Anh

entitlement

gb/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/ us/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
B2 Anh
~ 5700
Các nghĩa
0 nghĩa
Danh từ C1 state
1

belief one deserves special treatment

The belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not work hard or do anything extra for them.

Mẫu sử dụng: a sense of entitlement about [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes confuse this meaning with the legal sense of 'entitlement' as a right. When used with 'sense of', 'mentality', or 'attitude', it almost always refers to the negative attitude, not a legal right.
Từ đồng nghĩa
arrogance (Stronger and more negative; focuses on an exaggerated sense of self-importance, not always about rewards.) | presumption (Highlights overconfidence in expecting something without proper reason or right.) | self-importance (Emphasizes valuing oneself too highly, which often leads to entitlement but is slightly broader.)
Từ trái nghĩa
humility (Describes a modest attitude that does not assume special treatment.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
sense of entitlement |entitlement mentality |a feeling of entitlement |growing sense of entitlement |entitlement culture |entitlement attitude
Chủ đề
emotions |personality |society |relationships |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • His constant complaints about not getting promoted show a huge sense of entitlement.
  • The manager was frustrated by the interns' entitlement and lack of willingness to learn.
  • Some critics say the policy encourages a culture of entitlement among younger workers.
  • Her entitlement makes it hard for her to accept any kind of criticism.
  • Online forums are full of discussions about millennial entitlement and expectations at work.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • He shows a strong sense of entitlement at work.
  • Her entitlement makes other people feel angry.
  • Their feeling of entitlement causes many problems in the team.
  • The teacher wants to stop this attitude of entitlement in the class.
Danh từ formal B2 entity
2

legal or official right to something

A legal or official right to get or do something.

Mẫu sử dụng: [someone]'s entitlement to [something]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners sometimes use 'entitlement' when they mean 'title' (e.g. *job entitlement* instead of *job title*). Also, they may say *I am entitlement to* instead of the correct *I am entitled to* for the verb form.
Từ đồng nghĩa
right (Most general term; does not always imply a formal legal or contractual basis.) | eligibility (Focuses more on being qualified to receive something rather than on the right itself.) | claim (Emphasizes a demand or request based on a supposed entitlement.)
Từ trái nghĩa
ineligibility (Describes a state where a person does not meet the conditions and therefore has no entitlement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
entitlement to benefits |legal entitlement |statutory entitlement |annual leave entitlement |pension entitlement |minimum entitlement
Chủ đề
law |business |government |core_vocabulary
Ví dụ
  • Employees have an entitlement to at least four weeks of paid annual leave.
  • You may lose your entitlement to unemployment benefits if you refuse suitable work.
  • The new law extends parental entitlement to flexible working hours.
  • Proof of residence is required to confirm your entitlement to free healthcare.
  • Part-time staff receive a pro-rated entitlement to holiday pay.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Workers have an entitlement to safe working conditions.
  • She checked her entitlement to a pension with the company.
  • You must show ID to prove your entitlement to the discount.
  • I want to know my entitlement to sick pay.
Danh từ C1 entity
3

government benefit program as a right

A government program that must give money or services to people who meet set rules.

Mẫu sử dụng: an entitlement program for [group]
Lỗi thường gặp:
Learners may misunderstand this as just 'feeling entitled'. In political or economic news, 'entitlement' almost always refers to government benefit programs, not a personal attitude.
Từ đồng nghĩa
welfare program (General term for programs helping people in need; not all welfare programs are entitlements in the strict budget sense.) | benefit program (Broader and less political; refers to programs that provide benefits but may or may not be automatic entitlements.)
Từ trái nghĩa
discretionary program (In budget language, describes spending that must be approved each year, unlike entitlement programs that are automatic.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
entitlement program |entitlement spending |entitlement reform |entitlement costs |entitlement cuts |entitlement growth
Chủ đề
government |economics |politics |finance |law
Ví dụ
  • Social Security is the largest federal entitlement in the United States.
  • Rising healthcare entitlements are putting pressure on the national budget.
  • The party has promised not to cut major entitlements for seniors.
  • Economists warn that entitlement spending will increase as the population ages.
  • Lawmakers are debating entitlement reform to keep the programs sustainable.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • Some people worry that entitlement programs are too expensive.
  • The pension system is a key entitlement for older people.
  • Many voters do not want the government to cut entitlements.
  • Entitlement spending can grow when more people get benefits.
Danh từ technical C2 entity
4

planning approvals for development

In real estate, the official permissions that allow a person to build or change a property in a certain way.

Mẫu sử dụng: the entitlement process for [a project]
Từ đồng nghĩa
planning permission (Common in British English; a bit narrower, focusing on permission rather than the whole process and package of rights.) | zoning approval (Refers specifically to compliance with zoning rules, which is often one part of entitlements.)
Từ trái nghĩa
permit denial (Indicates that the requested development approvals were refused, so there is no entitlement.)
Cụm từ đi kèm
land entitlements |entitlement process |entitlement phase |entitlement risk |entitlement approvals |entitlement status
Chủ đề
business |law |planning |housing
Ví dụ
  • The developer sold the land after securing all the necessary entitlements.
  • Entitlement risk is one of the biggest uncertainties in large real estate projects.
  • The project is still in the entitlement phase and cannot start construction yet.
  • They hired consultants to help navigate the complex entitlement process.
  • Once entitlements are in place, the property becomes much more valuable to investors.
Ví dụ cho người học
  • The company is waiting for entitlements before it can build the new offices.
  • Entitlement risk can delay a real estate project for years.
  • They finished the entitlement process and then began construction.
Ngữ pháp
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entitlement
IPA
GB/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
US/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
Âm tiết và trọng âm
en - ti - tle - ment (4 âm tiết)
Stress on 2nd syllable (ti)
Các dạng từ
Noun
  • Base: entitlement
  • Plural: entitlement, entitlements
Họ từ
Forms
entitlements noun
Core family
entitle verb B1 entitled adjective
Related words
title noun A1
Cách diễn đạt

culture of entitlement

1
/kˈʌlt͡ʃɚ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase

society where many feel entitled

A situation in a group or society where many people believe they should get help, money, or special treatment, often without extra effort.

Ví dụ
  • Some commentators argue that a culture of entitlement has developed around certain benefits.
  • The new training program is meant to challenge the culture of entitlement in the organization.

entitlement mentality

1
/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt mɛntˈælɪti/
fixed phrase

habit of thinking you deserve more

A way of thinking where people often believe they should get special things or help, just because they want them.

Ví dụ
  • He says an entitlement mentality is hurting productivity in the company.
  • Teachers are trying to fight the entitlement mentality they see in some students.

entitlement program

1
/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt pɹˈoʊɡɹˌæm/
fixed phrase

government program giving guaranteed benefits

A government program that must give money or services to everyone who meets certain rules.

Ví dụ
  • Medicare is a major entitlement program for older Americans.
  • The government is reviewing the cost of its entitlement programs.

entitlement reform

1
/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt ɹɪfˈɔɹm/
fixed phrase

changing entitlement program rules

Changes to laws or rules about government programs that must pay benefits, often to make them cost less or work better.

Ví dụ
  • Entitlement reform is a sensitive topic in many countries.
  • The report suggests several options for entitlement reform without cutting services.

entitlement spending

1
/ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt spˈɛndɪŋ/
fixed phrase

money spent on entitlement programs

Government money that is paid out automatically to people in entitlement programs, like pensions or health plans.

Ví dụ
  • Entitlement spending is projected to rise sharply over the next decade.
  • Some politicians want to reduce entitlement spending to lower the deficit.

feeling of entitlement

1
/fˈilɪŋ əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase

personal feeling of deserving special treatment

A personal feeling that you should get special help, money, or respect, even when other people do not get it.

Ví dụ
  • There is a growing feeling of entitlement among some customers.
  • Her feeling of entitlement was obvious when she demanded a refund without a receipt.

leave entitlement

1
/lˈiv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase

employee's right to paid leave

The number of days of holiday or other time off that a worker has the right to take.

Ví dụ
  • Most full-time employees have a leave entitlement of at least twenty days per year.
  • Part-time staff receive a reduced leave entitlement based on their hours.

sense of entitlement

1
/sˈɛns əv ɪntˈaɪtəlmənt/
fixed phrase

belief you deserve special treatment

The strong belief that you should get special things or treatment, even if you did not do anything extra to deserve them.

Ví dụ
  • His sense of entitlement makes him difficult to work with.
  • Parents worry that their children are growing up with a strong sense of entitlement.
  • The coach is trying to challenge the players' sense of entitlement and make them work harder.

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