wage /weɪdʒ/
(noun) a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
Example: Hourly wages have increase by 20 percent over the last two years
(noun) a regular amount of money that you earn, usually every week or every month, for work or services
Example: Hourly wages have increase by 20 percent over the last two years
move up /muːv ʌp/
(verb) to advance, improve position
Example: In order to move up in the company, employees had to demonstrate their loyalty
(verb) to advance, improve position
Example: In order to move up in the company, employees had to demonstrate their loyalty
agenda /əˈdʒendə/
(noun) a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
Example: The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
(noun) a list of items to be discussed at a meeting
Example: The agenda was sent out three weeks ago so that everyone could prepare for the meeting
bring up /brɪŋ ʌp/
(phrasal verb) to care for a child, teaching him or her how to behave, etc.
Example: Can you bring up the main menu again?
(phrasal verb) to care for a child, teaching him or her how to behave, etc.
Example: Can you bring up the main menu again?
periodically /ˌpɪriˈɑːdɪkli/
(adverb) in a way that happens fairly often and regularly
Example: The group tried to meet periodically
(adverb) in a way that happens fairly often and regularly
Example: The group tried to meet periodically
defect /ˈdiːfekt/
(noun) a fault in something or in the way it has been made that means that it is not perfect
Example: Because of a defect in stiching, the entire suit was throw out
(noun) a fault in something or in the way it has been made that means that it is not perfect
Example: Because of a defect in stiching, the entire suit was throw out
fluctuate /ˈflʌktʃueɪt/
(verb) to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another
Example: No one is very comfortable making a large investment while the currency values fluctuate almost daily
(verb) to change frequently in size, amount, quality, etc., especially from one extreme to another
Example: No one is very comfortable making a large investment while the currency values fluctuate almost daily
occupied /ˈɑːkjupaɪd/
(adjective) being used by somebody
Example: My hobbies really keep me occupied.
(adjective) being used by somebody
Example: My hobbies really keep me occupied.
Examine sth /ɪgˈzæmɪn/
(verb)
Example: He is examining an X-ray image.
(verb)
Example: He is examining an X-ray image.
Inspect sth /ɪnˈspɛkt/
(verb)
Example: She is inspecting some documents on the table.
(verb)
Example: She is inspecting some documents on the table.
Collaborate with sb to sth /kəˈlæbəˌreɪt/ /wɪð/
(verb)
Example: The company collaborated with a German firm to develop the product.
(verb)
Example: The company collaborated with a German firm to develop the product.
Be conducive for somebody /kənˈdu:sɪv/ /fɔr/
(adjective)
Example: The new factory is more conducive for their employees to work
(adjective)
Example: The new factory is more conducive for their employees to work
Opt to do sth /ɑpt/
(verb)
Example: If he opts to join us, we will cooperate to run the project
(verb)
Example: If he opts to join us, we will cooperate to run the project
Adhere to sth /ədˈhɪr/
(verb)
Example: The worker adhered to the rules of the company and finished his job perfectly.
(verb)
Example: The worker adhered to the rules of the company and finished his job perfectly.
Conclude that /kənˈklu:d/
(verb)
Example: kết luận, kết thúc
(verb)
Example: kết luận, kết thúc
Enhance something /ɪnˈhæns/
(verb)
Example: This is a golden opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
(verb)
Example: This is a golden opportunity to enhance the reputation of the company.
Be perceptive /pərˈseptɪv/
(adjective)
Example: To be a good manager, you need a highly perceptive analysis of the problem
(adjective)
Example: To be a good manager, you need a highly perceptive analysis of the problem
Throw out sth /θroʊ aʊt/
(verb)
Example: To avoid losing customers, the company threw out hundreds of shoody products.
(verb)
Example: To avoid losing customers, the company threw out hundreds of shoody products.
Conform to something /kənˈfɔ:rm/
(verb)
Example: These equipments conform to the safety standards
(verb)
Example: These equipments conform to the safety standards
Anxious about sth /ˈæŋkʃəs əˈba ʊt/
Example: The manager seemed anxious about the meeting.
Example: The manager seemed anxious about the meeting.
Assume (that) /əˈsu:m/ (ðæ t)
(verb)
Example: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will improve.
(verb)
Example: It is reasonable to assume (that) the economy will improve.
Conduct an experiment /ˈkɑndʌkt/ ən /ɪks’perəmənt/
(verb)
Example: Try out the equipment before conducting an experiment.
(verb)
Example: Try out the equipment before conducting an experiment.
Conduct a research /ˈkɑndʌkt/ ə /riˈsɜ:rʧ/
(verb)
Example: They are conducting a market research to improve their services
(verb)
Example: They are conducting a market research to improve their services
Have responsibility for something hæv/riˌspɑnsəˈbɪləti/ fɔr
(verb)
Example: We have responsibility for ensuring the project finishes on time.
(verb)
Example: We have responsibility for ensuring the project finishes on time.
Solve a problem /sɑ:lv əˈprɑbləm/
(verb)
Example: No one can solve a problem in a short time
(verb)
Example: No one can solve a problem in a short time
Supervise sth /ˈsupərˌvaɪz/
(verb)
Example: I have responsibility for supervising a team of ten customer relations staff .
(verb)
Example: I have responsibility for supervising a team of ten customer relations staff .
Be apprehensive about sth /ˌæprɪˈhensɪv/ əˈbaʊt
(adjective)
Example: They are apprehensive about tomorr ow's meeting.
(adjective)
Example: They are apprehensive about tomorr ow's meeting.
Under the circumstance /ˈʌndər ðə ˈsɜ:rkəmˌstæ ns/
Example: Under the current economic circumstances, it is difficult to spend money travelling.
Example: Under the current economic circumstances, it is difficult to spend money travelling.
Due to sth /du: tu/
Example: The plan was cancelled due to the lack of capital
Example: The plan was cancelled due to the lack of capital
Get out of sth /get aʊt ʌv/
(verb)
Example: I wish I could have got out of that meeting
(verb)
Example: I wish I could have got out of that meeting
Option to do sth /ˈɑpʃən/
(noun)
Example: We have an option to sign the contract tomorrow morning
(noun)
Example: We have an option to sign the contract tomorrow morning
Be subject to sth /ˈsʌbʤɪkt tu/
(adjective)
Example: Signing the contract is subject to their meeting
(adjective)
Example: Signing the contract is subject to their meeting
Expose sth /ɪkˈspoʊz/
(verb)
Example: The report clearly exposes the weakness of the government’s economic policy
(verb)
Example: The report clearly exposes the weakness of the government’s economic policy
Determine sth /dəˈtɜ:rmən/
(verb)
Example: It is difficult to determine the fate of the project
(verb)
Example: It is difficult to determine the fate of the project
Be adjacent to sth /əˈʤeɪsənt/
(adjective)
Example: The receptionist area is adjacent to our office
(adjective)
Example: The receptionist area is adjacent to our office
Be time - consuming /taɪm – kənˈsu:mɪŋ/
(adjective)
Example: It is quite time – consuming for us to train her.
(adjective)
Example: It is quite time – consuming for us to train her.
Success in doing sth /səkˈses/
(noun)
Example: That manager didn’t have much success in managing her staff
(noun)
Example: That manager didn’t have much success in managing her staff
Reject sth /ˈri:ʤekt/
(verb)
Example: At the meeting esterday morning, he urged the committee to reject those plans
(verb)
Example: At the meeting esterday morning, he urged the committee to reject those plans