Vocabulary - 21/10/2023

paradox (noun)

/ˈpærədɑːks/

A seemingly contradictory statement (lời tuyên bố tưởng chừng như mẫu thuẫn) or situation (tình thế) that may be true

(The strong and dense bones of female polar bears during fasting are a paradox in relation to osteoporosis.)

remodel (verb)

/ˌriːˈmɑːdl/

Change the structure or form of

(Bone tissue undergoes constant remodeling, adding or removing bone depending on nutrient availability.)

bedridden (adj)

/ˈbedrɪdn/

Confined to bed due to illness or infirmity (ốm yếu)

(Understanding bone remodeling mechanisms (cơ chế) in polar bears may benefit bedridden humans.)

conservation (noun)

/ˌkɑːnsərˈveɪʃn/

The act of protecting and preserving the environment and natural resources

(The importance of polar bears in human medicine adds to our conservation efforts.)

intelligent (adj)

/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/

Having or showing intelligence, especially of a high level

(Polar bears are perceived (lĩnh hội, nhận thức) as intelligent animals with problem-solving abilities.)