Tra từ policy - Từ điển Việt Anh Việt 4in1 - English Vietnamese 4 in 1 Dictionary

pol‧i‧cy S3 W1 AC /ˈpɒləsi, ˈpɒlɪsi $ ˈpɑː-/ BrE AmE noun (plural policies)
[Sense 1,3: Date: 1300-1400; Language: Old French; Origin: policie, from Late Latin politia; ⇨ ↑police¹]
[Sense 2: Date: 1500-1600; Language: French; Origin: police 'document, certificate', from Old Italian polizza, from Greek apodeixis 'proof']
1. [uncountable and countable] a way of doing something that has been officially agreed and chosen by a political party, a business, or another organization
foreign/economic/public etc policy
a foreign policy adviser
The company has adopted a strict no-smoking policy.
policy on/towards
government policy on higher education
US policy towards China
it is (sb’s) policy to do something
It is hospital policy to screen all mothers with certain risk factors.
2. [countable] a contract with an insurance company, or an official written statement giving all the details of such a contract:
an insurance policy
There’s a clause in the policy that I’d like to discuss.
I’ve just renewed the policy (=arranged for it to continue).
Does the policy cover theft and fire?
You can take out a policy (=buy one) for as little as $11.00 a month.
3. [countable] a particular principle that you believe in and that influences the way you behave
it is sb’s policy to do something
It’s always been my policy not to gossip.
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 1)
ADJECTIVES/NOUN + policy
▪ government/public/state policy Government spending is determined by government policy.
▪ party policy State ownership is party policy.
▪ company/hospital/university etc policy It is not company policy to offer refunds.
▪ foreign policy Support for human rights is a key element in our foreign policy.
▪ economic/fiscal policy The middle classes have suffered most as a result of government economic policies.
▪ defence/energy/housing etc policy Our energy policies must put the environment first.
▪ a deliberate policy Some customers pursue a deliberate policy of delaying payment.
▪ a clear policy There was no clear policy on this matter.
▪ a coherent policy (=one in which all the parts of the policy work well together) A long-term coherent policy for industry is needed.
verbs
▪ formulate/develop a policy We try to formulate policies that will meet the needs of the people.
▪ make policy (=decide what it will be) A committee of representatives makes policy.
▪ shape policy (=develop it or have an influence on it) These terrorist acts will not be allowed to shape our foreign policy.
▪ adopt a policy (=use one) He adopted a policy of radical reform.
▪ implement a policy (=take action in the way that has been decided) Local government is responsible for implementing central government policy.
▪ pursue/follow a policy (=continue with a policy over a period of time) The organization is pursuing a policy of cost cutting.
▪ reverse a policy (=stop a policy and change it) The new government set about reversing previous policies.
▪ a policy aims at something/to do something (=tries to achieve something) The policy aimed to reduce the budget deficit.
policy + NOUN
▪ a policy decision No policy decision can be made until the next meeting.
▪ a policy statement There has been no policy statement on this from the French government.
▪ a policy change There have been numerous policy changes in recent months.
▪ a policy issue He rarely consulted him on general policy issues.
▪ a policy maker (=someone who decides on what it should be) Policy makers have not dealt with the issue very effectively.
▪ a policy objective How can we best achieve our policy objectives?
▪ a policy initiative (=something done to achieve a policy's goals) The policy initiatives have focused on the inner cities.
phrases
▪ a change of/in policy This decision represented a major change in policy.
▪ a shift in policy (=a small change) The shift in policy placed more emphasis on teachers' assessments of students' progress.
▪ a reversal of policy (=a change back to what it was before) The strength of this opposition forced a rapid reversal of policy.
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COLLOCATIONS (for Meaning 2)
NOUN + policy
▪ an insurance policy Is the damage covered by your insurance policy?
▪ a life policy/life insurance policy (=one that will pay out money if you die) New homeowners must usually buy a life policy before they can get a mortgage.
▪ a contents policy British English (=one that will pay out money if things in your home are damaged or stolen) Most basic contents policies cover accidents to mirrors.
verbs
▪ take out/buy a policy (=arrange it) People with children should take out a life insurance policy.
▪ renew a policy (=buy it again, especially regularly) The policy must be renewed every year.
▪ a policy covers something (=will pay out money in relation to it) The policy does not cover dental bills.
▪ a policy pays out (=pays you money when you claim it) I thought my insurance policy would pay out.
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THESAURUS
▪ plan a set of actions for achieving something in the future, especially a set of actions that has been considered carefully and in detail: Leaders outlined a plan to end the fighting.
▪ plot/conspiracy a secret plan to do something bad or illegal, made by a group of people: There was a plot to assassinate the President. | a terrorist conspiracy
▪ scheme British English an official plan that is intended to help people: The government has introduced a new scheme to help young people find work.
▪ strategy a carefully designed plan which is intended to achieve a particular purpose over a long period of time: the company’s business strategy | The government’s economic strategy has been criticized by many experts. | We need to develop effective strategies for combating the sale of counterfeit goods.
▪ initiative a new plan for dealing with a particular problem or for achieving a particular aim: a peace initiative | a major new initiative to tackle street crime
▪ policy a plan that members of a government, political party, company etc agree on, that states how they intend to deal with a particular subject or problem: the government’s immigration policy | It’s company policy to allow people to work from home.
▪ programme British English, program American English a series of activities that a government or organization organizes, which aims to achieve something important and will continue for a long time: a five-year programme which will create 2000 new jobs | federal programs for low-income housing

policyhu

◎	['pɔləsi]
※	danh từ
	■	chính sách (của chính phủ, đảng...)
		☆	foreign policy
			chính sách đối ngoại
		☆	to adopt fresh policies
			theo đường lối mới
		☆	what's your policy on domestic investment encouragement?
			chính sách khuyến khích đầu tư trong nước của các ông là như thế nào?
	■	cách xử sự, cách giải quyết (vấn đề...) đường lối hành động
		☆	it is the best policy
			đó là đường lối tốt nhất, đó là cách xử sự tốt nhất
	■	những điều khoản (của hợp đồng bảo hiểm); hợp đồng, khế ước
		☆	insurance policy
			hợp đồng bảo hiểm
		☆	a policy document
			tài liệu về hợp đồng bảo hiểm
		☆	a policy holder
			người có hợp đồng bảo hiểm
	■	sự khôn ngoan, sự khôn khéo, sự tin tưởng, sự sáng suốt, sự sắc bén (về (chính trị), về sự chỉ đạo công việc)
	■	(Ê-cốt) vườn rộng (quanh lâu đài)