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surrender definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈrɛndər/
сдаваться (sdavatsya)

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

"The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting."

"Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий." (Armiya v kontse kontsov sdalas posle nedeley boevykh deystviy.)
surrounding definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈraʊndɪŋ/
окружающий (okruzhayushchiy)

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

"The surrounding hills were covered in mist."

"Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом." (Okruzhayushchie kholmy byli pokryty tumanom.)
noun B2
/səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/
окружение (okruzhenie)

The area around a person, place, or thing.

"She quickly adapted to her new surroundings."

"Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде." (Ona bystro adaptirovalas' k svoey novoy okruzhayushchey srede.)
surveillance definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɜːrˈveɪləns/
наблюдение (nablyudenie)

Close observation of a person, place, or activity, often for security purposes.

"The area is under constant surveillance by security cameras."

"Эта зона находится под постоянным наблюдением с помощью камер безопасности." (Etta zona nakhoditsya pod postoyannym nablyudeniyem s pomoshch'yu kamer bezopasnosti.)
survey definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun/verb B2
/ˈsɜːveɪ/
опрос, анкетирование (opros, ankietirovanie)

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

"They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences."

"Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов." (Oni proveli opros, chtoby ponyat' predpochteniya klientov.)
survival definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈvaɪvl/
выживание (vyzhivanie)

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

"Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience."

"Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием." (Vyzhivanie v dikoy prirode mozhet byt' slozhnym ispytaniem.)
Survivor definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sərˈvaɪvə/
выживший (vyzhivshiy)

a person who survives, especially in difficult conditions

"The survivors of the shipwreck were rescued after several days."

"Выжившие после кораблекрушения были спасены через несколько дней." (Vyzhivshie posle korablekrusheniya byli spaseny cherez neskol'ko dney.)
suspend definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈspɛnd/
приостановить (priestanovit)

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

"The company decided to suspend his membership."

"Компания решила приостановить его членство." (Kompaniya reshila priostanovit' ego chlenstvo.)
adjective, verb (past) B2
/səˈspɛndɪd/
приостановлено (priestanovleno)

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

"He was suspended from school for a week."

"Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю." (On byl priestanovlen v shkole na nedelyu.)
Suspense definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈspɛns/
напряжение (napryazhenie)

A state of mental uncertainty, anxiety, or excitement about what may happen next.

"The movie kept the audience in suspense until the very end."

"Фильм держал аудиторию в напряжении до самого конца." (Film derzhal auditoriyu v napryazhenii do samogo kontsa.)
suspension definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈspɛnʃən/
приостановка (pristojanovka)

The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.

"The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct."

"Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение." (Igrok poluchil tryokhmatchevuyu priyostanovku za plokhoye povedeniye.)
Suspicion definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˈspɪʃən/
подозрение (podozreniye)

a feeling or belief that someone has done something wrong or illegal

"He was arrested on suspicion of theft."

"Он был арестован по подозрению в краже." (On byl arestovan po podozreniyu v krazhe.)
Suspicious definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈspɪʃəs/
подозрительный (podozritel'nyy)

Feeling doubt or distrust about someone or something.

"She gave me a suspicious look when I entered late."

"Она бросила на меня подозрительный взгляд, когда я вошел поздно." (Ona brosila na menya podozritel'nyy vzglyad, kogda ya voshel pozdno.)
sustain definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/səˈsteɪn/
поддерживать (podderzhivat)

To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.

"The team worked hard to sustain their success."

"Команда усердно работала, чтобы поддерживать их успех." (Komanda usyerodno rabotala, chtoby podderzhivat ykh usyekh.)
sustainability definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ə.ti/
устойчивость (ustoychivost)

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level.

"Sustainability in agriculture ensures long-term food security."

"Устойчивость в сельском хозяйстве обеспечивает долгосрочную продовольственную безопасность." (Ustoychivost' v selskom khozyaystve obespechivayet dolgosrochnuyu prodovol'stvovuyu bezopasnost'.)
sustainable definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/səˈsteɪnəbəl/
устойчивый (ustoychivyy)

able to continue over a long period without causing harm to the environment or using up resources

"We must adopt sustainable energy practices."

"Мы должны принять устойчивые энергетические практики." (My dolzhny prinyat' ustoychivye energeticheskie praktiki.)
Sustainable Development definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt
устойчивое развитие (ustoychivoye razvitie)

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

"Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities."

"Экотуризм способствует устойчивому развитию в местных сообществах." (Ekoturizm sposobstvuet ustoychivomu razvitiyu v mestnykh soobshchestvakh.)
sustained definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
səˈsteɪnd
поддерживаемый (podderzhivayemyy)

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

"The proposal was not sustained."

"Предложение не было поддержано." (Predlozhenie ne bylo podderzhano.)
Swallow definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈswɒloʊ/
глотать (glotat)

to make food or drink go down your throat into your stomach

"He swallowed the pill with a glass of water."

"Он проглотил таблетку с бокалом воды." (On proglotil tabletku s bokalom vody.)
noun/verb B2
/swɑːmp/
болото (boloto)

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

"The village was built near a swamp."

"Деревня была построена рядом с болотом." (Derevnya byla postroena ryadom s bolotom.)
noun/verb B2
/swɔːrm/
рои (roi)

A large group of insects or people moving together.

"A swarm of bees surrounded the tree."

"Рой пчел окружил дерево." (Roy pchel okruzil derevo.)
verb B2
/sweɪ/
качать (kachat)

To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.

"The trees swayed gently in the breeze."

"Деревья качались мягко на ветру." (Derev'ya kachalis' myagko na vetru.)
swear definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/swɛər/
клясться (klyatsya)

To make a solemn statement or promise; to use offensive language.

"He swore to tell the truth in court."

"Он поклялся говорить правду в суде." (On poklyalsya govorit' pravdu v sude.)
noun B2
/ˈswɛər wɜːrd/
ругань (rugan')

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

"He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe."

"Он закричал ругательство, когда ушиб палец на ноге." (On zakrichal rugatel'stvo, kogda ushib palets na noge.)
sweep definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/swiːp/
подметать (podmetat')

to clean or clear (an area) by brushing away dirt or debris

"She swept the floor before going to bed."

"Она подмела пол перед тем, как лечь спать." (Ona podmetala pol pered tem, kak lech' spat'.)
Sweeper definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈswiː.pər/
метельщик (metel'shchik)

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

"The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning."

"Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро." (Metla chistila koridor shkoly kazhdoe utro.)
swell definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/swɛl/
опухать (opukhat)

to increase in size or volume, often due to internal pressure or emotional intensity

"Her ankle began to swell after the injury."

"Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы." (Yeyo lodyzhka nachala opukhatsya posle travmy.)
adjective B2
/swɪft/
быстрый (svift)

moving very quickly; happening promptly

"The river current was swift after the heavy rain."

"Течение реки было быстрым после сильного дождя." (Techenie reki bylo bystrym posle silnogo dozhdya.)
Swing definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/swɪŋ/
качаться (kachatsya)

to move back and forth or from side to side

"The children love to swing in the park."

"Дети любят качаться в парке." (Deti lyubyat kachatsya v parke.)
verb B2
/swaɪp/
свайпать (svaypat')

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

"He swiped left on the photo."

"Он свайпнул влево на фото." (On svaypnul vlevo na foto.)
Sword definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/sɔːrd/
меч (mech)

a weapon with a long metal blade used for fighting

"The knight drew his sword to defend the castle."

"Рыцарь вытащил свой меч, чтобы защитить замок." (Ritsar' vytashchil svoi mech, chtoby zashchitit' zamok.)
noun B2
/ˈsɪləbəs/
учебный план (uchebnyy plan)

An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.

"The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class."

"Профессор выдал учебный план в первый день занятий." (Professor vydal uchebnyy plan v pervyy den' zanyatiy.)
Symbol definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪmbəl/
символ (simvol)

a mark, sign, or object that represents something else

"The heart is a symbol of love."

"Сердце — это символ любви." (Serdtse — eto simvol lyubvi.)
symbolic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/sɪmˈbɒlɪk/
символический (simvolicheskiy)

serving as a symbol or representing something else

"The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom."

"Голубь символизирует мир и свободу." (Golub' simvoliziruet mir i svobodu.)
verb B2
/ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/
символизировать (simvolizirovat')

to represent or stand for something else

"The dove symbolizes peace across cultures."

"Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах." (Golub' simvoliziruet mir v raznykh kulturakh.)
Sympathetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsɪmpəˈθɛtɪk/
симпатичный (simpatichnyy)

showing understanding or compassion for someone’s feelings or situation

"She was very sympathetic when he lost his job."

"Она была очень симпатичной, когда он потерял свою работу." (Ona byla ochen' simpatichnoy, kogda on poteryal svoyu rabotu.)
sympathize definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb B2
/ˈsɪmpəˌθaɪz/
сочувствовать (sochuvstvovat')

to feel or express compassion or pity for someone else’s situation

"I sympathize with you on the loss of your pet."

"Я сочувствую тебе из-за потери твоего питомца." (Ya sochuvstvuyu tebe iz-za poteri tvoyego pitomtsa.)
Sympathy definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪmpəθi/
симпатия (simpatiya)

feelings of pity and compassion for someone else's suffering

"She expressed her sympathy for the grieving family."

"Она выразила свои соболезнования семье, переживающей утрату." (Ona vyrazilasvoi soboleznovaniya sem'e, perezhivayushchey utratu.)
Symphony definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪmfəni/
симфония, сложная музыкальная композиция (simfoniya, slozhnaya muzykal'naya kompozitsiya)

An elaborate musical composition for a full orchestra, typically in four movements.

"Beethoven's Fifth Symphony is one of the most famous works in classical music."

"Пятая симфония Бетховена — одно из самых известных произведений классической музыки." (Pyataya simfoniya Bethovena — odno iz samykh izvestnykh proizvedeniy klassicheskoy muzyki.)
symptom definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪmptəm/
симптом (simptom)

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

"Fever is a common symptom of the flu."

"Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа." (Likhoreadka – eto obychnyy simptom grippa.)
symptoms definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪmp.təmz/
симптомы (simptomy)

signs or indications of a disease or condition

"Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu."

"Жар и кашель - это обычные симптомы гриппа." (Zhar i kashel' - eto obychnye symptomy grippa.)
syndrome definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/
синдром (sindrom)

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

"Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development."

"Синдром Дауна влияет на физическое и умственное развитие человека." (Sindrom Dauna vliyayet na fizicheskoe i umstvennoe razvitie cheloveka.)
Synonym definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪnənɪm/
синоним (sinonim)

a word or phrase that has the same or nearly the same meaning as another word

"In this sentence, 'big' is a synonym of 'large'."

"В этом предложении 'большой' является синонимом 'огромный'." (V etom predlozhenii 'bol'shoy' yavlyayetsya sinonimom 'ogromnyy'.)
synthesis definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈsɪnθəsɪs/

The combination of different ideas, elements, or substances into a coherent whole.

"The report is a synthesis of several research studies."

synthetic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/sɪnˈθetɪk/
синтетический (sinteticheskiy)

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product.

"The shoes are made from synthetic leather."

"Обувь сделана из синтетической кожи." (Obuv' sdelana iz sinteticheskoy kozhi.)
systematic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
adjective B2
/ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/
систематический (sistematicheskiy)

Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.

"The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue."

"Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы." (Kompaniya ispol'zovala sistematicheskiy podkhod dlya resheniya problemy.)
tablespoon definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈteɪbəlˌspun/
столовая ложка (stolovaya lozhka)

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

"She stirred the soup with a tablespoon."

"Она размешала суп столовой ложкой." (Ona razmeshala sup stolovoy lozhkoy.)
tackle definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
verb, noun B2
/ˈtæk.əl/

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

"The coach taught the players how to tackle properly."

Tactic definition card — visual illustration of the meaning
noun B2
/ˈtæktɪk/
тактика (taktika)

a carefully planned action or strategy to achieve a specific goal

"The coach used a defensive tactic to win the game."

"Тренер использовал оборонительную тактику, чтобы выиграть игру." (Trener ispol'zoval oboronitel'nuyu taktiku, chtoby viigrat' igru.)
noun (plural) B2
/ˈtæk.tɪks/
тактики (taktiki)

specific methods or actions used to achieve a goal, especially in military or competition

"The team changed their tactics to win the game."

"Команда изменила тактику, чтобы выиграть игру." (Komanda izmenila taktiku, chtoby viygrati igru.)