The Matrix – What Is the Matrix?

Level 6Friends5:17

Step 1: Vocabulary

Meet the key words used in this clip. Mark the ones you already know to focus on the new ones.

construct/kənˈstrʌkt/B2
xây dựng
In this lesson: something built or created
simulation/ˌsɪmjəˈleɪʃn̩/B2
sự mô phỏng
In this lesson: a copy or imitation of a real situation, often used for training
plug/plɐɡ/A2
cắm, nối vào
In this lesson: a device used to connect something to an electrical source
R
residual/ɹɪˈzɪd͡ʒuəl/B2
dư
In this lesson: remaining after most of something is gone
projection/prəˈdʒekʃn/B2
sự dự báo
In this lesson: a projected image
E
electrical signals
pulses of electricity used to send information
interpret/ɪnˈtɜːrprət/B2
giải thích, diễn giải
In this lesson: understand or explain the meaning
N
neural-interactive
interacting with the brain
B
bits and pieces
small parts of something
marvel/ˈmɑɹvəl/B2
chuyện kỳ lạ
In this lesson: feel surprise or admiration
M
magnificence
greatness
consciousness/ˈkɑːnʃəsnəs/C1
ý thức
In this lesson: being aware of oneself and the world
S
spawn/spɔːn/B2
đẻ trứng; làm nảy sinh
In this lesson: create, make, produce
strike/straɪk/B2
đình công
In this lesson: attack
S
scorch/skɔɹt͡ʃ/B2
sự cháy sém
In this lesson: burn the surface of something
abundant/əˈbʌndənt/B2
nhiều
In this lesson: large amounts, plenty
B
BTU
a unit of heat energy (British Thermal Unit)
V
volt/voʊlt/B1
vôn, đơn vị đo hiệu điện thế
In this lesson: a unit of electrical force
battery/ˈbæt.ər.i/A2
pin
In this lesson: a device that stores electrical energy
F
fusion/ˈfjuːʒən/B2
hợp nhứt
In this lesson: the process of joining atoms to release energy
L
liquefy/ˈlɪkwɪfaɪ/B2
hóa lỏng
In this lesson: turn something into liquid
I
intravenously
through a vein, usually to deliver medicine or drugs
precision/pɹəˈsəʒən/B2
tính chính xác
In this lesson: exactness, accuracy

Tip: Knowing the words before you listen makes the clip far easier to follow.