B2 adjective /dɪˈfɪnɪtɪv/

definitive

окончательный

Meaning

serving as a final or most authoritative form; conclusive and decisive

Example

The committee reached a definitive agreement on the policy.

Комитет достиг окончательного соглашения по политике.

B2 adjective /dɪm/

Dim

тусклый; мало света; слабый

Meaning

not bright; having little light; faint

Example

The room was dim with only a small candle for light.

Комната была тусклой, только маленькая свеча давала свет.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡaɪz/

Disguise

маскировка; обман

Meaning

a means of altering one's appearance to conceal one's identity; something that hides the truth

Example

The spy wore an elaborate disguise to avoid being recognized by enemies.

Шпион носил сложный костюм, чтобы избежать того, чтобы его узнали враги.

B2 noun, verb /ˈdeɪ.bjuː/

debut

дебют

Meaning

The first public appearance or performance of someone or something.

Example

The young actor made his debut on the big stage.

Молодой актер дебютировал на большой сцене.

B2 noun /ˈdɛsɪməl/

decimal

десятичный

Meaning

A number system based on 10; a number expressed in the base-10 system.

Example

The number 0.75 is a decimal.

Число 0,75 — это десятичное число.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛkt/

disinfect

дезинфицировать

Meaning

to clean something thoroughly to destroy bacteria or viruses

Example

The nurse disinfected the wound before applying a bandage.

Медсестра продезинфицировала рану перед тем, как наложить повязку.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃ/

distinguish

различать

Meaning

to recognize or show the differences between two or more things; to set apart as different

Example

It can be difficult to distinguish between truth and rumor.

Бывает сложно различить правду и слухи.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/

discourage

Meaning

to make someone less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

Failure should not discourage you from trying again.

B2 adjective /dɪˈsɛptɪv/

deceptive

обманчивый

Meaning

Giving an appearance or impression different from the truth; misleading.

Example

Appearances can be deceptive.

Внешность может быть обманчивой.

B2 noun /ˌdɪs.əˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Disability

инвалидность

Meaning

a physical or mental condition that limits a person's movements, senses, or activities

Example

Despite his physical disability, he became a successful athlete in wheelchair racing.

Несмотря на физическую инвалидность, он стал успешным атлетом в гонках на инвалидных колясках.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfensɪv/

Defensive

защитный

Meaning

used or intended to defend or protect; showing a tendency to react in an angry or hurt way when criticized

Example

He became defensive when criticized about his work.

Он стал защитным, когда его критиковали за его работу.

B2 verb /dɪˈtekt/

detect

обнаружить

Meaning

to discover or identify the presence or existence of something; to notice something that is not immediately obvious

Example

The security system can detect movement in the building.

Система безопасности может обнаружить движение в здании.

B2 noun/verb /dɪˈspjuːt/

dispute

спор, разногласие

Meaning

a disagreement or argument about something important

Example

The two countries are in dispute over the border issue.

Две страны находятся в споре по поводу вопроса границы.

B2 verb /dɪˈvoʊt/

devote

посвящать

Meaning

to give time, effort, or resources to something

Example

She devotes much of her time to helping the poor.

Она посвящает много своего времени помощи бедным.

B2 verb /dɪˈstɔːrt/

distort

искажать

Meaning

to twist or change the shape, appearance, or meaning of something so it is not true or accurate

Example

The mirror distorted her reflection.

Зеркало исказило её отражение.

B2 noun /ˈdræɡ.ən.flaɪ/

Dragon-fly

стрекоза

Meaning

a large insect with four transparent wings that lives near water

Example

The dragonfly hovered over the pond.

Стрекоза парила над прудом.

B2 adverb /ˈden.sli/

densely

плотно

Meaning

In a closely compacted or crowded manner.

Example

The area is densely covered with trees.

Эта зона плотно покрыта деревьями.

B2 noun /dɪkˈteɪtə/

dictator

диктатор

Meaning

a ruler with total power over a country, typically one who has obtained control by force

Example

The dictator ruled the country with an iron fist.

Диктатор управлял страной железным кулаком.

B2 noun /dɪˈpləʊməsi/

diplomacy

дипломатия

Meaning

The profession, activity, or skill of managing international relations or handling affairs tactfully.

Example

Effective diplomacy helped avoid the conflict.

Эффективная дипломатия помогла избежать конфликта.

B2 adjective /dɪˈskriːt/

discreet

дискретный

Meaning

careful and prudent in one's speech or actions, especially to keep something confidential or avoid embarrassment

Example

She was discreet about the details of their conversation.

Она была осторожна в деталях их разговора.

B2 noun /dɪˈsen.dənt/

Descendant

потомок

Meaning

a person who is descended from a particular ancestor; offspring of a later generation

Example

She discovered that she was a descendant of European royalty through genealogy research.

Она обнаружила, что она потомок европейской королевской семьи, благодаря генеалогическим исследованиям.

B2 verb /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊz/

diagnose

диагностировать

Meaning

To identify a disease, condition, or problem by examining symptoms.

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with pneumonia.

Врач диагностировал у него пневмонию.

B2 adjective /dɪˈbeɪtəbl̩/

debatable

спорный

Meaning

open to discussion or doubt; not certain

Example

It is debatable whether the policy will work.

Это спорно, будет ли политика работать.

B2 noun dɪˈplɔɪmənt

deployment

развертывание

Meaning

The action of bringing resources into effective action.

Example

The deployment of the new software was completed successfully.

Развертывание нового программного обеспечения было успешно завершено.

B2 verb /dɪˈpɪkt/

depict

изображать

Meaning

to represent or show something in a picture, story, or other art form

Example

The painting depicts a beautiful sunset over the sea.

Картина изображает красивый закат над морем.

B2 noun dɪˈstrækʃən

distraction

отвлечение

Meaning

Something that prevents concentration or takes attention away from something else.

Example

Distraction during study time can hinder learning.

Отвлечение внимания во время учёбы может затруднить обучение.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.fekt/

Defect

дефект

Meaning

a shortcoming, imperfection, or lack; a fault or flaw in something

Example

The manufacturing defect caused the product to fail after only one week.

Производственный дефект вызвал сбой продукта после всего лишь одной недели.

B2 verb /draʊn/

drown

утонуть

Meaning

to die or cause to die by being submerged in and inhaling water

Example

He nearly drowned while swimming in the river.

Он почти утонул, когда плавал в реке.

B2 noun /ˈdɛməˌkræt/

democrat

демократ

Meaning

a supporter of democracy or a member of the Democratic Party in the US

Example

He is a strong democrat who believes in equal rights.

Он сильный демократ, который верит в равные права.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛntəl/

dental

стоматологический

Meaning

relating to teeth or dentistry

Example

She goes for a dental checkup every six months.

Она проходит стоматологический осмотр каждые шесть месяцев.

B2 adjective /ˈdespərət/

Desperate

отчаянный

Meaning

reckless; extremely urgent; critical

Example

The situation became desperate as water supplies ran out.

Ситуация стала отчаянной, когда запасы воды иссякли.

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 /ˈdreɪ.nɪdʒ/

drainage

дренаж

Meaning

the system or process by which water or other liquids are drained away

Example

Poor drainage caused flooding in the neighborhood.

Плохой дренаж вызвал наводнение в районе.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkloʊʒər/

disclosure

раскрытие

Meaning

the action of making something known or public

Example

The disclosure of the company's financial status was delayed.

Раскрытие финансового положения компании было задержано.

B2 adjective /dɪsˈɡʌstɪd/

disgusted

возмущенный

Meaning

feeling a strong sense of dislike or revulsion

Example

She was disgusted by the way he treated the animals.

Она была возмущена тем, как он обращался с животными.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkɑːrd/

discard

выбросить

Meaning

to throw away something that is no longer needed

Example

She decided to discard the old clothes.

Она решила избавиться от старой одежды.

B2 noun /ˈdɔːr.mæt/

Door-mat

коврик у двери

Meaning

a mat placed in front of a door for wiping feet

Example

Please wipe your feet on the door-mat before entering the house.

Пожалуйста, вытирайте ноги на коврике перед дверью, прежде чем входить в дом.

B2 noun /ˈdel.ɪ.ɡət/

Delegate

делегат

Meaning

a person chosen or elected to act for or represent others; representative

Example

Each country sent a delegate to participate in the international conference.

Каждая страна отправила делегата для участия в международной конференции.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrʌktɪv/

Destructive

разрушительный

Meaning

causing damage; harmful

Example

The hurricane was highly destructive to coastal areas.

Ураган был очень разрушительным для прибрежных районов.

B2 verb, noun /dɑːrt/

dart

дротик/быстро побежать

Meaning

to move suddenly and quickly; a small pointed missile thrown at a target

Example

The cat darted across the street to avoid the car.

Кошка быстро пробежала через улицу, чтобы избежать машины.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɜː.bɪŋ/

disturbing

тревожный

Meaning

causing anxiety, worry, or emotional distress

Example

The news about the accident was deeply disturbing.

Новости о происшествии были глубоко тревожными.

B2 adjective /dɪˈtætʃt/

detached

отделённый, отчуждённый

Meaning

separate or disconnected; showing a lack of emotional involvement

Example

He lived in a detached house away from the city.

Он жил в отдельно стоящем доме вдали от города.

B2 verb /dæʃ/

dash

двигаться быстро и внезапно; сильно ударить или сломать что-то

Meaning

to move quickly and suddenly; to strike or break something violently

Example

She dashed across the street to catch the bus.

Она быстро побежала через улицу, чтобы поймать автобус.

B2 adjective /dɪˈvɔːrst/

divorced

разведенный

Meaning

No longer married because the marriage has been legally dissolved.

Example

She has been divorced for five years.

Она разведена уже пять лет.

B2 verb /dɪˈmɒlɪʃ/

demolish

разрушить

Meaning

to destroy completely, especially a building or structure

Example

The city decided to demolish the old stadium to build a new one.

Город решил снести старый стадион, чтобы построить новый.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɔːrdər/

disorder

расстройство

Meaning

A state of confusion or lack of order; also a medical or mental condition.

Example

The protest ended in disorder when the crowd became violent.

Протест закончился расстройством, когда толпа стала агрессивной.

B2 noun /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/

Dignity

достоинство, уважение, честь

Meaning

the state of being worthy of honor or respect; composure and self-respect

Example

Despite facing hardships, she maintained her dignity throughout the ordeal.

Несмотря на трудности, она сохранила свою достоинство на протяжении всего испытания.

B2 noun /dɪsˈkʌmfərt/

discomfort

неудобство

Meaning

A feeling of slight pain, unease, or awkwardness.

Example

She shifted in her chair due to discomfort in her back.

Она двигалась на своем стуле из-за неудобства в спине.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪp.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Diplomatic

дипломатичный; искусный в управлении отношениями

Meaning

relating to diplomacy; tactful; skilled in managing relationships

Example

She gave a diplomatic answer to avoid offending anyone.

Она дала дипломатичный ответ, чтобы избежать оскорблений.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈbiːdiənt/

Disobedient

непослушный

Meaning

refusing to obey rules or authority; rebellious

Example

The disobedient child refused to follow the rules.

Непослушный ребенок отказался следовать правилам.

B2 noun /dɪsˈtrɛs/

distress

стресс

Meaning

extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

He felt a deep sense of distress when he heard the bad news.

Он почувствовал глубокий стресс, когда услышал плохие новости.

B2 adverb /ˈdɛspərətli/

desperately

отчаянно

Meaning

in a way that shows despair or great need

Example

He called for help desperately after the accident.

Он отчаянно позвал на помощь после аварии.

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.

B2 verb /ˈdɑːrkən/

darken

затемнять

Meaning

to make or become dark; to reduce brightness or light

Example

The clouds began to darken the sky before the storm.

Облака начали затемнять небо перед бурей.

B2 adverb dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət.li

deliberately

преднамеренно

Meaning

Consciously and intentionally; on purpose.

Example

The actions were deliberately planned to cause harm.

Действия были преднамеренно спланированы, чтобы причинить вред.

B2 noun /dæm/

Dam

дамба; водоем;

Meaning

a barrier constructed to hold back water and raise its level; a female parent of an animal

Example

The massive dam provides electricity and controls flooding in the region.

Массивная дамба обеспечивает электричество и контролирует наводнения в регионе.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.riː/

debris

обломки

Meaning

Scattered pieces of waste or remains.

Example

Debris in the eyes causes irritation.

Обломки в глазах вызывают раздражение.

B2 noun /diːp ˈkʌlər/

Deep colour

глубокий цвет

Meaning

a rich, intense, or dark shade of any color

Example

The artist used deep colours to create a dramatic effect.

Художник использовал глубокие цвета для создания драматического эффекта.

B2 adjective /ˈded.li/

Deadly

смертельный; летальный; опасный

Meaning

causing or able to cause death; extremely dangerous; lethal

Example

The deadly poison killed the plant instantly.

Смертельный яд мгновенно убил растение.

B2 noun/verb /dræft/

draft

черновик

Meaning

A preliminary version of a piece of writing; to prepare a preliminary version of a document.

Example

She finished the first draft of her novel.

Она закончила первый черновик своего романа.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡʌst/

Disgust

отвращение

Meaning

a feeling of revulsion or strong disapproval aroused by something unpleasant

Example

She expressed her disgust at the politician's corrupt behavior openly.

Она открыто выразила свое отвращение к коррумпированному поведению политика.

B2 noun /ˌdek.ləˈreɪ.ʃən/

Declaration

декларация; заявление; провозглашение

Meaning

a formal or explicit statement or announcement; an official proclamation

Example

The president's declaration of independence marked a historic moment for the nation.

Декларация независимости президента ознаменовала исторический момент для нации.

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.lɪŋ/

Dealing

обращение; сделки; бизнес-процессы

Meaning

business transactions; the way of treating people or handling situations

Example

His fair dealing with customers earned him an excellent reputation.

Его честное обращение с клиентами принесло ему отличную репутацию.

B2 noun /dɪsˈmeɪ/

Dismay

замешательство; тревога

Meaning

concern and distress caused by something unexpected; consternation or alarm

Example

To our dismay, the concert was cancelled due to severe weather conditions.

К нашему удивлению концерт был отменен из-за тяжелых погодных условий.

B2 noun daɪˈlem.ə

dilemma

дилемма, трудный выбор

Meaning

A situation in which a difficult choice has to be made between two or more alternatives.

Example

She faced a moral dilemma at work.

Она столкнулась с моральной дилеммой на работе.

B2 verb /ˌdɪsəˈpruːv/

disapprove

не одобрять

Meaning

to have a negative opinion about something; to consider something wrong or bad

Example

Many parents disapprove of smoking.

Многие родители не одобряют курение.

B2 verb /dɪˈsɛnd/

descend

спускаться

Meaning

To move or fall downward; to come or go down from a higher place.

Example

The hikers descended the steep mountain path.

Пешие туристы спустились по крутой горной тропе.

B2 verb /dɪˈzɒlv/

dissolve

Meaning

to melt or become liquid; to officially end or break up an agreement or organization

Example

The sugar will dissolve quickly in hot tea.

B2 adjective /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːəbl/

disagreeable

неприятный

Meaning

Unpleasant or offensive; causing discomfort or annoyance.

Example

The weather was cold and disagreeable.

Погода была холодной и неприятной.

B2 verb /dɪsˈmɪs/

dismiss

уволить, отклонить

Meaning

to remove someone from a job or position; to decide something is not important

Example

The manager dismissed the employee for being late too often.

Менеджер уволил сотрудника за то, что тот слишком часто опаздывал.

B2 verb /dɪˈplɔɪ/

deploy

развертывать

Meaning

to position strategically; to use effectively

Example

The military will deploy troops to the border.

Армия развернет войска на границе.

B2 noun /ˈdraɪv.weɪ/

driveway

подъездная дорога

Meaning

a short private road leading from a street to a house or garage

Example

The car was parked in the driveway next to the garden.

Машина была припаркована на подъездной дороге рядом с садом.

B2 noun /ˈdæf.ə.dɪl/

Daffodil

нарцисс

Meaning

A bright yellow spring flower with a trumpet-shaped center, symbolizing rebirth and new beginnings

Example

The daffodils bloomed early this spring in the meadow.

Нарциссы зацвели рано этой весной на лугу.

B2 verb /dɪˈfɜːr/

defer

отсрочить

Meaning

To postpone or delay; to yield to someone else's judgment or opinion.

Example

The meeting was deferred until next week.

Заседание было отложено до следующей недели.

B2 adjective /daɪˈnæm.ɪk/

dynamic

динамичный

Meaning

Characterized by constant change, activity, or progress.

Example

Life flows in a dynamic stream.

Жизнь течет в динамичном потоке.

B2 noun ˈdɒmɪnəns

dominance

доминирование

Meaning

Power and influence over others; control or command.

Example

The dominance of Urdu was evident.

Доминирование урду было очевидно.

B2 verb /dɪˈspætʃ/

dispatch

отправить

Meaning

to send off to a destination or for a purpose

Example

The company dispatched aid to the flood victims.

Компания отправила помощь пострадавшим от наводнения.

B2 noun /dɒk/

dock

пристань

Meaning

a structure where ships are loaded, unloaded, or repaired

Example

The ship stayed at the dock for two days.

Корабль оставался на пристани два дня.

B2 noun /dʌv/

Dove

голубь

Meaning

a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace

Example

The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.

Белый голубь мирно летел по голубому небу.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstrɛst/

distressed

стрессированный

Meaning

feeling or showing extreme anxiety, sorrow, or pain

Example

She looked distressed after hearing the bad news.

Она выглядела стрессированной после того, как услышала плохие новости.

B2 verb /dɪˈspoʊz/

dispose

избавляться

Meaning

To get rid of something, or to arrange or incline towards something.

Example

He disposed of the old furniture responsibly.

Он ответственно избавился от старой мебели.

B2 noun /ˈdʌklɪŋ/

duckling

Meaning

a young duck

Example

The mother duck led her ducklings to the pond.

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 draʊt

drought

засуха

Meaning

A prolonged period of abnormally low rainfall; a shortage of water.

Example

Drought impacts crop growth significantly.

Засуха значительно влияет на рост урожая.

B2 noun /daɪˈmen.ʃənz/

dimensions

измерения

Meaning

Aspects or features of a situation, problem, or thing.

Example

New dimensions of space exploration are being uncovered.

Открываются новые измерения в исследовании космоса.

B2 verb /ˈdɪkteɪt/

dictate

диктовать

Meaning

to say words aloud for someone to write down; to give orders

Example

The boss dictates letters to his secretary.

Босс диктует письма своему секретарю.

B2 verb/noun /ˌdɪsrɪˈɡɑːrd/

disregard

презрение

Meaning

To ignore something; lack of consideration or respect for something.

Example

He disregarded the warning signs and kept driving.

Он проигнорировал предупреждающие знаки и продолжал ехать.

B2 verb /doʊz/

doze

дремать

Meaning

To sleep lightly for a short time.

Example

He dozed off while reading the book.

Он задремал, читая книгу.

B2 noun /dɪˈkeɪ/

Decay

упадок; разложение; гниение

Meaning

the process of rotting or decomposing; gradual decline or deterioration

Example

The old building showed signs of decay after years of neglect.

Старое здание показывало признаки упадка после лет небрежности.

B2 noun /ˈdɔː.weɪ/

doorway

дверной проем

Meaning

the space where a door opens into a room or building

Example

She stood in the doorway waiting for him to arrive.

Она стояла в дверном проеме, ожидая его прихода.

B2 noun /ˈdeɪtəbeɪs/

database

база данных

Meaning

a structured collection of data stored and accessed electronically

Example

The company's customer details are stored in a secure database.

Детали клиентов компании хранятся в защищенной базе данных.

B2 adjective /ˈdred.fəl/

Dreadful

ужасный; страшный; кошмарный

Meaning

extremely bad or unpleasant; causing fear or suffering; terrible

Example

The weather was dreadful during our vacation.

Погода была ужасной во время нашего отпуска.

B2 noun /ˈdeɪ.tə briːtʃ/

data breach

утечка данных

Meaning

Unauthorized disclosure of sensitive information through security violation

Example

A data breach exposed millions of users' passwords.

Утечка данных раскрыла пароли миллионов пользователей.

B2 verb /dɪˈskrɪmɪˌneɪt/

discriminate

дискриминировать

Meaning

To treat someone unfairly based on race, gender, or other differences; or to recognize a distinction.

Example

The law prohibits employers from discriminating against women.

Закон запрещает работодателям дискриминировать против женщин.

B2 noun /doʊs/

dose

доза

Meaning

a measured amount of a medicine or drug taken at one time

Example

The doctor prescribed one dose of the medicine every six hours.

Врач прописал одну дозу лекарства каждые шесть часов.

B2 noun /dɪˈpreʃ.ən/

Depression

депрессия

Meaning

a mental health condition characterized by persistent sadness; a severe economic downturn

Example

The therapist helped her cope with depression through cognitive behavioral therapy.

Терапевт помогла ей справиться с депрессией с помощью когнитивно-поведенческой терапии.

B2 noun /ˈdiːlər/

dealer

продавец

Meaning

a person or business that buys and sells goods; someone who distributes

Example

The car dealer offered a discount to attract customers.

Продавец автомобилей предложил скидку, чтобы привлечь клиентов.

B2 noun /dɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

deduction

вывод

Meaning

The process of reaching a conclusion through logical reasoning.

Example

His deduction from the evidence was accurate.

Его вывод на основе доказательств был точным.

B2 noun /dɪˈsep.ʃən/

Deception

обман

Meaning

the action of deceiving someone; the state of being deceived

Example

The magician's deception amazed the audience with seemingly impossible tricks.

Обман фокусника удивил зрителей казавшимися невозможными трюками.

B2 adjective /dɪˈprɛst/

depressed

депрессия

Meaning

Feeling very sad and without hope; in a state of unhappiness.

Example

She felt depressed after losing her job.

Она чувствовала себя депрессивно после потери работы.

B2 adjective /dɪˈfektɪv/

Defective

дефектный; неполный

Meaning

having faults or defects; imperfect

Example

The defective product was returned to the store.

Дефектный продукт был возвращён в магазин.

B2 verb /ˌdɪfəˈrɛnʃieɪt/

differentiate

дифференцировать

Meaning

To recognize or make a distinction between things.

Example

It is important to differentiate between fact and opinion.

Важно дифференцировать факты и мнения.

B2 verb /dɪsˈeɪbl/

disable

отключить

Meaning

to make something unable to function or operate

Example

The technician disabled the alarm system temporarily.

Техник временно отключил сигнализацию.

B2 noun /ˌdɛm.əˈɡræf.ɪks/

Demographics

Демография

Meaning

Statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

Demographics help in targeted advertising.

Демография помогает в целевой рекламе.

B2 noun /dɪˈstɜː.bəns/

Disturbance

нарушение; беспокойство; беспорядок

Meaning

the interruption of a settled and peaceful condition; anxiety or mental uneasiness

Example

The loud music created a disturbance that bothered all the neighbors.

Громкая музыка вызвала нарушение, которое беспокоило всех соседей.

B2 adjective /dɪˈraɪvd/

derived

происходящий

Meaning

Developed or obtained from something else; not original.

Example

The word is derived from Latin.

Это слово происходит от латинского.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋktɪv/

distinctive

характерный

Meaning

having a quality or characteristic that makes something different and easily noticed

Example

The restaurant is known for its distinctive flavors.

Ресторан известен своими характерными вкусами.

B2 noun /ˌdel.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən/

delegation

делегация

Meaning

A group of people chosen to represent others in negotiations or discussions.

Example

The delegation presented their country's agenda.

Делегация представила повестку дня своей страны.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈpruːvəl/

disapproval

неодобрение

Meaning

The expression of an unfavorable opinion or judgment

Example

Her parents showed clear disapproval of her decision to drop out of college.

Ее родители показали явное неодобрение её решению бросить колледж.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzɜːrtɪd/

deserted

покинутый

Meaning

Empty of people; abandoned.

Example

The village looked completely deserted after the storm.

Деревня выглядела полностью покинутой после шторма.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪrɪəˌreɪts

deteriorates

ухудшается

Meaning

To become progressively worse; to decline in quality, condition, or strength.

Example

The quality of air deteriorates due to pollution.

Качество воздуха ухудшается из-за загрязнения.

B2 noun /diːp siː/

deep sea

глубокое море

Meaning

The deep parts of the sea or ocean, typically beyond the continental shelf.

Example

Many deep-sea creatures produce bioluminescence for survival.

Многие глубоководные существа производят биолюминесценцию для выживания.

B2 adjective daɪˈvɜːs

diverse

разнообразный

Meaning

Showing a great deal of variety; very different.

Example

Diverse industries enhance economic resilience.

Разнообразные отрасли усиливают экономическую устойчивость.

B2 adverb /ˈdɪmli/

dimly

тускло

Meaning

in a faint or unclear way; with little light

Example

The room was dimly lit by a single candle.

Комната была тускло освещена одной единственной свечой.

B2 verb dɪˈtɪəriəreɪt

deteriorate

ухудшаться

Meaning

To become progressively worse in quality, condition, or performance; to decline.

Example

Unplanned growth can deteriorate living conditions.

Неуправляемый рост может ухудшить условия жизни.

B2 verb /dɪˈmɪnɪʃ/

diminish

Meaning

to make or become less; to reduce in size, importance, or value

Example

Over time, his influence in the company began to diminish.

B2 adjective /dɪˈziːzd/

Diseased

больной; страдающий от болезни

Meaning

affected by disease; suffering from illness; sick

Example

The diseased tree had to be removed from the garden.

Больное дерево нужно было удалить из сада.

B2 verb /dɪsˈkloʊz/

disclose

раскрывать

Meaning

to reveal or make information known; to expose

Example

The company must disclose all financial information.

Компания должна раскрывать всю финансовую информацию.

B2 adjective /dɪˈpɛndəbl/

dependable

надёжный

Meaning

able to be trusted or relied on; consistently reliable

Example

She is a dependable colleague who always meets deadlines.

Она надёжный коллега, которая всегда соблюдает сроки.

B2 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.