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 /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 noun /ˌdɪstrɪˈbjuːʃən/

distribution

распределение

Meaning

the act of sharing or delivering something to multiple people or places

Example

The company manages the distribution of food supplies to rural areas.

Компания управляет распределением продуктов питания в сельские районы.

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 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 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 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/

Distinguished

выдающийся; уважаемый; знаменитый; обладающий достойным видом или манерой

Meaning

notable; honored; famous; having a dignified appearance or manner

Example

He is a distinguished professor at the university.

Он выдающийся профессор в университете.

B2 verb /dɒdʒ/

dodge

уклоняться

Meaning

to move quickly to one side to avoid something; to avoid dealing with something cleverly or dishonestly

Example

The boxer managed to dodge his opponent's punch.

Боксер смог увернуться от удара своего соперника.

B2 verb /dɪˈsiːv/

deceive

обманывать

Meaning

To cause someone to believe something that is not true.

Example

He tried to deceive his friends with a fake story.

Он пытался обмануть своих друзей ложной историей.

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 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 /ˈdɛdɪkeɪt/

dedicate

посвящать

Meaning

to devote time, effort, or oneself to a particular purpose or person

Example

She dedicated her life to helping the poor.

Она посвятила свою жизнь помощи бедным.

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 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 adjective /dɪˈsɛndənt/

descendent

нисходящий

Meaning

Moving downward; going down or descending.

Example

The river followed a descendent course toward the valley.

Река следовала по нисходящему руслу в сторону долины.

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 verb /dɪˈvaɪz/

devise

разрабатывать

Meaning

To plan or invent something carefully.

Example

The engineers devised a new method to reduce costs.

Инженеры разработали новый метод для снижения затрат.

B2 noun /ˈdɛnɪmz/

denims

джинсы из денима

Meaning

pants or clothes made from denim fabric, usually jeans

Example

He wore blue denims with a white shirt.

Он носил синие джинсы с белой рубашкой.

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 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 noun /droʊn/

Drone

самец пчелы

Meaning

a male bee that does not work and whose only function is to mate with the queen

Example

The drone bees do not collect honey like worker bees.

Дроновые пчелы не собирают мед, как рабочие пчелы.

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 verb /ˈdɒmɪneɪt/

dominate

доминировать

Meaning

to have power or control over something or someone

Example

The company dominates the smartphone market.

Компания доминирует на рынке смартфонов.

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 /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 noun, verb /dɪˈfɔːlt/

default

невыполнение обязательства

Meaning

failure to fulfill an obligation, especially to repay a loan

Example

The company defaulted on its loan payments.

Компания не выполнила свои обязательства по платежам по кредиту.

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 noun /dɪsˈmɪsl̩/

dismissal

увольнение, отклонение

Meaning

the act of removing someone from their job; the act of treating something as unimportant

Example

His unfair dismissal led to a lawsuit against the company.

Его несправедливое увольнение привело к иску против компании.

B2 noun /ˈdiːmən/

demon

демон

Meaning

an evil spirit or devil

Example

The story was about a demon who haunted the village.

История была о демоне, который терроризировал деревню.

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 /dɔːn/

Dawn

рассвет

Meaning

the first appearance of light in the sky before sunrise; the beginning or start of something

Example

The fishermen set out to sea before dawn to catch the morning tide.

Рыбаки отправились в море до рассвета, чтобы поймать утренний прилив.

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 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 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 verb dɪsˈrʌpt

disrupt

нарушать

Meaning

To interrupt or disturb the normal progress or activity of something.

Example

Individual pursuits disrupt social harmony.

Индивидуальные стремления нарушают социальную гармонию.

B2 noun /ˈdeb.ɪt/

Debit

дебет; долг; списание

Meaning

an entry recording an amount owed; money taken from a bank account

Example

The bank showed a debit of fifty dollars from my checking account.

Банк показал дебет в размере пятидесяти долларов с моего расчетного счета.

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 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 noun /ˌdɪsɪnˈfɛktənt/

disinfectant

дезинфицирующее средство

Meaning

a chemical substance used to kill harmful microorganisms on surfaces

Example

The cleaner sprayed disinfectant on the table.

Уборщик распылил дезинфицирующее средство на столе.

B2 verb /dreɪn/

drain

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow away from something; to remove liquid

Example

He drained the pasta before adding the sauce.

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 adjective /dɪˈvoʊtɪd/

devoted

преданный

Meaning

Very loving, loyal, or dedicated.

Example

She is a devoted mother who always puts her children first.

Она преданная мать, которая всегда ставит своих детей на первое место.

B2 adjective /dʌm/

Dumb

тупой; немой; глупый

Meaning

unable to speak; silent; lacking intelligence; stupid

Example

She remained dumb during the entire meeting.

Она молчала всю встречу.

B2 noun /dɪsˈɡreɪs/

Disgrace

позор; бесчестие; унижение

Meaning

loss of reputation or respect as the result of a dishonorable action; a shameful situation

Example

His arrest brought disgrace upon his entire family and reputation.

Его арест принес позор всей его семье и репутации.

B2 noun /ˈdɪdʒɪt/

digit

Meaning

a numeral from 0 to 9; also a finger or toe

Example

You must enter a four-digit code to unlock the phone.

B2 verb /drɪp/

drip

капать

Meaning

to fall or let fall in drops

Example

Water was dripping from the broken pipe.

Вода капала из сломанной трубы.

B2 verb /dɪˈpraɪv/

deprive

лишать

Meaning

to take something away from someone, or prevent them from having it

Example

The new law may deprive people of their rights.

Новый закон может лишить людей их прав.

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 adjective /dɛns/

dense

плотный

Meaning

Closely compacted in substance; having parts crowded together.

Example

The forest was so dense that little sunlight reached the ground.

Лес был таким плотным, что мало солнечного света достигало земли.

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 /dɪsˈpoʊzl/

disposal

удаление

Meaning

the action or process of getting rid of something

Example

The disposal of waste is crucial for maintaining a clean environment.

Утилизация отходов имеет решающее значение для поддержания чистоты окружающей среды.

B2 noun /doʊ/

dough

тесто

Meaning

a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries

Example

She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.

Она месила тесто десять минут, прежде чем его испечь.

B2 noun /ˈdjuːəʊ/

duo

дуэт

Meaning

a pair of people or things, especially in music or entertainment

Example

The musical duo performed their latest hit at the concert.

Музыкальный дуэт исполнил свой последний хит на концерте.

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 noun /ˈdʌmi/

dummy

манекен / глупый человек

Meaning

a model or replica of a human used for practice, display, or testing; also a term for a foolish person

Example

The tailor used a dummy to display the dress.

Портной использовал манекен, чтобы показать платье.

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 verb /ˌdɪskəˈnɛkt/

disconnect

отключить

Meaning

to detach or separate from a connection or source

Example

Please disconnect the charger from the power outlet.

пожалуйста, отключите зарядное устройство от розетки

B2 noun /ˌdaɪəɡˈnoʊsɪs/

diagnosis

Meaning

The identification of a disease, condition, or problem through examination of symptoms.

Example

The diagnosis confirmed that she had diabetes.

B2 adjective /ˈdɛlɪkət/

delicate

хрупкий

Meaning

Easily broken or damaged; requiring careful handling.

Example

The vase is very delicate, so handle it with care.

Ваза очень хрупкая, поэтому обращайтесь с ней осторожно.

B2 adjective /dɪˌveləpˈmentl/

developmental

развивающий

Meaning

relating to the process of growth or progress

Example

Early childhood is a crucial developmental stage for learning.

Раннее детство - это важный развивающий этап для обучения.

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 /ˌdaɪəˈbiːtiːz/

diabetes

счастье

Meaning

a medical condition in which the body cannot properly control the level of sugar in the blood

Example

He was diagnosed with type 2 diabetes last year.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈdiː.sən.si/

Decency

порядочность

Meaning

behavior that conforms to accepted standards of morality or respectability

Example

She had the decency to apologize for her mistake immediately.

Она проявила порядочность, сразу извинившись за свою ошибку.

B2 noun ˌdiː.fɒr.ɪˈsteɪ.ʃən

deforestation

вырубка лесов

Meaning

The action of clearing a wide area of trees; the permanent destruction of forests in order to make the land available for other uses.

Example

Deforestation accelerates the loss of biodiversity.

Вырубка лесов ускоряет утрату биологического разнообразия.

B2 noun /dwɔːrf/

dwarf

карлик

Meaning

a person, animal, or plant much smaller than average

Example

Snow White lived with seven dwarfs.

Белоснежка жила с семью карликами.

B2 noun /diˈoʊ.dər.ənt/

Deodorant

дезодорант

Meaning

a substance that removes or conceals unpleasant smells, especially bodily odors

Example

She applied deodorant before going to the gym to stay fresh during workout.

Она нанесла дезодорант перед тем, как пойти в спортзал, чтобы оставаться свежей во время тренировки.

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 adjective /ˈdjʊərəbəl/

Durable

долговечный; прочный; устойчивый

Meaning

able to withstand wear, pressure, or damage; lasting; strong

Example

This durable fabric will last for many years.

Эта прочная ткань будет служить много лет.

B2 adjective /dɪˈsaɪsɪv/

decisive

решающий

Meaning

Having the ability to make decisions quickly and effectively; determining the outcome.

Example

Her decisive action saved the company from collapse.

Ее решающее действие спасло компанию от краха.

B2 adjective /dɪˈzæs.trəs/

Disastrous

катастрофический

Meaning

extremely bad or unsuccessful; causing great damage

Example

The hurricane had disastrous effects on the city.

Ураган оказал катастрофическое воздействие на город.

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 verb /daɪˈvɜːrt/

divert

Meaning

to turn aside from a course; to redirect or entertain

Example

The police diverted traffic to a side road.

B2 adjective /ˈdæmɪdʒɪŋ/

damaging

Meaning

causing harm or injury

Example

The storm caused damaging effects to the crops.

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 verb /daɪˈdʒest/

digest

переваривать

Meaning

to break down food in the body; to think about and understand

Example

It takes time to digest a heavy meal.

Это занимает время, чтобы переварить тяжелую пищу.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 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 adjective /ˈdæz.lɪŋ/

Dazzling

ослепительный; впечатляющий

Meaning

extremely bright and impressive; brilliant and stunning

Example

The dazzling lights of the city amazed the tourists.

Ослепительные огни города поразили туристов.

B2 adjective /dɪˈstɪŋkt/

Distinct

отчетливый; уникальный; ясный; узнаваемый

Meaning

separate and different; clear and recognizable; unique

Example

Each painting has its own distinct style and character.

Каждое произведение искусства имеет свой уникальный стиль и характер.

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 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 verb /dɪˈprɛs/

depress

депрессировать

Meaning

To make someone feel sad or without hope; to reduce the level or strength of something.

Example

The gloomy weather tends to depress people.

Мрачная погода часто депрессирует людей.

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 adjective/noun ˌdem.əˈɡræf.ɪk

demographic

демографический

Meaning

Relating to the structure of populations; statistical data relating to the population and particular groups within it.

Example

The company analyzes demographic trends before launching a product.

Компания анализирует демографические тенденции перед запуском продукта.

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 /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/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 adjective /dɪˈskʌr.ɪ.dʒɪŋ/

Discouraging

обескураживающий

Meaning

making someone feel less confident or enthusiastic about doing something

Example

The coach's discouraging words affected the team's morale.

Обескураживающие слова тренера повлияли на мораль команды.

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 /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 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 /ˈdaʊn.fɔːl/

Downfall

падение; упадок; разрушение

Meaning

a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss

Example

His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.

Его высокомерие и гордость привели к его окончательному падению в бизнесе.

B2 noun /ˈdoʊnər/

donor

донор

Meaning

A person who gives something, especially to a charity or cause.

Example

The donor contributed generously to the hospital’s new wing.

Донор щедро пожертвовал деньги на новое крыло больницы.

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 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 verb /dɪˈnaʊns/

denounce

осуждать

Meaning

To publicly declare something to be wrong, evil, or condemn strongly.

Example

The leader denounced corruption in his speech.

Лидер осудил коррупцию в своей речи.

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 /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 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 verb /drɪft/

drift

дрейф

Meaning

to move slowly, especially by air or water currents

Example

The boat began to drift away from the shore.

Лодка начала отрываться от берега.

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 adjective /ˈdʌsti/

dusty

пыльный

Meaning

covered with or full of dust; dry and dull from lack of moisture or use

Example

The old bookshelf was dusty after years of neglect.

Старая книжная полка была пыльной после многих лет запустения.

B2 verb /dɪˈstrækt/

distract

отвлекать

Meaning

to take someone's attention away from what they are doing or focusing on

Example

The loud noise distracted her during the exam.

Громкий шум отвлек ее во время экзамена.

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 adjective /ˈdaʊt.fəl/

Doubtful

сомнительный; неопределенный; чувствовать неуверенность по поводу чего-либо

Meaning

uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something

Example

I am doubtful about the success of this project.

Я сомневаюсь в успехе этого проекта.

B2 noun /ˌdɪsəˈɡriːmənt/

disagreement

разногласие

Meaning

a failure to agree or a difference in opinion

Example

Their disagreement on the issue caused a delay in the project.

Их разногласия по этому вопросу вызвали задержку в проекте.

B2 adjective /ˈdevəsteɪtɪŋ/

devastating

разрушительный

Meaning

causing severe shock, distress, or destruction; extremely damaging or upsetting

Example

The earthquake had a devastating effect on the city.

Землетрясение оказало разрушительное воздействие на город.

B2 noun daɪˈvɜːsɪti

diversity

разнообразие

Meaning

The state of being diverse; variety.

Example

Biodiversity promotes ecosystem stability and resilience.

Биологическое разнообразие способствует стабильности и устойчивости экосистем.

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 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 noun /dɪˈrɛktəri/

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, verb /ˈdɪskɔːrs/

discourse

дискурс, лекция

Meaning

Written or spoken communication or debate.

Example

The professor gave a discourse on ancient philosophy.

Профессор прочитал лекцию по древней философии.

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 /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/

Distinction

отличие; превосходство; признание

Meaning

a difference or contrast between similar things; excellence that sets someone apart; honor or recognition

Example

She graduated with distinction, earning the highest honors in her class.

Она закончила с отличием, получив высшие награды в своем классе.