Most ethnic minorities live in the highlands.
donation /dəʊˈneɪʃn/
(noun) something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way
Example: All kinds of donations are appreciated.
(noun) something that is given to a person or an organization such as a charity, in order to help them; the act of giving something in this way
Example: All kinds of donations are appreciated.
gratitude /ˈɡrætɪtuːd/
(noun) the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
Example: On Teachers' Day, students often express their gratitude to their teachers.
(noun) the feeling of being grateful and wanting to express your thanks
Example: On Teachers' Day, students often express their gratitude to their teachers.
birth-control method /bə
(noun)
Example: Safe birth-control methods for family planning are not available to those living in the mountainous areas.
(noun)
Example: Safe birth-control methods for family planning are not available to those living in the mountainous areas.
family planning /ˌfæməli ˈplænɪŋ/
(noun) the process of controlling the number of children you have by using contraception
Example: Family planning is essential for each family and the whole society.
(noun) the process of controlling the number of children you have by using contraception
Example: Family planning is essential for each family and the whole society.
epidemic /ˌepɪˈdemɪk/
(noun) a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community
Example: The AIDS epidemic is very dangerous.
(noun) a large number of cases of a particular disease or medical condition happening at the same time in a particular community
Example: The AIDS epidemic is very dangerous.
discriminate /dɪˈskrɪmɪneɪt/
(verb) to recognize that there is a difference between people or things; to show a difference between people or things
Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
(verb) to recognize that there is a difference between people or things; to show a difference between people or things
Example: She felt she had been discriminated against because of her age.
involvement /ɪnˈvɑːlvmənt/
(noun) the act of taking part in something or dealing with somebody
Example: I'm not sure about the team's continued involvement in the competition.
(noun) the act of taking part in something or dealing with somebody
Example: I'm not sure about the team's continued involvement in the competition.
integration /ˌɪntɪˈɡreɪʃn/
(noun) the act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together
Example: The integration of different kinds of cultures has become a new trend.
(noun) the act or process of combining two or more things so that they work together
Example: The integration of different kinds of cultures has become a new trend.
stability /stəˈbɪləti/
(noun) the quality or state of being steady and not changing or being upset in any way (= the quality of being stable)
Example: ASEAN focuses on maintaining regional peace and stability.
(noun) the quality or state of being steady and not changing or being upset in any way (= the quality of being stable)
Example: ASEAN focuses on maintaining regional peace and stability.
cooperate /kəʊˈɑːpəreɪt/
(verb) to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something
Example: The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.
(verb) to work together with somebody else in order to achieve something
Example: The two groups agreed to cooperate with each other.
dedicated /ˈdedɪkeɪtɪd/
(adjective) working hard at something because it is very important to you
Example: She is the most dedicated doctor in our hospital.
(adjective) working hard at something because it is very important to you
Example: She is the most dedicated doctor in our hospital.