(v)
to cause or allow something to continue for a period of time
giữ vững
The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year.
He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women.
US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection.
sustainable
(a)
able to continue over a period of time:
có thể chống đở dc
hat sort of extreme diet is not sustainable over a long period.
bureaucracy
(n)
a system for controlling or managing a country, company or organization that is operated by a large number of officials who are employed to follow rules carefully:
chế độ quan lại
I had to deal with the university's bureaucracy before I could change from one course to another.
bureaucratic
(a)
I had a lot of bureaucratic hassle (= long and difficult dealings with officials) trying to get the information I needed.
The company was inefficient because it was highly bureaucratic.
nudge
(V)
to push something or someone gently, especially to push someone with your elbow (= the middle part of your arm where it bends) to attract their attention:
dẩy bằng khủy tay
The children were giggling and nudging each other.
He nudged the cat off the sofa so that he could sit down.
(n)
when you nudge someone or something:
I gave him a nudge to wake him up.
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