[FLASHCARD] IELTS Vocabulary - The energy crisis

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atmosphere (n)

/ˈætməsfɪə/

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EL Def: The layer of gases surrounding the Earth.

VN Def: Khí quyển.

Example: The atmosphere helps regulate Earth's temperature.

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balance (n)

/ˈbæləns/

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EL Def: A state of stability between different elements.

VN Def: Sự cân bằng.

Example: We must maintain a balance between energy production and conservation.

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biofuel (n)

/ˈbaɪəʊˌfjuːəl/

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EL Def: Fuel derived from organic material.

VN Def: Nhiên liệu sinh học.

Example: Biofuel is considered a renewable energy source.

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carbon (n)

/ˈkɑːbən/

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EL Def: A chemical element found in coal, oil, and living things.

VN Def: Cacbon.

Example: The burning of fossil fuels releases carbon into the air.

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carbon dioxide (n)

/ˈkɑːbən daɪˈɒksaɪd/

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EL Def: A gas produced by burning fossil fuels.

VN Def: Khí CO₂.

Example: Carbon dioxide is a major greenhouse gas.

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crisis (n)

/ˈkraɪsɪs/

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EL Def: A time of intense difficulty or danger.

VN Def: Khủng hoảng.

Example: The world is experiencing an energy crisis.

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electricity (n)

/ɪˌlekˈtrɪsɪti/

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EL Def: A form of energy used for power and light.

VN Def: Điện.

Example: Electricity is generated from different sources, including coal and wind.

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emissions (n)

/ɪˈmɪʃənz/

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EL Def: The release of gases into the atmosphere.

VN Def: Khí thải.

Example: Factories should reduce harmful emissions.

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exhaust (n)

/ɪɡˈzɔːst/

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EL Def: Waste gases released from an engine.

VN Def: Khí thải.

Example: Car exhaust pollutes the air.

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fossil fuel (n)

/ˈfɒsəl ˈfjuːəl/

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EL Def: Natural fuels like coal, oil, and gas.

VN Def: Nhiên liệu hóa thạch.

Example: Many power plants still rely on fossil fuels.