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Aklat Headway - Advanced - Yunit 4

Dito mo makikita ang bokabularyo mula sa Unit 4 sa Headway Advanced coursebook, tulad ng "hoax", "lost cause", "bedridden", atbp.

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lost cause
[Pangngalan]

a thing or person that is impossible to improve or succeed

nawalang dahilan, walang pag-asang kaso

nawalang dahilan, walang pag-asang kaso

Ex: The neglected garden was viewed as a lost cause by the new homeowners .Ang pinabayaang hardin ay itinuring na **isang nawalang dahilan** ng mga bagong may-ari ng bahay.
the last straw
[Parirala]

the final and decisive event or action that pushes someone beyond their tolerance or patience, leading to a significant reaction or decision

Ex: The long hours and excessive workload had been taking a toll on her , and when she was passed over for a promotion , it the final straw that prompted her to quit her job .
gray area
[Pangngalan]

a situation that is hard to define or categorize and therefore unclear

kulay-abo na lugar, hindi malinaw na lugar

kulay-abo na lugar, hindi malinaw na lugar

Ex: The boundaries of privacy in the digital age often exist in a gray area, raising important questions about personal data and surveillance .Ang mga hangganan ng privacy sa digital age ay madalas na umiiral sa isang **gray area**, na nagtataas ng mahahalagang tanong tungkol sa personal na data at surveillance.

to create equal opportunities for all individuals or groups, regardless of their background or circumstances

Ex: The new rules aim level the playing field between small and large companies .
slippery slope
[Pangngalan]

a situation where a small initial action or decision leads to a chain of events that ultimately results in a more significant and often negative outcome

madulas na dalisdis, madulas na libis

madulas na dalisdis, madulas na libis

Ex: Agreeing to one unfair demand could set a slippery slope for more unreasonable requests .Ang pagsang-ayon sa isang hindi patas na kahilingan ay maaaring magtakda ng isang **madulas na dalisdis** para sa mas hindi makatwirang mga kahilingan.
wake-up call
[Pangngalan]

a phone call that is made at a particular time to wake someone up, at their request, for example in a hotel

tawag na pampagising, serbisyo ng paggising

tawag na pampagising, serbisyo ng paggising

Ex: They asked for a wake-up call to be well-prepared for their morning excursion .Humingi sila ng **tawag na pampagising** upang maging handa nang maayos para sa kanilang umagang ekskursiyon.
a fine line
[Parirala]

a delicate distinction between two things, particularly two apparently similar situations or concepts

Ex: The film explores the fine line between love and obsession, blurring the boundaries between the two emotions.
itchy feet
[Pangngalan]

a strong urge to travel or leave somewhere

makating paa, matinding pagnanais na maglakbay

makating paa, matinding pagnanais na maglakbay

Ex: Even though she had a comfortable home , her itchy feet drove her to go on a backpacking adventure across Europe .Kahit na may komportableng bahay siya, ang kanyang **pagnanais na maglakbay** ang nagtulak sa kanya upang mag-backpacking sa buong Europa.
long shot
[Pangngalan]

an attempt made without having any high hopes of achieving success

isang desperadong pagtatangka, isang pagbaril sa dilim

isang desperadong pagtatangka, isang pagbaril sa dilim

Ex: Asking the famous actor for an autograph in a crowded airport terminal was a long shot, but he agreed to it , much to the fan 's delight .Ang paghingi ng autograph sa sikat na aktor sa isang masikip na airport terminal ay isang **mahabang shot**, ngunit pumayag siya, na labis na ikinatuwa ng fan.
raw deal
[Pangngalan]

a treatment that is not fair or equal

hindi patas na pakikitungo, masamang trato

hindi patas na pakikitungo, masamang trato

Ex: The employees felt they had been given a raw deal when their benefits were suddenly cut .Naramdaman ng mga empleyado na sila ay binigyan ng **hindi patas na pakikitungo** nang biglang pinutol ang kanilang mga benepisyo.
sore point
[Pangngalan]

a sensitive or vulnerable topic or issue that causes discomfort, distress, or irritation when discussed or mentioned

maselang punto, mahigpit na isyu

maselang punto, mahigpit na isyu

Ex: The broken air conditioning was a sore point during their summer vacation .Ang sira na air conditioning ay isang **masakit na punto** sa kanilang bakasyon sa tag-araw.
wishful thinking
[Pangngalan]

the act of imagining or hoping for something to be true, despite there being little or no evidence or likelihood of it actually happening

pangarap na pag-iisip, ilusyon

pangarap na pag-iisip, ilusyon

Ex: Hoping to finish the project in one day was just wishful thinking.Ang pag-asa na matapos ang proyekto sa isang araw ay **pag-iisip na pangarap** lamang.

something that is so certain to happen that it can be considered inevitable

hindi maiiwasang konklusyon, tiyak na resulta

hindi maiiwasang konklusyon, tiyak na resulta

Ex: Everyone knew the decision was a foregone conclusion, even before the meeting began .Alam ng lahat na ang desisyon ay isang **hindi maiiwasang konklusyon**, kahit bago magsimula ang pulong.
last resort
[Pangngalan]

an option or solution that is only chosen when every other alternative has failed

huling pag-asa, huling solusyon

huling pag-asa, huling solusyon

Ex: She considered moving back home as her last resort .Isinasaalang-alang niya ang pag-uwi bilang kanyang **huling opsyon**.

used to state that one has adopted a different opinion

Ex: I was going to order pizza , on second thought, I ’ll cook dinner instead .
saving grace
[Pangngalan]

a redeeming quality or factor that prevents a situation or outcome from being completely negative or disastrous

nagligtas na katangian, salbabidang kadahilanan

nagligtas na katangian, salbabidang kadahilanan

Ex: Despite its small size , the car 's fuel efficiency was its saving grace.Sa kabila ng maliit na sukat nito, ang kahusayan sa gasolina ng kotse ay ang **nagligtas na biyaya** nito.
mixed blessing
[Pangngalan]

something that has both advantages and disadvantages, making it both positive and negative

halong biyaya, regalong may dalawang mukha

halong biyaya, regalong may dalawang mukha

Ex: For some , social media is a mixed blessing, connecting people but spreading misinformation .Para sa ilan, ang social media ay isang **magkahalong pagpapala**, na nag-uugnay sa mga tao ngunit nagkakalat ng maling impormasyon.
cold feet
[Pangngalan]

the state in which one loses all one's confidence and willingness to continue doing something

takot, pagkabigla

takot, pagkabigla

Ex: The athlete experienced cold feet before the championship race , feeling overwhelmed by the pressure and expectations .Ang atleta ay nakaranas ng **malamig na paa** bago ang karera ng kampeonato, na nadadama ang labis na presyon at inaasahan.
hooked
[pang-uri]

addicted or extremely enthusiastic about something

adik, masigasig

adik, masigasig

Ex: Once she started jogging every morning, she got hooked on the routine.Noong nagsimula siyang mag-jogging tuwing umaga, siya ay **nahumaling** sa routine.
outcry
[Pangngalan]

a loud, sustained noise or shout of disapproval, protest, or outrage

sigaw, protesta

sigaw, protesta

Ex: Social media amplified the outcry against the unfair treatment of workers .Pinalakas ng social media **ang pagalit** laban sa hindi patas na pagtrato sa mga manggagawa.
spiritualism
[Pangngalan]

the belief that the human spirit or soul can survive after death and communicate with the living

espiritwalismo, pagsamba sa espiritu

espiritwalismo, pagsamba sa espiritu

Ex: Spiritualism gained popularity in the 19th century as people sought to contact the dead .Ang **espiritwalismo** ay naging popular noong ika-19 na siglo habang ang mga tao ay naghahanap na makipag-ugnayan sa mga patay.
hoax
[Pangngalan]

a deceptive act or scheme intended to trick people

daya, panloloko

daya, panloloko

Ex: The museum displayed a supposed ancient artifact that was later exposed as a hoax.Ipinakita ng museo ang isang sinasabing sinaunang artifact na nang maglaon ay nalaman na isang **panloloko**.
bedridden
[pang-uri]

having to stay in bed, usually for a long time, due to illness or injury

nakaratay, nakahiga

nakaratay, nakahiga

Ex: The elderly man became bedridden due to severe arthritis .Ang matandang lalaki ay naging **nakaratay sa kama** dahil sa malubhang arthritis.
to clutch
[Pandiwa]

to seize or grab suddenly and firmly

hawakan nang mahigpit, tanganan nang matatag

hawakan nang mahigpit, tanganan nang matatag

Ex: The detective instinctively clutched the flashlight when they heard an unexpected sound .Instinctively **hinawakan** ng detective ang flashlight nang may narinig silang hindi inaasahang tunog.
handcuff
[Pangngalan]

a pair of rings made of metal with a chain attached to them, used for putting on the wrists of prisoners

posas, gapos

posas, gapos

Ex: She heard the distinct sound of handcuffs clicking shut as the police secured the suspect .Narinig niya ang natatanging tunog ng **posas** na isinara habang pinoprotektahan ng pulisya ang suspek.
to dismiss
[Pandiwa]

to disregard something as unimportant or unworthy of consideration

balewain, huwag pansinin

balewain, huwag pansinin

Ex: Last week , the manager dismissed a proposal that did not align with the company 's goals .Noong nakaraang linggo, **itinatwa** ng manager ang isang panukala na hindi umaayon sa mga layunin ng kumpanya.
to withstand
[Pandiwa]

to resist or endure the force, pressure, or challenges imposed upon oneself

matagalan, labanan

matagalan, labanan

Ex: The fabric used in outdoor furniture is designed to withstand exposure to harsh weather .Ang tela na ginagamit sa outdoor furniture ay dinisenyo upang **matagalan** ang pagkakalantad sa masamang panahon.
acute
[pang-uri]

(of an illness) suddenly becoming severe but for a short time

acute, malubha

acute, malubha

Ex: Emily was diagnosed with acute bronchitis after experiencing sudden onset of coughing , chest pain , and difficulty breathing .Na-diagnose si Emily na may **acute** bronchitis pagkatapos makaranas ng biglaang pag-ubo, pananakit ng dibdib, at hirap sa paghinga.
to collapse
[Pandiwa]

(of a person) to fall and become unconscious

himatayin, bagsak

himatayin, bagsak

Ex: The flu weakened her to the point that she had to be hospitalized after collapsing at home .Ang trangkaso ay nagpahina sa kanya hanggang sa kailangan siyang ma-hospital matapos **mawalan ng malay** sa bahay.
inauspicious
[pang-uri]

putting someone or something at a disadvantage

hindi kanais-nais, masama

hindi kanais-nais, masama

Ex: The team ’s inauspicious loss in the first game set a negative tone for the tournament .Ang **masamang** pagkatalo ng koponan sa unang laro ay nagtakda ng negatibong tono para sa paligsahan.
thoughtful
[pang-uri]

caring and attentive to the needs, feelings, or well-being of others

maalalahanin, mapagbigay

maalalahanin, mapagbigay

Ex: The thoughtful coworker offers words of encouragement and support during challenging times .Ang **maasikaso** na katrabaho ay nag-aalok ng mga salita ng paghihikayat at suporta sa mga mahihirap na panahon.
eccentric
[pang-uri]

slightly strange in behavior, appearance, or ideas

kakaiba, orihinal

kakaiba, orihinal

Ex: The eccentric professor often held class in the park .Ang **kakaiba** na propesor ay madalas na nagdaos ng klase sa parke.
uncanny
[pang-uri]

beyond what is ordinary and indicating the inference of supernatural powers

hindi pangkaraniwan, mahiwaga

hindi pangkaraniwan, mahiwaga

Ex: He had an uncanny way of knowing exactly what others were thinking .Mayroon siyang **kakaibang** paraan ng pag-alam kung ano talaga ang iniisip ng iba.
deduction
[Pangngalan]

the process of using general rules or ideas to make a specific conclusion

pagbabawas, deduktibong pangangatwiran

pagbabawas, deduktibong pangangatwiran

Ex: From the general rule , she made a clear deduction about what to do next .Mula sa pangkalahatang tuntunin, gumawa siya ng malinaw na **deduction** tungkol sa kung ano ang susunod na gagawin.
skeptical
[pang-uri]

having doubts about something's truth, validity, or reliability

nag-aalinlangan, hindi kumbinsido

nag-aalinlangan, hindi kumbinsido

Ex: The journalist maintained a skeptical perspective , critically examining the sources before publishing the controversial story .Ang mamamahayag ay nagpanatili ng isang **mapag-alinlangan** na pananaw, kritikal na sinusuri ang mga pinagmulan bago ilathala ang kontrobersyal na kwento.
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