B2 adjective + noun əˈdæptɪv ˈfiːtʃərz

adaptive features

адаптивные особенности

Meaning

Characteristics that help organisms adjust to their environment

Example

Plants' adaptive features help them grow in winter.

Адаптивные характеристики растений помогают им расти зимой.

B2 verb /ˈdɛvəˌsteɪt/

devastate

опустошать

Meaning

to cause severe and overwhelming destruction or damage

Example

The hurricane devastated the coastal town.

Ураган разрушил прибрежный город.

B2 noun /ˈmʌð.ər.lænd/

Motherland

родина; родная страна

Meaning

the country where one was born or has citizenship; homeland

Example

He always spoke fondly of his motherland.

Он всегда говорил с любовью о своей родине.

B2 verb /ˈælaɪ/

ally

союзник

Meaning

To unite or form a connection or partnership with another person, group, or nation.

Example

The two countries decided to ally against their common enemy.

Две страны решили объединиться против общего врага.

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

притворство

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

Он не делал вид, что ему интересно в разговоре.

B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

День благодарения

Meaning

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

Example

We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.

Мы провели ужин в День благодарения с нашей семьей.

B2 noun /ˈkeɪ.ɒs/

Chaos

хаос; беспорядок; путаница

Meaning

complete disorder and confusion; a state of total confusion with no order

Example

The earthquake caused chaos in the city as buildings collapsed and people panicked.

Землетрясение вызвало хаос в городе, когда здания обрушились, а люди паниковали.

B2 noun dɪˈskrɛʃən

discretion

осмотрительность

Meaning

The quality of behaving or speaking in such a way as to avoid causing offense or revealing private information.

Example

She handled the situation with great discretion.

Она с большим осмотрительностью справилась с ситуацией.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.

B2 verb /kənˈfaɪn/

confine

ограничивать

Meaning

to restrict someone or something within certain limits; to keep someone in a closed space

Example

The prisoner was confined to his cell for 23 hours a day.

Заключенный был ограничен в своей камере на 23 часа в день.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

репа

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

Мы вырастили репу в нашем огороде.

B2 verb /ɪnˈkɔːrpəreɪt/

incorporate

инкорпорировать

Meaning

to include something as part of a whole; to form a corporation

Example

The new design incorporates advanced technology.

Новый дизайн инкорпорирует передовые технологии.

B2 noun /ˈtruːθ.fəl.nəs/

Truthfulness

правдивость

Meaning

the quality of being truthful; honesty and accuracy in what one says or does

Example

Her truthfulness in the investigation helped solve the case quickly.

Её правдивость в расследовании помогла быстро решить дело.

B2 adverb /ˈflu:əntli/

Fluently

бегло; свободно

Meaning

in a smooth, effortless, and articulate manner; with ease and skill

Example

She speaks French fluently.

Она говорит по-французски бегло.

B2 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

одиночество

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

Одиночество может дать возможность для глубоких размышлений.

B2 verb /siːs/

cease

прекращать

Meaning

to bring or come to an end; to stop doing something

Example

The noise ceased as soon as the children went inside.

Шум прекратился, как только дети зашли внутрь.

B2 verb /klæʃ/

clash

столкновение

Meaning

to come into conflict or collision with something or someone.

Example

The two cars clashed in the intersection.

Два автомобиля столкнулись на перекрёстке.

B2 noun /beɪ/

Bay

бухта

Meaning

a broad inlet of the sea where the land curves inward

Example

The boats are anchored in the bay.

Лодки пришвартованы в бухте.

B2 noun /ɡreɪv/

Grave

могила

Meaning

a hole dug in the ground to receive a coffin; a place of burial; serious or solemn

Example

The family visited the grave of their beloved grandfather every Sunday.

Семья посещала могилу их любимого дедушки каждое воскресенье.

B2 verb /ˈkɒmpənseɪtɪd/

compensated

компенсировано

Meaning

to have been given something, typically money, as a recompense for loss, suffering, or work done

Example

The workers were compensated for their overtime hours.

Работники были компенсированы за свои сверхурочные часы.

B2 noun /ˈraɪvəlri/

Rivalry

соперничество; конкуренция

Meaning

competition for the same objective or for superiority in the same field; the state of being rivals

Example

The rivalry between the two teams made the match exciting.

Соперничество между двумя командами сделало матч захватывающим.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːr.ment/

Torment

мучение; страдание

Meaning

severe physical or mental suffering; extreme pain or anguish

Example

The prisoner endured years of torment in solitary confinement.

Заключенный выдержал годы мучений в одиночном заключении.

B2 noun /ˈlɪstɪŋ/

listing

список

Meaning

a series of items or names written or printed in a specific order

Example

The listing of available jobs was updated daily.

Список доступных вакансий обновлялся ежедневно.

B2 noun /kənˈstɪtʃ.u.ənts/

constituents

составные части

Meaning

Components or elements used to create something.

Example

Proteins and vitamins are essential constituents of a healthy diet.

Белки и витамины являются важными составляющими здорового питания.

B2 adjective /esˈθet.ɪk/

Aesthetic

эстетический

Meaning

Concerned with beauty or the appreciation of beauty.

Example

Good aesthetic design enhances product appeal.

Хороший эстетический дизайн улучшает привлекательность продукта.

B2 verb /ˌɪntərˈviːn/

intervene

вмешаться

Meaning

To come between people, groups, or events, often to prevent conflict or improve a situation.

Example

The teacher had to intervene to stop the fight between the students.

Учитель должен был вмешаться, чтобы остановить драку между учениками.

B2 noun /fɪɡ/

Fig

инжир

Meaning

a soft sweet fruit that is purple or green on the outside and has many small seeds

Example

The fig tree in our backyard produces delicious fruits every summer.

Инжирное дерево в нашем саду дает вкусные плоды каждое лето.

B2 noun ˈəʊ.və.hed

overhead

накладные расходы

Meaning

Ongoing business expenses not directly attributable to creating a product or service.

Example

The company reduced its overhead to increase profits.

Компания сократила накладные расходы, чтобы увеличить прибыль.

B2 noun /ˈfɔːr.kæst/

Forecast

прогноз

Meaning

a prediction or estimate of future events, especially coming weather conditions

Example

The weather forecast predicted heavy rain for the entire weekend.

Прогноз погоды предсказал сильный дождь на весь уикенд.

B2 verb /blɪŋk/

blink

моргать

Meaning

to close and open the eyes quickly.

Example

She blinked rapidly to clear the dust from her eyes.

Она быстро моргнула, чтобы очистить пыль из глаз.

B2 adjective /ˈlaɪf.lɒŋ/

lifelong

на всю жизнь

Meaning

Lasting or existing for the whole of a person's life.

Example

They remained lifelong friends.

Они остались друзьями на всю жизнь.

B2 verb /ʌnˈfəʊld/

unfold

разворачивать или раскрывать

Meaning

to open or spread out something that was folded; to gradually reveal or develop

Example

She unfolded the letter carefully.

Она аккуратно развернула письмо.

B2 verb /kənˈtɛnd/

contend

состязаться, утверждать

Meaning

to strive or compete for something; to assert earnestly

Example

Athletes from around the world contend for the championship.

Атлеты со всего мира борются за чемпионство.

B2 noun /prəˈmoʊ.tər/

promoter

продвиженец

Meaning

A person or organization that helps to organize or finance an event, business, or product launch.

Example

The promoter organized a concert for the new band.

Продвиженец организовал концерт для новой группы.

B2 noun, verb /ˈblækmeɪl/

blackmail

шантажировать

Meaning

the act of demanding money or advantage by threatening to reveal secrets; to force someone to act by using such threats

Example

He tried to blackmail her by threatening to reveal the documents.

Он пытался шантажировать её, угрожая раскрыть документы.

B2 noun /ˈrɪŋkəl/

Wrinkle

морщина

Meaning

a small line or fold in something, especially fabric or skin; a crease

Example

She noticed a few wrinkles around her eyes.

Она заметила несколько морщин вокруг своих глаз.

B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound

Example

The car screeched to a halt.

Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.

B2 adverb /ˈhoʊli/

Wholly

полностью; совершенно

Meaning

Entirely; completely; to the full extent

Example

I am wholly committed to this project.

Я полностью вовлечен в этот проект.

B2 adjective /ˈlʌvəbl̩/

loveable

счастье

Meaning

easy to love; endearing or charming

Example

The puppy was so loveable that everyone wanted to hold it.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun ˌvɒlənˈtɪər ˌɔːɡənaɪˈzeɪʃən

volunteer organization

волонтёрская организация

Meaning

A nonprofit group of people who offer their services willingly without payment for a cause.

Example

BD Clean is a volunteer organization promoting recycling.

BD Clean - это волонтёрская организация, продвигающая переработку.

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.

B2 adjective /ʌn.rɪˈleɪ.tɪd/

Unrelated

не относящийся; не связанный

Meaning

having no connection or relationship; not connected by family ties

Example

The two incidents were completely unrelated to each other.

Два инцидента были полностью не связанны друг с другом.

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

товарищ по команде

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

Он поздравил своего товарища по команде после того, как забил гол.

B2 noun /ˌɔːtəbaɪˈɒɡrəfi/

autobiography

автобиография

Meaning

An account of a person's life written by that person.

Example

She published an autobiography about her journey to success.

Она опубликовала автобиографию о своем пути к успеху.

B2 noun /rɪˈfjuː.zəl/

Refusal

отказ; отклонение

Meaning

the act of saying no to something or not accepting something

Example

His refusal to cooperate made the project more difficult.

Его отказ сотрудничать усложнил проект.

B2 verb /ˈdæzəl/

dazzle

ослепить

Meaning

to impress deeply or blind with brilliance or skill

Example

The magician's tricks dazzled the audience.

Фокусы мага ослепили зрителей.

B2 adverb /ˈraɪtli/

Rightly

правильно; надлежащим образом; справедливо

Meaning

correctly; properly; justly

Example

She rightly pointed out the mistakes in the report.

Она правильно указала на ошибки в отчете.

B2 noun /beɪs/

bass

низкий мужской голос / бас-гитара

Meaning

the lowest adult male singing voice; also, low-frequency sounds in music or a type of fish

Example

He played the bass guitar at the concert.

Он играл на бас-гитаре на концерте.

B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

ругань

Meaning

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

Example

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

Он закричал ругательство, когда ушиб палец на ноге.

B2 noun ɪnˌvaɪrənˈmɛntəl ˌdɛɡrəˈdeɪʃən

environmental degradation

экологическое разрушение

Meaning

The deterioration of the environment through depletion of resources and destruction of ecosystems.

Example

Environmental degradation threatens biodiversity.

Экологическое разрушение угрожает биологическому разнообразию.

B2 adverb /ˈfɔːrməli/

formally

официально

Meaning

in a formal or official manner; according to established rules or conventions

Example

The agreement was formally signed by both parties.

Соглашение было официально подписано обеими сторонами.

B2 noun /wɔːrd/

ward

палата

Meaning

A separate room in a hospital for patients; also a division of a city or a person under guardianship.

Example

She was admitted to the children's ward.

Ее приняли в детскую палату.

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

нейтральный

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

Нейтроны электрически нейтральны.

B2 verb /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

подводить итог

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Она суммировала отчет всего за несколько минут.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

квотербек

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

Квотербек бросил идеальный пас.

B2 noun /ˈreb.əl/

Rebel

бунтарь

Meaning

a person who resists authority or control

Example

The young rebel refused to follow the school rules.

Молодой бунтарь отказался следовать школьным правилам.

B2 verb /ˈtʃɛrɪʃ/

cherish

беречь

Meaning

To hold something dear, to love and protect, or to keep a hope or memory alive.

Example

She cherishes the memories of her childhood home.

Она бережно хранит воспоминания о своем детстве.

B2 noun/verb /ˈɡreɪzɪŋ/

grazing

пастбище

Meaning

The act of animals eating grass in a field; also lightly touching or scraping against something.

Example

Cows were grazing peacefully in the meadow.

Коровы мирно паслись на лугу.

B2 noun/verb /krɪˈtiːk/

critique

критика

Meaning

A detailed analysis and assessment of something, especially a literary, philosophical, or political theory; to evaluate critically.

Example

The professor asked the students to critique each other's essays.

Профессор попросил студентов критиковать эссе друг друга.

B2 noun ˌreɪdɪˈeɪʃən

radiation

излучение

Meaning

The emission of energy as electromagnetic waves or as moving subatomic particles.

Example

Radiation from the sun can be harmful without protection.

Радиация от солнца может быть опасной без защиты.

B2 adjective /əˈkuːstɪk/

acoustic

акустический

Meaning

relating to sound or the sense of hearing; not amplified by electrical means

Example

We recorded an acoustic version of the song in a quiet room.

Мы записали акустическую версию песни в тихой комнате.

B2 adverb /kənˈsɪstəntli/

consistently

непрерывно

Meaning

in a way that does not vary; regularly and dependably

Example

She has been performing consistently well in her studies.

Она постоянно показывает хорошие результаты в учебе.

B2 adjective /ʌnˈbiːtən/

Unbeaten

непобежденный; не проигравший

Meaning

not defeated; having never lost; undefeated

Example

The team remains unbeaten this season.

Команда остается непобежденной в этом сезоне.

B2 adjective ˈɡrædʒ.u.əl

gradual

постепенный

Meaning

Taking place or progressing slowly or by degrees.

Example

Gradual changes are more sustainable.

Постепенные изменения более устойчивы.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌŋk.tʃu.əl.i/

Punctually

пунктуально

Meaning

at the exact time arranged; on time; not late

Example

She always arrives punctually for meetings.

Она всегда приходит на встречи пунктуально.

B2 noun /vaɪn/

vine

лоза

Meaning

a climbing or trailing plant with long stems; a plant that produces grapes

Example

The vine climbed up the wall and covered it with green leaves.

Лоза взобралась на стену и покрыла её зелёными листьями.

B2 noun /rɛlm/

realm

царство

Meaning

A kingdom or domain; a field or area of activity or interest.

Example

He is well known in the realm of science.

Он хорошо известен в области науки.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись

Meaning

a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization

Example

Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.

Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.

B2 noun /ˈdɛltə/

delta

дельта

Meaning

A landform at the mouth of a river where it splits into several outlets.

Example

The Nile Delta is one of the most fertile regions in Egypt.

Дельта Нила является одним из самых плодородных регионов Египта.

Meaning

offensive to the senses; dirty or unpleasant; in sports, an unfair or illegal act

Example

The player was penalized for committing a foul.

B2 noun /ˈes.əns/

Essence

суть

Meaning

the intrinsic nature or indispensable quality of something

Example

The essence of good teaching is the ability to inspire students.

Суть хорошего преподавания — это способность вдохновлять студентов.

B2 adjective /ˌɪnsɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

insignificant

неважный

Meaning

Too small or unimportant to be worth considering.

Example

The cost was so insignificant that nobody noticed it.

Затраты были настолько незначительными, что никто их не заметил.

B2 adjective haɪˈdʒiː.nɪk

hygienic

гигиеничный

Meaning

Conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease, especially by being clean.

Example

Maintaining hygienic conditions in hospitals is crucial.

Соблюдение гигиенических условий в больницах имеет решающее значение.

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.

B2 noun /ˈlɒk.ɪt/

Locket

кулон

Meaning

a small ornamental case, typically made of gold or silver, worn on a chain around the neck

Example

She kept her grandmother's photo in the locket.

Она хранила фотографию своей бабушки в кулоне.

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

педиатр

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

Педиатр внимательно осмотрел ребенка.

B2 noun /ˈdʒæn.ɪ.tər/

Janitor

дворник, смотритель здания

Meaning

a person employed to clean and maintain a building; a caretaker

Example

The school janitor worked late every evening to ensure the classrooms were spotless.

Школьный уборщик работал допоздна каждый вечер, чтобы убедиться, что классы были безупречно чистыми.

B2 adjective ˌæn.əlˈɪt.ɪ.kəl

analytical

аналитический, исследовательский, логический

Meaning

Using or skilled in using analysis (i.e., separating a whole—intellectual or substantial—into its elemental parts or basic principles).

Example

She has an analytical approach to problem-solving.

У нее аналитический подход к решению проблем.

B2 noun /dəˈmeɪn/

domain

область

Meaning

An area of knowledge, activity, or territory over which control is exercised.

Example

Mathematics is her main domain of expertise.

Математика — ее основная область знаний.

B2 adjective /ˈvɛriəbl/

Variable

переменный

Meaning

able to change; not consistent or having a fixed pattern

Example

The weather has been very variable this week.

Погода была очень переменной на этой неделе.

B2 noun /ˌkɒn.tɪˈnjuː.ɪ.ti/

continuity

непрерывность

Meaning

the state of being continuous or connected; consistency over time

Example

Maintaining continuity in leadership is essential for organizational stability.

Поддержание непрерывности в лидерстве важно для стабильности организации.

B2 noun ɪˈlɪtərəsi

illiteracy

неграмотность

Meaning

The inability to read and write; lack of education or knowledge in a particular area.

Example

Illiteracy often leads to poverty and unemployment.

Неграмотность часто ведет к бедности и безработице.

B2 noun/verb /bʌst/

bust

бюст/ломать

Meaning

As a noun: A sculpture of a person's head, shoulders, and chest; As a verb: To break, smash, or arrest.

Example

The police busted the gang last night.

Полиция арестовала банду прошлой ночью.

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

проникать

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

Пуля проникла в стену.

B2 adjective ɪkˈsɛsɪv

excessive

чрезмерный

Meaning

More than is necessary, normal, or desirable; immoderate.

Example

Excessive population growth leads to resource depletion.

Чрезмерный рост населения приводит к истощению ресурсов.

B2 noun kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən

collaboration

сотрудничество

Meaning

The action of working with someone to produce or create something

Example

International collaboration is necessary to fight pollution.

Международное сотрудничество необходимо для борьбы с загрязнением.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒn.fɪˈden.ʃəl/

Confidential

конфиденциальный; частный; предназначенный для сохранения в секрете

Meaning

secret; private; intended to be kept secret

Example

Please keep this information confidential.

Пожалуйста, держите эту информацию конфиденциальной.

B2 adjective/verb /əˈprɒksɪmət/

approximate

приблизительный

Meaning

close to the actual but not exact; to estimate or calculate roughly

Example

The cost is approximate and may change later.

Стоимость приблизительная и может измениться позже.

B2 noun /ˈdef.ə.sɪt/

Deficit

дефицит; нехватка

Meaning

the amount by which something is too small; a shortfall or lack

Example

The government faced a budget deficit of millions due to increased spending.

Правительство столкнулось с дефицитом бюджета в миллионы из-за увеличения расходов.

B2 noun /pʌŋk/

punk

панк

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Он всегда увлекался панк-музыкой и модой.

B2 noun /ˌriːprəˈdʌkʃən/

reproduction

воспроизводство, размножение

Meaning

The process of producing offspring; the act of copying or duplicating.

Example

The textbook included a detailed diagram of human reproduction.

Учебник включал подробную диаграмму человеческого воспроизводства.

B2 adjective /ˈeɪ.li.ən/

alien

инопланетянин

Meaning

Belonging to a foreign country or nation; extraterrestrial.

Example

The telescope is capable of detecting alien signals.

Телескоп может обнаруживать инопланетные сигналы.

B2 noun /bɪˈliːvər/

believer

верующий

Meaning

a person who believes in something, especially a religious faith, idea, or principle

Example

She is a strong believer in hard work and honesty.

Она твёрдо верит в труд и честность.

B2 noun /dɪˈpen.dənt/

Dependent

зависимый; иждивенец

Meaning

a person who relies on another for financial support; someone who depends on others

Example

As a tax dependent, she could not file her own tax return separately.

Как налоговый зависимый, она не могла подать свою налоговую декларацию отдельно.

B2 noun /ˈreɪ.zɪnz/

Raisins

изюм

Meaning

dried grapes, often used in cooking and baking

Example

She added raisins to the oatmeal cookies for extra sweetness.

Она добавила изюм в овсяные печенья для дополнительной сладости.

B2 adjective /ˌkɒst.ɪˈfɪʃ.ənt/

cost-efficient

экономичный

Meaning

Achieving maximum productivity with minimum wasted effort or expense.

Example

Cost-efficient solutions benefit industries.

Экономичные решения приносят пользу отраслям.

B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

пилигрим; путешественник

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

Пилигрим шел несколько дней, чтобы добраться до святого святилища.

B2 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться

Meaning

to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it

Example

He decided to specialize in cardiology.

Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

многочисленный; много; обильный

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Существует множество преимуществ регулярных упражнений.

B2 noun /rɪˈdʒɛkʃən/

rejection

отказ

Meaning

the action of refusing or dismissing something or someone

Example

Her rejection of the offer surprised everyone.

Её отказ от предложения удивил всех.

B2 noun daɪˈmen.ʃən

dimension

измерение

Meaning

An aspect or feature of a situation, problem, or thing; a measurable extent.

Example

Renewable projects add a new dimension to urban planning.

Возобновляемые проекты добавляют новое измерение в городское планирование.

B2 verb /əˈplɔːd/

applaud

аплодировать

Meaning

to show approval by clapping or expressing admiration

Example

The audience applauded the performance.

Зрители аплодировали выступлению.

B2 adjective /əˈdʒʌstəbəl/

Adjustable

регулируемый; настраиваемый; изменяемый;

Meaning

নিয়মযোগ্য; পরিবর্তন-সাধ্য; সমন্বয়যোগ্য;

Example

This chair has an adjustable height feature.

Этот стул имеет регулируемую высоту.

B2 verb /ɛksˈheɪl/

exhale

выдыхать

Meaning

to breathe out air from the lungs

Example

She slowly exhaled after holding her breath.

Она медленно выдохнула после того, как задержала дыхание.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈpɑːzɪt/

deposit

депозит, аванс

Meaning

to place money in a bank account, or a sum paid in advance as security; a layer of material left naturally

Example

She deposited $500 into her savings account.

Она внесла 500 долларов на свой сберегательный счет.

B2 verb /piːp/

peep

подсматривать

Meaning

to look quickly or secretly; to make a short high sound

Example

The child tried to peep through the keyhole.

Ребёнок пытался заглянуть в замочную скважину.

B2 noun əˌkjuː.mjəˈleɪ.ʃən

accumulation

накопление

Meaning

The gradual gathering or collecting of something over time.

Example

The accumulation of dust affects appliance efficiency.

Накопление пыли влияет на эффективность бытовой техники.

B2 conjunction /wɛərˈæz/

whereas

тогда как

Meaning

used to introduce a contrast or comparison between two facts

Example

She prefers tea, whereas he likes coffee.

Она предпочитает чай, тогда как он любит кофе.

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

перспективный

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

Компания встретится с перспективными клиентами на следующей неделе.

B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

плевать

Meaning

to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth

Example

He spat on the ground in anger.

Он плевал на землю в гневе.

B2 verb ˈeksɪkjuːt

execute

выполнять

Meaning

To carry out or put into effect a plan, order, or course of action.

Example

NASA plans to execute the mission in three phases.

NASA планирует выполнить миссию в три этапа.

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

утомительный; скучный

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

Долгая лекция была утомительной и повторяющейся.

B2 noun /kɔːrd/

cord

шнур

Meaning

a long, thin, flexible string or rope

Example

He tied the package with a strong cord.

Он связал пакет прочным шнуром.

B2 noun /prəˈfɪʃənsi/

proficiency

профессионализм

Meaning

Competency or skill; expertise.

Example

His proficiency in multiple languages is remarkable.

Его профессионализм в нескольких языках впечатляющ.