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B1 noun /ˈhaɪdʒiːn/

hygiene

гигиена
Meaning
Conditions or practices conducive to maintaining health and preventing disease.
Example
Good hygiene is essential for preventing the spread of infections.
Хорошая гигиена необходима для предотвращения распространения инфекций.
C1 noun /ˈhiːdəˌnɪzəm/

hedonism

гедонизм
Meaning
The pursuit of pleasure and self-indulgence as the highest goal.
Example
The lifestyle of the rich is often criticized as pure hedonism.
Образ жизни богатых часто критикуется как чистый гедонизм.
A1 pronoun /hɜːrz/

hers

её (вещь)
Meaning
used to refer to something that belongs to or is associated with a female person previously mentioned or easily identified.
Example
That blue bag is hers.
Та синяя сумка её.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːr.bər/

Harbour

гавань
Meaning
a place on the coast where vessels may find shelter; a place of safety or refuge
Example
The fishing boats returned safely to the harbour before the storm hit the coastline.
Рыболовные лодки безопасно вернулись в гавань до того, как буря ударила по побережью.
C2 noun /haɪˈdrɒl.ɪ.sɪs/

hydrolysis

гидролиз
Meaning
A chemical process that breaks down compounds by adding water, splitting complex molecules into simpler forms.
Example
Hydrolysis breaks down complex molecules into simpler forms.
Гидролиз разрушает сложные молекулы на более простые формы.
C1 adjective /ˌhæpˈhæz.ɚd/

haphazard

случайный
Meaning
Lacking any obvious principle of organization; random.
Example
His haphazard approach led to project failure.
Его случайный подход привел к провалу проекта.
C2 noun /ˌhɛtərəʤəˈniːɪti/

heterogeneity

гетерогенность
Meaning
the quality or state of being diverse in character or content
Example
The cultural heterogeneity of the city makes it vibrant and unique.
Культурная гетерогенность города делает его ярким и уникальным.
C1 noun /hɪm/

hymn

гимн
Meaning
A religious song or poem of praise to God or a deity.
Example
The congregation sang a hymn during the morning service.
Община пела гимн во время утреннего богослужения.
B1 noun/verb /ˈhʌntɪŋ/

hunting

охота
Meaning
the activity of chasing and killing wild animals
Example
Hunting is strictly regulated in many countries.
Охота строго регулируется во многих странах.
C1 adjective /ˌhɔːrtɪˈkʌltʃərəl/

horticultural

связанный с садоводством
Meaning
Relating to the art or practice of garden cultivation and management.
Example
She studied horticultural science at the university.
Она изучала садоводческие науки в университете.
B2 adjective /ˈhɪli/

hilly

холмистый
Meaning
having many hills; characterized by hills or slopes
Example
The village is located in a beautiful hilly region.
Деревня расположена в красивом холмистом районе.
C2 noun /hæɡ/

Hag

ведьма
Meaning
an ugly old woman, especially a vicious or malicious one; a witch
Example
In the fairy tale, the wicked hag lived alone in a cottage deep in the forest.
В сказке злая ведьма жила одна в домике глубоко в лесу.
A2 noun ˈhɪs.tər.i

History

история
Meaning
The study of past events; a chronological record of events and heritage.
Example
The history of ancient civilizations fascinates scholars.
История древних цивилизаций очаровывает учёных.
C1 noun /hjuː/

hue

цвет
Meaning
A color or shade.
Example
The artist chose a soft blue hue for the background.
Художник выбрал мягкий синий цвет для фона.
B2 noun, verb /ˈhɑːrbər/

harbor

Meaning
noun: a place on the coast where ships may find shelter; verb: to keep (a thought or feeling, often negative) in one's mind
Example
He continued to harbor resentment towards his former boss.
C2 noun /hʌsk/

husk

оболочка
Meaning
the dry outer covering of some fruits or seeds
Example
The corn husk was peeled away before cooking.
Оболочка кукурузы была снята перед готовкой.
C1 verb /hɔːl/

haul

тащить
Meaning
to pull or drag something heavy with effort
Example
The workers hauled the boxes into the truck.
Рабочие тянули коробки в грузовик.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrn.bɪl/

Hornbill

Птица хорнбил
Meaning
a large tropical bird with a large curved beak and often a horn-like projection
Example
The colorful hornbill perched on the highest branch.
Яркий хорнбил сел на самую высокую ветку.
C1 noun/verb /ˈhɛrəld/

herald

глашатай
Meaning
A person or thing that announces or signals the approach of something; to announce or signal.
Example
The blooming flowers herald the arrival of spring.
Цветущие цветы предвещают приход весны.
A2 adjective ˈhjuː.mən

human

человеческий
Meaning
Relating to or characteristic of people or human beings; showing the better qualities of humankind, such as kindness.
Example
Human values shape social systems.
Человеческие ценности формируют социальные системы.
C2 noun /ˈhæbɪtənt/

habitant

житель
Meaning
An inhabitant; a person or animal that lives in a particular place.
Example
The habitants of the village were friendly and welcoming.
Жители деревни были дружелюбными и гостеприимными.
C1 noun /ˈheəˌkʌtər/

haircutter

парикмахер
Meaning
a person whose job is to cut and style hair; barber or hairdresser
Example
The haircutter gave me a neat and stylish haircut.
Парикмахер сделал мне хорошую стрижку.
A1 noun /ˈhɒs.pɪ.təl/

hospital

больница
Meaning
an institution where sick or injured people are given medical treatment
Example
He was taken to the hospital after the accident.
Его отвезли в больницу после аварии.
B2 noun /er/

Heir

наследник
Meaning
a person legally entitled to the property or rank of another on that person's death
Example
The young prince was the rightful heir to the throne and would become king someday.
Юный принц был законным наследником престола и когда-нибудь станет королём.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptəˌɡɒn/

heptagon

гептагон
Meaning
A polygon with seven sides and seven angles.
Example
The math teacher drew a heptagon on the board.
Учитель математики нарисовал гептагон на доске.
C2 noun /ˈhʌmbʌɡ/

humbug

обман, чепуха
Meaning
Deceptive or false talk or behavior; nonsense.
Example
He dismissed the idea as humbug.
Он отверг эту идею как чепуху.
C2 noun /ˌhoʊ.mi.oʊˈsteɪ.sɪs/

homeostasis

внутреннее равновесие тела, физиологическая стабильность, поддерживаемая физиологическими процессами
Meaning
The tendency toward a relatively stable equilibrium between interdependent elements, especially as maintained by physiological processes.
Example
The human body maintains homeostasis through temperature regulation.
Человеческое тело поддерживает гомеостаз через регулирование температуры.
A1 adverb /haʊ/

how

как
Meaning
in what way or manner; by what means
Example
How do you solve this problem?
Как ты решаешь эту проблему?
B1 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər.tʃɪf/

Handkerchief

платок
Meaning
a small piece of cloth used for wiping the nose or face
Example
She always carries a clean handkerchief in her purse.
Она всегда носит чистый платок в своей сумочке.
C2 adjective /hɪk/

Hick

деревенщина; мужик
Meaning
unsophisticated person from a rural area; country bumpkin
Example
He had a hick accent from growing up in a small town.
У него был акцент деревенщины, потому что он вырос в маленьком городе.
C2 noun /hɔːɡ plʌm/

Hog plum

плоды хог
Meaning
tropical fruit with yellow skin and sour taste
Example
Hog plums are often used to make pickles and chutneys.
Плоды хог часто используются для приготовления маринадов и чатни.
B2 noun /ˈɑːnər/

honor

честь
Meaning
high respect; great esteem
Example
He received an award in honor of his achievements.
Он получил награду в честь своих достижений.
C1 noun /heɪz/

Haze

туман
Meaning
a slight obscuration of the lower atmosphere, typically caused by fine suspended particles; confusion
Example
The morning haze lifted gradually as the sun rose higher in the sky.
Утренний туман постепенно исчез, когда солнце поднималось выше в небе.
B1 noun /ˈhɔːlweɪ/

hallway

коридор
Meaning
a corridor in a building that connects rooms
Example
The kids left their shoes in the hallway.
Дети оставили свои туфли в коридоре.
B2 noun /həˈræsmənt/

harassment

домогательство
Meaning
aggressive pressure or intimidation; unwanted and repeated behavior causing discomfort
Example
The company has a strict policy against workplace harassment.
Компания имеет строгую политику против домогательств на рабочем месте.
C1 noun /ˈheɪvən/

haven

убежище
Meaning
a safe place or shelter
Example
The library became a haven for students during exams.
Библиотека стала убежищем для студентов во время экзаменов.
C2 verb /həˈbɪtʃuˌeɪt/

habituate

привыкать
Meaning
to make someone accustomed to something
Example
The monks habituated themselves to meditation.
Монахи привыкли к медитации.
B2 adjective /ˈhɑlːoʊ/

Hollow

пустой; полый;
Meaning
having an empty space inside; lacking substance or meaning; insincere
Example
The hollow tree trunk provided shelter for small animals.
Полый ствол дерева предоставил укрытие для мелких животных.
C1 adjective /hɔːrs/

Hoarse

хриплый или жесткий голос; голос становится хриплым от крика или болезни
Meaning
rough or harsh in sound; having a rough voice from shouting or illness
Example
His voice became hoarse after shouting at the concert.
Его голос стал хриплым после того, как он кричал на концерте.
B2 noun /haɪˈiː.nə/

Hyena

гиена
Meaning
a wild animal of Africa and Asia that looks like a dog and makes a sound like laughter
Example
The hyena laughed in the darkness of the night.
Гиена смеялась в темноте ночи.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mɪdʒ/

Homage

почтение; уважение; дань
Meaning
special honor or respect shown publicly; tribute paid to someone in recognition of their merit
Example
The memorial service was a touching homage to the brave soldiers who sacrificed their lives.
Мемориальная служба была трогательным почтением к храбрым солдатам, которые пожертвовали своими жизнями.
C1 noun /ˌhaɪ.roʊˈɡlɪf.ɪks/

hieroglyphics

иероглифы
Meaning
a system of writing using pictures or symbols, used especially by ancient Egyptians
Example
The tomb walls were covered with Egyptian hieroglyphics.
Стены гробницы были покрыты египетскими иероглифами.
C2 noun /ˈhɛksəˌpɒd/

hexapod

гексапод
Meaning
An insect or other organism with six legs.
Example
The scientist observed a hexapod crawling on the leaf.
Учёный наблюдал за гексаподом, ползущим по листу.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːrvɪst/

harvest

урожай
Meaning
the process or period of gathering crops
Example
Farmers are busy during the rice harvest season.
Фермеры заняты во время сезона уборки риса.
B2 noun /ˈhɑːt.biːt/

heartbeat

сердечный ритм
Meaning
A pulsation of the heart, especially as perceptible to the touch or audible with a stethoscope.
Example
Rubbing the eyes helps normalize the heartbeat.
Потирание глаз помогает нормализовать сердечный ритм.
C1 adverb/noun /ˌhɪərˈæftər/

hereafter

с этого момента / загробная жизнь
Meaning
from now on; in the future; also refers to life after death.
Example
Hereafter, all reports must be submitted electronically.
С этого момента все отчеты должны быть отправлены электронным способом.
A1 pronoun /hɪz/

his

его
Meaning
belonging to or associated with a male person previously mentioned
Example
This is his book on the table.
Это его книга на столе.
B1 verb /hʊk/

hook

крючок
Meaning
to catch with a hook; to fasten
Example
He hooked the fish successfully.
Он успешно поймал рыбу.
C1 verb /ˈhɔːrɪfaɪ/

horrify

ужасать
Meaning
to fill with horror; to shock or disgust greatly
Example
The violent scene horrified the audience.
Жестокая сцена ужаснула публику.
A2 noun /ˈhʌni/

Honey

мед
Meaning
a sweet, sticky substance made by bees from flower nectar
Example
I like to add honey to my tea.
Мне нравится добавлять мед в мой чай.
B1 adjective /ˈhoʊpfəl/

Hopeful

полный надежд
Meaning
feeling or inspiring optimism about a future event; confident; optimistic
Example
He remained hopeful despite the challenges.
Он оставался полным надежд несмотря на трудности.
B2 noun /heɪ/

hay

сено
Meaning
grass that has been cut, dried, and stored for use as animal feed
Example
The cows were eating hay in the barn.
Коровы ели сено в амбаре.
C1 noun /ˈhɑː.mə.nɪm/

homonym

омоним
Meaning
A word that is spelled and pronounced like another word but has a different meaning.
Example
The word 'bat' is a homonym because it can mean an animal or a sports tool.
Слово 'летучая мышь' — это омоним, потому что оно может означать как животное, так и спортивный инструмент.
C2 noun /hɪˈdʒɛməni/ or /ˈhɛdʒəmoʊni/

hegemony

гегемония
Meaning
leadership or dominance, especially by one state or group over others
Example
The empire maintained its hegemony over neighboring states.
Империя сохраняла свою гегемонию над соседними государствами.
B1 verb/noun /haɪk/

hike

Meaning
To take a long walk in the countryside or mountains; also to increase suddenly (prices, rates, etc.).
Example
We decided to hike in the hills this weekend.
B1 noun hoʊm əˈplaɪ.ənsɪz

home appliances

бытовая техника
Meaning
Electrical devices and machines used in households for daily tasks and convenience.
Example
Modern home appliances enhance convenience.
Современная бытовая техника повышает удобство.
A1 noun /hæt/

Hat

шляпа
Meaning
a covering for the head, typically with a brim and worn outdoors
Example
He always wears a hat when working in the garden.
Он всегда носит шляпу, когда работает в саду.
C2 noun /ˈhæŋ.kər/

Hanker

тоска, желание
Meaning
a feeling of yearning or craving; a strong desire for something
Example
After years abroad, she developed a deep hanker for her homeland's traditional cuisine.
После многих лет за границей она развила глубокое желание поесть традиционные блюда своей родины.
C2 noun /ˌhæŋ.ki ˈpæŋ.ki/

Hanky-Panky

мошенничество; подозрительная активность; неэтичное поведение; обман
Meaning
dishonest or suspicious activity; unethical behavior; trickery or deception
Example
The audit revealed some hanky-panky in the company's financial records.
Аудит выявил мошенничество в финансовых записях компании.
C1 adjective ˌhaɪ.pəˈθet.ɪ.kəl

hypothetical

гипотетический, предположительный, теоретический
Meaning
Based on or serving as a hypothesis; supposed but not necessarily real or true.
Example
The discussion was based on hypothetical scenarios.
Обсуждение было основано на гипотетических сценариях.
C1 adjective /ˌhɒməˈdʒiːniəs/

homogeneous

однородный, одинаковый
Meaning
Of the same kind; alike.
Example
The team was not homogeneous in their skills.
Команда не была однородной в своих навыках.
B2 adjective; past participle /ˈɒnəd/

honoured

удостоенный
Meaning
treated with respect or distinction; feeling proud and privileged
Example
She felt deeply honoured to receive the award.
Она была удостоена чести получить награду.
C1 noun /ˈhʌbʌb/

hubbub

шум
Meaning
a loud noise caused by a crowd of people talking or shouting
Example
There was a hubbub in the market as the sale began.
На рынке был шум, когда началась распродажа.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.sɪk/

Homesick

тоска по дому; желание вернуться домой
Meaning
experiencing a longing for one's home during a period of absence from it; missing home
Example
After three months studying abroad, Maria felt increasingly homesick for her family.
После трех месяцев учебы за границей, Мария все больше чувствовала тоску по дому.
B2 noun /hoʊm ˈdɪstrɪkt/

home district

родной район
Meaning
the district where a person was born or originally comes from
Example
He returned to his home district after many years abroad.
Он вернулся в свой родной район после многих лет за границей.
C2 noun /ˈhɒdʒ.pɒdʒ/

hodgepodge

беспорядок
Meaning
A confusing mixture of different things; a jumble.
Example
The essay was a hodgepodge of unrelated ideas.
Эссе было смесью несвязанных идей.
C2 adjective /ˈhæm ˌhændɪd/

ham-handed

неуклюжий
Meaning
clumsy or inept in handling things or situations
Example
His ham-handed attempt to fix the computer made it worse.
Его неуклюжая попытка починить компьютер только ухудшила ситуацию.
C2 noun /ˈhɛptɑːrki/

heptarchy

гептархия
Meaning
A group of seven rulers or governments, especially the seven Anglo-Saxon kingdoms in early England.
Example
The history book described the heptarchy of Anglo-Saxon England.
Историческая книга описывала гептархию англосаксонской Англии.
C1 noun ˈhɛroʊˌɪzəm

heroism

героизм
Meaning
Great bravery; the qualities or attributes of a hero.
Example
The heroism of freedom fighters inspires the nation.
Героизм борцов за свободу вдохновляет нацию.
C2 verb /ˈhɛktər/

hector

угрожать разговором
Meaning
To talk to someone in a bullying or intimidating way.
Example
The manager hectored the staff into working overtime.
Менеджер заставил сотрудников работать сверхурочно, угрожая им.
A2 noun /ˈhɛlɪˌkɒptər/

helicopter

вертолет
Meaning
an aircraft with rotating blades that can take off and land vertically
Example
The helicopter landed safely on the hospital roof.
Вертолет приземлился безопасно на крыше больницы.
B2 noun helθ ˈhæzərdz

health hazards

риски для здоровья
Meaning
Risks or dangers to physical health and well-being that can cause illness or injury.
Example
Plastic usage leads to significant health hazards.
Использование пластика приводит к серьезным рискам для здоровья.
B2 adjective /hɑːrʃ/

Harsh

жесткий; грубый; жестокий; строгий
Meaning
unpleasantly hard or rough in texture; cruel or severe
Example
The teacher gave harsh criticism about my work.
Учитель дал жесткую критику моей работе.
A2 adjective /ˈhevi/

Heavy

тяжелый
Meaning
having great weight; intense or severe
Example
The heavy suitcase was difficult to carry up the stairs.
Тяжелый чемодан было трудно нести по лестнице.
C2 adjective /ˈhʌski/

husky

хриплый
Meaning
deep, rough, and slightly hoarse voice; also refers to a strong and sturdy build
Example
He spoke in a husky voice after shouting all day.
Он говорил хриплым голосом после того, как целый день кричал.
A1 noun, verb /hɛd/

head

голова / глава
Meaning
The upper part of the human body or to lead or be in charge of something.
Example
She turned her head to look out the window.
Она повернула голову, чтобы посмотреть в окно.
C1 adjective /ˌhɛtərəˈʤiːniəs/

heterogeneous

гетерогенный
Meaning
consisting of different kinds or diverse elements
Example
The classroom was filled with a heterogeneous group of students.
Класс был наполнен гетерогенной группой студентов.
B2 adjective ˈhæzədəs

hazardous

опасный
Meaning
Dangerous, risky, or potentially harmful
Example
Hazardous pollutants increase health risks.
Опасные загрязнители увеличивают риски для здоровья.
C2 noun /ˈhɪl.sə fɪʃ/

Hilsa fish

рыба хильса
Meaning
a popular fish species found in South Asian rivers, especially prized in Bengali cuisine
Example
Hilsa fish is considered a delicacy in Bengali culture.
Рыба хильса считается деликатесом в бенгальской культуре.
C2 adjective /hərˈmɛtɪk/

hermetic

герметичный
Meaning
Completely sealed, especially so that no air can enter or escape.
Example
The medicine was kept in a hermetic container.
Лекарство хранилось в герметичном контейнере.
C1 adjective /ˈhɔː.ti/

Haughty

высокомерный; надменный
Meaning
arrogantly superior and disdainful; showing excessive pride
Example
She gave him a haughty look and walked away.
Она бросила на него высокомерный взгляд и ушла.
C1 noun /ˈheɪl.stɔːrm/

Hailstorm

гроза с градом
Meaning
a violent storm with hail falling from the sky
Example
The hailstorm damaged many cars in the parking lot.
Градовый шторм повредил множество автомобилей на парковке.
C1 adverb /ˈhɛdˌlɔŋ/

headlong

в слепую
Meaning
With the head leading; in a rush or without thinking.
Example
She rushed headlong into the new project.
Она в слепую бросилась в новый проект.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrtˌrɛndɪŋ/

heartrending

душераздирающий
Meaning
Causing great sadness or distress; very moving emotionally.
Example
The documentary showed heartrending scenes of war victims.
Документальный фильм показал душераздирающие сцены жертв войны.
C2 adjective/noun /haɪˈbɜːrniən/

hibernian

хибернийский
Meaning
Relating to Ireland or the Irish.
Example
He enjoyed reading about Hibernian culture and history.
Ему понравилось читать о хибернийской культуре и истории.
A1 noun, adjective /hæf/

half

половина
Meaning
one of two equal parts of something
Example
He ate half of the cake.
Он съел половину торта.
C1 adjective /ˈhæb.ɪ.tə.bəl/

Habitable

обитаемый
Meaning
suitable or good enough to live in
Example
The planet Mars may become habitable in the future.
Планета Марс может стать обитаемой в будущем.
C1 noun ˌhaɪ.droʊˈpɒn.ɪks

hydroponics

гидропоника
Meaning
Growing plants using nutrient-rich water instead of soil.
Example
Hydroponics allows crops to grow without soil.
Гидропоника позволяет культурам расти без почвы.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪdroʊɪˈlɛktrɪk/

hydroelectric

гидроэлектрический
Meaning
Relating to or denoting the generation of electricity using flowing water.
Example
The country invested heavily in hydroelectric power plants.
Страна активно инвестировала в гидроэлектрические станции.
B2 adjective /ˈhɜː.bəl/

herbal

травяной
Meaning
Made from or containing herbs, especially for medicinal purposes.
Example
Herbal remedies were widely used here.
Травяные средства широко использовались здесь.
A1 noun /hɔːrs/

Horse

лошадь
Meaning
a large domesticated mammal used for riding and pulling loads
Example
The horse galloped across the field with great speed.
Лошадь галопом промчалась по полю с большой скоростью.
C1 noun /huːf/

Hoof

копыто
Meaning
the hard part covering the foot of horses, cattle, sheep, and other animals
Example
The horse's hoof was injured after stepping on a sharp rock.
Копыто лошади было повреждено после того, как оно наступило на острый камень.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːrs.liːt͡ʃ/

Horse-leach

лошадинный пиявка
Meaning
a large species of leech that was traditionally used in veterinary medicine
Example
The veterinarian explained that horse-leach was once commonly used to treat horses.
Ветеринар объяснил, что лошадинные пиявки когда-то широко использовались для лечения лошадей.
A2 noun /hɑːrt/

Heart

сердце
Meaning
the organ in the chest that pumps blood through the body; the center of emotions and feelings
Example
The doctor listened to my heart with a stethoscope.
Доктор послушал моё сердце с помощью стетоскопа.
C2 noun /ˈhɔːzər/

hawser

толстый канат для швартовки корабля
Meaning
A thick rope or cable used in mooring or towing a ship.
Example
The sailors secured the ship to the dock with a heavy hawser.
Моряки закрепили корабль у причала с помощью тяжелого хоузера.
C1 phrase ˌhjuː.məˈnɪt.ər.i.kəˈtæs.trə.fi

humanitarian catastrophe

гуманитарная катастрофа
Meaning
A widespread disaster affecting human life, health, and well-being on a large scale.
Example
The war created a humanitarian catastrophe.
Война создала гуманитарную катастрофу.
A2 noun /hoʊl/

Hole

дыра; отверстие;
Meaning
a hollow place in a solid body or surface; an opening through something
Example
The dog dug a deep hole in the backyard to bury its favorite bone.
Собака вырыла глубокую дыру во дворе, чтобы похоронить свою любимую кость.
C2 adjective /ˌhaɪpərˈkrɪtɪkl/

hypercritical

гиперкритичный
Meaning
Excessively or unreasonably critical.
Example
The teacher was often hypercritical of small mistakes.
Учитель часто был гиперкритичен к небольшим ошибкам.
C2 noun /ˈhɛʃ.ən/

Hessian

ткань из джута
Meaning
a strong coarse fabric made from jute or hemp, used for sacks and wrapping
Example
The farmer stored grain in hessian sacks.
Фермер хранил зерно в мешках из джутовой ткани.
C2 noun /ˈhɛdʒɪrə/ or /hɪˈdʒaɪrə/

hegira

Исход, миграция
Meaning
a journey, especially when undertaken to escape from a dangerous or undesirable situation
Example
The refugees began their hegira across the desert.
Беженцы начали свой исход через пустыню.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪndsaɪt/

hindsight

задним числом
Meaning
Understanding of a situation only after it has happened.
Example
With the benefit of hindsight, we realized the decision was a mistake.
Имея в виду задним числом, мы поняли, что решение было ошибкой.
B2 adjective /hɪˈspænɪk/

hispanic

испанский / говорящий на испанском
Meaning
relating to Spain or Spanish-speaking countries, especially Latin America.
Example
She studies Hispanic culture and language.
Она изучает испанскую культуру и язык.
C1 adjective /ˈheɪ.nəs/

Heinous

жуткий
Meaning
extremely wicked or evil; abominable; morally reprehensible
Example
The heinous crime shocked the entire community.
Жуткое преступление шокировало все сообщество.
C1 noun /ˈhɔːr.nət/

Hornet

шершень
Meaning
a large wasp that can sting and is often aggressive
Example
The hornet built its nest under the roof.
Шершень построил свое гнездо под крышей.
C1 noun /ˈhaɪ.drəʊˌpaʊər ˌdʒen.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

hydropower generation

гидроэлектрическое производство
Meaning
The production of electrical power through the use of the gravitational force of falling or flowing water.
Example
Hydropower generation promotes green energy.
Гидроэлектрическое производство способствует зеленой энергии.
C2 adjective /heɪl/

hale

здоровый
Meaning
strong and healthy, especially of an elderly person
Example
Despite his age, the man remained hale and active.
Несмотря на его возраст, этот мужчина остался здоровым и активным.
B2 adjective /ˈhoʊmli/

Homely

простой и уютный; без претензий; простой на вид; уютный и знакомый
Meaning
simple and comfortable; unpretentious; plain in appearance; cozy and familiar
Example
She enjoyed the homely atmosphere of the small café.
Она наслаждалась уютной атмосферой маленького кафе.
C2 adjective /ˌhæfˈbeɪkt/

half-baked

недоделанный
Meaning
poorly thought out or badly planned
Example
The manager quickly rejected his half-baked proposal.
Менеджер быстро отклонил его недоделанное предложение.
A2 noun /ˈhæn.dəl/

Handle

ручка; захват; управлять
Meaning
the part by which a thing is held, carried, or controlled; to manage or deal with something
Example
The suitcase has a sturdy handle that makes it easy to carry through the airport.
У чемодана есть прочная ручка, которая облегчает его переноску через аэропорт.
B2 noun /ˈhedʒhɒɡ/

Hedge-hog

ёж
Meaning
a small mammal with a spiny coat that can roll into a ball for defense
Example
The hedgehog rolled into a ball when it felt threatened.
Ёж скатился в клубок, когда почувствовал угрозу.
C1 verb /hɜːrl/

hurl

Meaning
To throw something with great force.
Example
The boy hurled a stone into the river.
C1 adjective /ˈhæk.nid/

hackneyed

избитый
Meaning
Used too often and therefore lacking originality or freshness.
Example
The speech was filled with hackneyed phrases that failed to inspire the audience.
Речь была полна избитых фраз, которые не смогли вдохновить аудиторию.
C1 verb /hjuːˈmɪlieɪt/

humiliate

унижать
Meaning
to make someone feel ashamed or foolish by injuring their dignity
Example
He was humiliated by his public failure.
Его унизили за публичную неудачу.
C1 noun /ˈhɛrətɪk/

heretic

еретик
Meaning
a person who holds beliefs that go against established religious teachings or accepted beliefs.
Example
The church declared him a heretic for his radical ideas.
Церковь объявила его еретиком за его радикальные идеи.
C1 adjective /ˈhɑːrdi/

hardy

выносливый, крепкий
Meaning
Strong, robust, and capable of enduring difficult conditions.
Example
Hardy plants can survive the harsh winter.
Выносливые растения могут пережить суровую зиму.
C1 adjective /ˌhaɪ.drəˈpɒn.ɪk/

hydroponic

гидропонный
Meaning
Relating to the process of growing plants in sand, gravel, or liquid, with added nutrients but without soil.
Example
Hydroponic farming allows crops to grow without soil.
Гидропонное земледелие позволяет выращивать растения без почвы.
C2 verb /ˈhæri/

harry

терзать, преследовать
Meaning
to constantly attack, harass, or annoy
Example
The army harried the enemy with sudden raids.
Армия терзала врага внезапными набегами.
C2 adjective /ˈhoʊm.spʌn/

homespun

домашний
Meaning
Simple and unsophisticated; made at home rather than in a factory.
Example
She wore a homespun dress to the village festival.
Она носила домашнее платье на деревенском фестивале.
A2 noun /hɪl/

Hill

холм; пригорок
Meaning
a naturally raised area of land, not as high or craggy as a mountain
Example
The children enjoyed rolling down the grassy hill behind their house during summer vacation.
Дети наслаждались катанием с травяного холма за домом во время летних каникул.
C1 noun (plural) /ˈhɪntərlændz/

hinterlands

отдалённые районы
Meaning
Plural of hinterland; remote or less developed regions.
Example
Explorers traveled deep into the hinterlands of the country.
Исследователи путешествовали глубоко в отдалённые районы страны.
C1 noun /ˈhɛksəˌɡɒn/

hexagon

шестигранник
Meaning
A six-sided polygon.
Example
A honeycomb cell is shaped like a hexagon.
Ячейка в улье имеет форму шестиугольника.