B2 noun /ˈmɪsaɪl/ or /ˈmɪsəl/

missile

ракета

Meaning

a weapon that is self-propelled and directed toward a target

Example

The army launched a missile towards the enemy base.

Армия запустила ракету в сторону вражеской базы.

A2 noun /məˈʃiːn/

machine

машина

Meaning

A device with moving parts that uses energy to perform a particular task.

Example

This washing machine is very efficient.

Эта стиральная машина очень эффективна.

C1 noun /ˈmʌs.tərd siːdz/

Mustard seeds

горчичные семена

Meaning

small round seeds from the mustard plant, used as a spice and for making mustard condiment

Example

Mustard seeds are often tempered in hot oil to release their nutty flavor before adding to dishes.

Семена горчицы часто обжариваются в горячем масле, чтобы раскрыть их ореховый вкус перед добавлением в блюда.

B1 noun /ˈmænər/

manner

манера

Meaning

a way in which something is done or happens

Example

He spoke in a polite manner.

Он говорил вежливо.

C2 noun/verb /ˈmæn.ə.kəl/

manacle

кандалы

Meaning

A metal shackle for fastening someone's hands or ankles; also to restrain with such shackles.

Example

The prisoner was manacled before being taken to court.

Заключенный был закован в кандалы перед тем, как его отвезли в суд.

A1 title /ˈmɪstər/

mr

г-н

Meaning

a title used before a man's name

Example

Mr. Rahman is our new teacher.

Г-н Рахман — наш новый учитель.

B1 noun /ˈmeʒərmənt/

measurement

измерение

Meaning

the size, length, or amount of something, as determined by measuring

Example

The tailor took my waist measurement before stitching the suit.

Портной снял мою мерку для пояса перед тем, как сшить костюм.

C2 adjective /ˈmiːliˌmaʊðd/

mealymouthed

увиливать от ответа

Meaning

not willing to speak directly and honestly; evasive in speech

Example

The politician gave a mealymouthed response to the tough question.

Политик дал уклончивый ответ на сложный вопрос.

A1 noun /mɪlk/

Milk

молоко

Meaning

a white liquid produced by cows, goats, or other mammals, used as food

Example

Children need to drink milk for strong bones.

Дети должны пить молоко для крепких костей.

B1 noun /ˈmiːtər/

meter

метр

Meaning

A unit of length in the metric system equal to 100 centimeters; also, a device that measures quantity such as electricity or gas.

Example

The technician came to check the electricity meter.

Техник пришел проверять электрический счетчик.

C1 noun /ˈmænɪkɪn/

mannequin

манекен

Meaning

a life-sized model of a human figure used by shops to display clothes

Example

The mannequin in the shop window was dressed in a red gown.

Манекен в витрине был одет в красное платье.

B2 noun /ˈmes.ɪn.dʒər/

Messenger

посланник

Meaning

a person who carries messages or communications between parties

Example

The messenger delivered important battle plans to the commander.

Посланник доставил командующему важные боевые планы.

C1 noun /ˌmɛrɪˈtɒkrəsi/

meritocracy

меритократия

Meaning

A system in which advancement is based on individual ability or achievement.

Example

In a true meritocracy, the most capable people rise to leadership positions.

В настоящей меритократии самые способные люди поднимаются на руководящие посты.

C1 verb /məˈruːn/

maroon

бросить на остров

Meaning

to leave someone trapped and isolated, especially on an island

Example

The sailors were marooned on a deserted island.

Моряки были заброшены на пустынный остров.

B2 adjective /ˈmæskjəlɪn/

masculine

мужественный

Meaning

having qualities traditionally associated with men

Example

He has a deep, masculine voice.

У него глубокий, мужественный голос.

B2 noun /mɪθ/

myth

миф

Meaning

A traditional story explaining natural or social phenomena, often involving supernatural beings; a widely held but false belief.

Example

The myth of the phoenix tells of a bird reborn from its ashes.

Миф о фениксе рассказывает о птице, рожденной заново из своих пепелищ.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪlɪdʒ/

mileage

расход топлива

Meaning

The distance traveled in miles, or the fuel efficiency of a vehicle.

Example

This car gives excellent mileage on highways.

Этот автомобиль дает отличную топливную экономичность на шоссе.

B2 noun /mɒsk/

mosque

мечеть

Meaning

A Muslim place of worship.

Example

They gathered at the mosque for the Friday prayer.

Они собрались в мечети для пятничной молитвы.

C1 verb /ˈmɜːrmər/

murmur

бормотать

Meaning

To say something in a low, soft, or indistinct voice.

Example

She murmured a prayer before going to sleep.

Она бормотала молитву перед сном.

B1 verb /mɛlt/

melt

таять

Meaning

to change from solid to liquid due to heat; to disappear gradually

Example

The ice melted in the sun.

Лед растаял на солнце.

B1 noun /ˈmɪr.ɪ.kəl/

Miracle

чудо

Meaning

An extraordinary and welcome event that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws

Example

The patient's recovery was called a miracle by the doctors.

Восстановление пациента было названо чудом врачами.

A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.mənt/

Moment

момент

Meaning

a very brief period of time; an exact point in time

Example

Please wait a moment while I check your order.

Пожалуйста, подождите минуту, пока я проверяю ваш заказ.

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdɪfaɪ/

modify

модифицировать

Meaning

to change or alter something; to make partial changes

Example

We need to modify the plan to include more details.

Нам нужно изменить план, чтобы включить больше деталей.

B2 noun /ˈmænʃən/

mansion

счастье

Meaning

a large, impressive house

Example

The billionaire lives in a luxurious mansion overlooking the ocean.

Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила премию.

C2 noun /ˌmɛɡələˈmeɪniə/

megalomania

бредовые фантазии о власти, богатстве или всевластии

Meaning

A condition characterized by delusional fantasies of power, wealth, or omnipotence.

Example

The dictator’s megalomania led him to believe he was invincible.

Мегаломания диктатора заставила его поверить, что он непобедим.

C2 noun /ˈmeɪdənˌhʊd/

maidenhood

дева

Meaning

The state of being a maiden; girlhood or virginity.

Example

The poem celebrated the innocence of maidenhood.

Это стихотворение прославляло невинность девственности.

C1 noun /ˈmɜːrsəˌnɛri/

mercenary

наемник

Meaning

a professional soldier hired to serve in a foreign army; also used to describe someone motivated solely by money.

Example

The mercenary fought for whoever paid the highest wage.

Наемник сражался за того, кто платил наибольшую зарплату.

C1 noun, verb /ˈmæn.deɪt/

mandate

мандат

Meaning

an official order or command; to give someone authority to act in a certain way

Example

The government issued a mandate to reduce carbon emissions.

Правительство выдало мандат на сокращение выбросов углерода.

B2 noun /mɪnt/

Mint

мята; монетный двор

Meaning

An aromatic plant used for flavoring; also a place where money is manufactured

Example

She added fresh mint leaves to the tea for a refreshing taste.

Она добавила свежие листья мяты в чай, чтобы придать ему освежающий вкус.

B2 noun ˈmɪdl klæs

middle-class

средний класс

Meaning

The social group between the upper and working classes, typically consisting of well-educated people.

Example

The middle-class was largely affected by the decision.

Средний класс был в значительной степени затронут этим решением.

C2 noun /mjuːˈnɪfəsəns/

munificence

щедрость

Meaning

great generosity or lavish giving

Example

The hospital was built thanks to the munificence of a wealthy donor.

Больница была построена благодаря щедрости состоятельного донора.

C2 verb /ˈmɒrəlaɪz/

moralize

морализировать

Meaning

To comment on issues of right and wrong, often with an air of superiority.

Example

He tends to moralize about other people's choices.

Он склонен морализировать по поводу выбора других людей.

C1 verb /mɔːrf/

morph

превращаться

Meaning

to change smoothly from one form, shape, or character into another

Example

The caterpillar will morph into a butterfly.

Гусеница превратится в бабочку.

C1 noun /ˈmɛm.breɪn/

membrane

мембрана

Meaning

A thin layer of tissue or material that covers, separates, or connects structures.

Example

The cell membrane controls the movement of substances in and out of the cell.

Клеточная мембрана контролирует движение веществ внутрь и наружу клетки.

C2 adjective /ˌmɔːrɡəˈnætɪk/

morganatic

морганатический брак

Meaning

relating to a marriage in which one partner, usually of lower social rank, does not share the titles or privileges of the other

Example

The prince entered into a morganatic marriage with a commoner.

Принц вступил в морганатический брак с обычной женщиной.

C2 adjective /ˈmɒtli/

motley

пёстрый

Meaning

Made up of different, often incongruous or diverse elements.

Example

The festival attracted a motley crowd of artists, musicians, and tourists.

Фестиваль привлёк пёструю толпу художников, музыкантов и туристов.

A2 interjection /mˈhm/

mm-hmm

Да

Meaning

A sound used to express agreement or acknowledgment in conversation.

Example

‘Do you understand?’ ‘Mm-hmm.’

‘Ты понимаешь?’ ‘Да.’

A1 verb, noun /mɪs/

miss

скучать / пропустить

Meaning

to fail to hit, reach, or meet; to feel the absence of someone or something

Example

I really miss my family when I travel abroad.

Я действительно скучаю по своей семье, когда путешествую за границу.

C1 verb, noun /ˈmʌstər/

muster

собирать / собирать мужество

Meaning

to gather people, especially soldiers; to summon courage or strength

Example

He mustered enough courage to face the challenge.

Он собрал достаточно мужества, чтобы встретиться с вызовом.

C1 noun/adjective /ˈmæm.əθ/

mammoth

Meaning

An extinct large elephant-like animal with long curved tusks; also means something huge.

Example

The company faced a mammoth challenge during expansion.

B2 adjective /ˈmɛʒərd/

measured

измеренный

Meaning

carefully considered and deliberate

Example

She spoke in a calm, measured tone.

Она говорила спокойным и измеренным тоном.

C1 adjective /ˈmæliəbl̩/

malleable

легко формируемый

Meaning

Easily shaped or influenced; capable of being bent or adapted.

Example

Gold is a highly malleable metal used in jewelry.

Золото — это очень пластичный металл, используемый в ювелирных изделиях.

C2 adjective /ˈmjuːtɪnəs/

mutinous

мятежный

Meaning

refusing to obey authority; rebellious

Example

The soldiers grew mutinous after months without pay.

Солдаты стали мятежными после месяцев без оплаты.

C2 noun /ˈmɒdɪkəm/

modicum

небольшое количество

Meaning

a small or moderate amount of something, especially something valuable or desirable

Example

She showed a modicum of patience during the long meeting.

Она показала небольшое количество терпения во время долгого собрания.

C2 noun (plural) /ˌmæk.ɪˈneɪ.ʃənz/

machinations

интриги

Meaning

complicated and secret plans, often intended to cause harm

Example

The politician was brought down by his own machinations.

Политика был свергнут собственными интригами.

C1 noun /ˌmaʊntəˈnɪə/

mountaineer

альпинист

Meaning

A person who climbs mountains as a sport or profession.

Example

The mountaineer reached the summit after a long climb.

Альпинист достиг вершины после долгого подъема.

C2 adjective /ˈmɔːrɪbʌnd/

Moribund

умирающий; в упадке или смерти

Meaning

near death; dying; in a state of decline or decay

Example

The moribund patient was in critical condition.

Морибунд пациент был в критическом состоянии.

C1 noun /məˈmɛn.toʊ/

memento

сувенир

Meaning

An object kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event.

Example

She kept the ticket as a memento of their first concert together.

Она оставила билет как память о их первом концерте вместе.

B2 noun ˈmʌltiˌtɑːskɪŋ

multitasking

многозадачность

Meaning

The performance of more than one task at the same time

Example

Multitasking reduces efficiency.

Мультитаскинг снижает эффективность.

B2 noun /ˌmɪs.bɪˈheɪ.vjər/

Misbehaviour

Плохое или неприемлемое поведение, особенно у детей или в формальных ситуациях

Meaning

Bad or unacceptable behavior, especially by children or in formal situations

Example

The student was punished for his misbehaviour in class.

Студента наказали за его плохое поведение в классе.

C2 noun /ˈmæl.kənˌtɛnt/

malcontent

недовольный человек

Meaning

A person who is dissatisfied or rebellious; one who is not content.

Example

The malcontent voiced his grievances against the government.

Недовольный человек высказал свои жалобы против правительства.

B2 noun /ˈmɑːrkɪtˌpleɪs/

marketplace

рынок

Meaning

a place where goods and services are bought and sold; an open area for trade

Example

The town's marketplace is crowded every Friday morning.

Рынок города переполнен каждое утро в пятницу.

B2 noun /ˈmɛr.ɪt/

Merit

заслуга; достоинство; качество быть достойным похвалы

Meaning

The quality of being particularly good or worthy, especially deserving praise, reward, or attention

Example

She was promoted based on her merit and hard work.

Она была повышена на основе своих заслуг и усердной работы.

C2 noun /muˈleθi/

Mulethi

корень лакрицы

Meaning

licorice root, a sweet-tasting herb used in traditional medicine and cooking

Example

She prepared a herbal tea with mulethi to soothe her sore throat.

Она приготовила травяной чай с мулети для облегчения боли в горле.

C2 adjective /ˌmæl.əˈfɪʃ.ənt/

maleficient

злой

Meaning

Doing harm or evil; having a harmful effect.

Example

The maleficient acts of the tyrant ruined the kingdom.

Злые поступки тирана разрушили королевство.

B1 noun /ˈmɪk.sər/

Mixer

миксер

Meaning

an electric kitchen appliance used for mixing, beating, and whipping ingredients

Example

The chef used a mixer to prepare the cake batter.

Шеф использовал миксер для приготовления теста для торта.

C1 noun ˈmaɪ.krəʊˌnjuː.tri.ənts

micronutrients

микронутриенты

Meaning

Essential nutrients required by organisms in small quantities throughout life to orchestrate a range of physiological functions.

Example

Micronutrients are essential for cellular function.

Микронутриенты необходимы для клеточной функции.

C1 noun /ˈmɪs.hæp/

Mishap

несчастье; случайность; происшествие

Meaning

An unlucky accident or unfortunate event, typically minor

Example

The cooking mishap resulted in a burnt dinner.

Кулинарная ошибка привела к сгоревшему ужину.

C1 adjective ˌmiː.ti.ər.əˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl

meteorological

метеорологический

Meaning

Relating to weather conditions and atmospheric phenomena.

Example

Meteorological conditions affect farming cycles.

Метеорологические условия влияют на циклы сельского хозяйства.

C2 noun /maɪˈkrɑː.skə.pi/

microscopy

микроскопия

Meaning

The use of a microscope to observe small objects or organisms.

Example

Microscopy revealed the structure of the cells.

Микроскопия выявила структуру клеток.

C2 noun /ˈmɛtəl/

mettle

мужество

Meaning

A person's ability to cope well with difficulties or to face demanding situations with courage.

Example

The young athlete showed his mettle in the final match.

Молодой атлет проявил своё мужество в финальном матче.

C2 noun /maɪˈnjuːʃə/

minutia

мелочи

Meaning

a small or trivial detail of something

Example

He was bored by the minutia of office paperwork.

Ему было скучно от мелочей офисной работы.

C1 adjective, noun /ˈmɑːrʃən/

martian

марсианин

Meaning

Related to the planet Mars; or an imaginary being from Mars.

Example

The movie showed a Martian visiting Earth.

Фильм показал марсианина, посетившего Землю.

B1 noun /məˈtɪəriəl/

Material

материал; ткань; субстанция

Meaning

The matter from which a thing is or can be made; fabric or cloth

Example

The building was constructed using the finest materials available.

Здание было построено с использованием лучших доступных материалов.

C1 adjective /ˈmeɪkˌʃɪft/

makeshift

временный

Meaning

used as a temporary substitute; improvised

Example

They used boxes as a makeshift table.

Они использовали коробки как временный стол.

A1 verb /muːv/

move

перемещать

Meaning

to change position; to go from one place to another; to relocate

Example

They decided to move to a bigger house.

Они решили переехать в больший дом.

B2 noun /ˈmɒdjuːl/

module

модуль

Meaning

a self-contained unit of a course or system, typically part of a larger whole

Example

The module on machine learning was difficult but informative.

Модуль по машинному обучению был сложным, но информативным.

B2 noun ˈme.trɪks

metrics

метрики

Meaning

A system or standard of measurement; a set of numbers that give information about a particular process or activity.

Example

Metrics are crucial for evaluating performance.

Метрики имеют решающее значение для оценки производительности.

C1 noun /ˈmɔː.tər ænd ˈpes.əl/

Mortar and Pestle

мортир и пестик

Meaning

a bowl and grinding tool used to crush and grind spices, herbs, and other substances

Example

She ground the spices using a mortar and pestle.

Она молола специи с помощью мортиры и пестика.

A2 noun /ˈmænɪdʒər/

manager

менеджер

Meaning

a person responsible for controlling or administering an organization or group of staff

Example

The manager approved the new project plan.

Менеджер утвердил новый план проекта.

B2 noun ˈmɛn.təl ˈfoʊ.kəs

mental focus

умственная концентрация

Meaning

The ability to concentrate deeply on a specific task or thought; mental concentration and attention.

Example

Meditation improves mental focus and cognitive performance.

Медитация улучшает умственную концентрацию и когнитивные способности.

C1 noun /mɪˈtrɒp.ə.lɪs/

Metropolis

метрополия

Meaning

A very large city, especially the main city of a country or region

Example

New York is a bustling metropolis with millions of residents.

Нью-Йорк — это оживленная метрополия с миллионами жителей.

C1 noun /ˈmiːknəs/

Meekness

смирение

Meaning

The quality of being quiet, gentle, and submissive

Example

His meekness was often mistaken for weakness by his colleagues.

Его смирение часто воспринимали как слабость его коллегами.

C2 verb /ˈmæsəˌreɪt/

macerate

размягчать

Meaning

to soften or break up something, especially food, by soaking in liquid

Example

The chef macerated the fruit in wine before serving.

Шеф макерировал фрукты в вине перед подачей.

C1 adverb /ˈmerɪli/

Merrily

весело

Meaning

in a cheerful and joyful manner

Example

The children played merrily in the garden.

Дети играли весело в саду.

C2 noun /məˈlæsɪz/

Molasses

меласса

Meaning

thick, dark, sweet syrup made from sugar cane

Example

The recipe calls for molasses to give the bread a rich flavor.

Рецепт требует мелассы, чтобы придать хлебу насыщенный вкус.

A2 noun /ˈmoʊ.tər ˌsaɪ.kəl/

Motor Cycle

мотоцикл

Meaning

a two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine

Example

He rides his motorcycle to work every day.

Он ездит на своем мотоцикле на работу каждый день.

C1 noun /ˈmʌltɪplaɪər/

multiplier

мультипликатор

Meaning

a number or factor by which another number is multiplied; something that increases the effect or value of something else

Example

In economics, government spending can act as a multiplier for economic growth.

В экономике государственные расходы могут служить мультипликатором роста.

C2 noun /ˈmælɪt fɪʃ/

Mallet fish

панцирная рыба

Meaning

A marine fish with a hard shell-like covering, found in coastal waters

Example

The mallet fish is known for its unique protective shell covering.

Панцирная рыба известна своей уникальной защитной оболочкой.

C1 noun /mɒnˈtɑːʒ/

montage

монтаж

Meaning

A sequence of film editing or a composite image made by combining several separate pictures.

Example

The film opened with a montage of city life.

Фильм начался с монтажа городской жизни.

C2 noun ˌmæɡnəˈnɪmɪti

magnanimity

великодушие

Meaning

Generosity in forgiving an insult or injury; forbearance.

Example

His magnanimity towards his competitors was admirable.

Его великодушие по отношению к своим конкурентам было восхитительным.

A1 adjective, adverb, pronoun /mɔːr/

more

больше

Meaning

A greater or additional amount or degree.

Example

She wanted more time to finish the project.

Она хотела больше времени, чтобы завершить проект.

A1 noun ˈmuːviz

movies

фильмы

Meaning

A story or event recorded by a camera as a set of moving images and shown in a theater or on television.

Example

Watching movies helps in language learning.

Просмотр фильмов помогает в изучении языков.

B2 adjective məˈriːn

marine

морской

Meaning

Of, relating to, or characteristic of the sea; living or growing in the sea.

Example

Marine ecosystems are highly sensitive to human activity.

Морские экосистемы очень чувствительны к человеческой активности.

C2 noun /ˌmɪsˈruːl/

misrule

неправильное правление

Meaning

bad or poor governance

Example

The kingdom suffered for decades under misrule.

Царство страдало десятилетиями под неправильным правлением.

C1 noun ˌmɛməraɪˈzeɪʃən

memorization

запоминание

Meaning

The process of learning or committing something to memory

Example

Memorization of important information is crucial for exams.

Запоминание важной информации критически важно для экзаменов.

B2 verb /ˈmɑːdərət/

moderate

модерировать

Meaning

to make less extreme or intense; to control or preside over

Example

She moderated the heated debate between the candidates.

Она модериировала оживленную дискуссию между кандидатами.

B2 noun /mɑːrz/

Mars

Марс

Meaning

The fourth planet from the Sun; the Roman god of war

Example

Scientists are planning a manned mission to Mars in the next decade.

Учёные планируют пилотируемую миссию на Марс в следующем десятилетии.

C1 noun /ˈmaɪzər/

miser

скряга

Meaning

A person who hoards wealth and spends as little money as possible.

Example

The old miser refused to donate even a penny to charity.

Старый скряга отказался пожертвовать даже копейку на благотворительность.

C1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪt ˌpen.ɪˈtreɪ.ʃən/

Market Penetration

рынковая проникаемость

Meaning

A measure of the amount of sales or adoption of a product or service compared to the total theoretical market for that product or service.

Example

High market penetration ensures competitive dominance.

Высокая рыночная проникаемость обеспечивает конкурентное превосходство.

C1 noun ˈmiːdiə ˈdɒmɪnəns

media dominance

медийное доминирование

Meaning

The control and powerful influence that media has over communication and information distribution in society.

Example

The internet has enhanced media dominance globally.

Интернет усилил медийное доминирование на глобальном уровне.

C2 noun /ˌmɪn.ɪˈstreɪ.ʃən/

ministration

служба

Meaning

The act of providing care, assistance, or religious service.

Example

She recovered thanks to the kind ministrations of the nurses.

Она выздоровела благодаря добрым министрациям медсестер.

B2 adjective /ˈmjuːtʃuəl/

Mutual

взаимный

Meaning

shared by two or more parties; reciprocal

Example

They have a mutual respect for each other.

У них взаимное уважение друг к другу.

B1 noun /ˈmɑː.kɪ.tɪŋ/

Marketing

маркетинг, реклама, продвижение

Meaning

The activity, set of institutions, and processes for creating, communicating, delivering, and exchanging offerings that have value for customers, clients, partners, and society at large.

Example

Digital marketing has transformed business strategies.

Цифровой маркетинг изменил бизнес-стратегии.

C2 noun /ˈmɒnəˌsɪləbəl/

monosyllable

слово из одного слога

Meaning

A word consisting of only one syllable.

Example

Words like 'yes' and 'no' are monosyllables.

Слова как 'да' и 'нет' - моносиллаблы.

B1 verb, noun, adjective /ˈmeltɪŋ/

melting

плавление

Meaning

the process of changing from solid to liquid due to heat; becoming softer or less rigid; emotionally moving or tender

Example

The ice is melting quickly under the hot sun.

Лёд быстро тает под жарким солнцем.

C1 noun nɪˈmɒnɪks

mnemonics

мнемонические приемы, техника запоминания

Meaning

A technique to aid memory; a device such as a pattern of letters, ideas, or associations

Example

Mnemonics help in remembering complex concepts easily.

Мнемоники помогают запоминать сложные концепции легко.

C1 adjective /miːk/

Meek

кроткий и покорный; смиренный; терпеливый

Meaning

gentle and submissive; humble; patient

Example

Despite his power, he remained meek and humble.

Несмотря на его силу, он оставался покорным и смиренным.

B1 noun /mæsk/

Mask

маска

Meaning

covering for the face or head; disguise or protection

Example

She wore a mask to protect herself from dust.

Она носила маску, чтобы защититься от пыли.

B2 noun /ˈmɔːr.nɪŋ/

Mourning

траур

Meaning

the expression of deep sorrow for someone who has died

Example

The family is in mourning for their grandmother.

Семья в трауре по своей бабушке.

B1 noun /ˈmɛθ.əd/

Method

метод

Meaning

A particular way of doing something, especially a systematic or established procedure

Example

She developed a new method for solving mathematical problems.

Она разработала новый метод решения математических задач.

B2 noun /ˈmæm.əl/

mammal

млекопитающее

Meaning

A warm-blooded animal with hair or fur, and females produce milk for their young.

Example

The whale is the largest mammal on Earth.

Кит - крупнейшее млекопитающее на Земле.

B2 noun /ˈmɪs.tʃɪf/

Mischief

озорство

Meaning

Playful behavior that causes minor trouble or annoyance but is not meant to cause serious harm

Example

The children were full of mischief during the summer holidays.

Дети были полны озорства во время летних каникул.

B2 verb /ˌmænjʊˈfæktʃər/

manufacture

производить

Meaning

to produce goods in large quantities using machinery; to make or create something

Example

The company manufactures electronic devices for global markets.

Компания производит электронные устройства для мировых рынков.

C1 adjective /ˈmænɪfoʊld/

Manifold

многочисленный

Meaning

many and of several different types; multiple; various

Example

The project has manifold benefits for the community.

У проекта множество преимуществ для сообщества.

C1 noun /ˈmɑːrtər/

Martyr

мученик

Meaning

A person who is killed because of their religious or political beliefs

Example

He became a martyr for the cause of freedom and democracy.

Он стал мучеником за дело свободы и демократии.

B1 noun /ˈmæɡnət/

magnet

магнит

Meaning

An object that produces a magnetic field and attracts metals like iron.

Example

The magnet held the paper to the fridge door.

Магнит притянул бумагу к двери холодильника.

B1 noun /mʌd/

mud

грязь

Meaning

soft, wet earth or soil

Example

The children were playing in the mud after the rain.

Дети играли в грязи после дождя.

C1 adjective /ˈmɑːr.dʒɪ.nəl/

Marginal

маргинальный; минимальный; незначительный

Meaning

relating to or situated at the edge; minimal; slight

Example

The marginal improvement in sales was barely noticeable.

Маржинальное улучшение продаж едва было заметно.

C1 verb /ˈmjuːteɪt/

mutate

мутировать

Meaning

To change or cause to change in form, nature, or character.

Example

The virus can mutate into a more dangerous strain.

Вирус может мутировать в более опасный штамм.

C2 verb /məˈlɪŋɡər/

malinger

симулировать болезнь

Meaning

to exaggerate or fake illness in order to escape duty or work

Example

He tried to malinger to avoid going to school.

Он попытался симулировать болезнь, чтобы избежать посещения школы.

B1 noun /ˈmæn.ɪdʒ.mənt/

management

управление

Meaning

The process of dealing with or controlling things or people.

Example

Proper management minimizes environmental damage.

Правильное управление минимизирует ущерб окружающей среде.

C2 noun /ˈmædrɪɡəl/

madrigal

мадригал

Meaning

A short, lyrical poem set to music, typically from the Renaissance period.

Example

The choir performed a beautiful madrigal from the 16th century.

Хор исполнил красивый мадригал XVI века.

C2 verb /ˌmæn.juˈmɪt/

manumit

освободить от рабства

Meaning

to release from slavery or servitude; to set free

Example

The landowner decided to manumit his slaves.

Землевладелец решил освободить своих рабов.

C2 adjective /məˈlɪfluəs/

mellifluous

мелодичный

Meaning

Sweet or musical; pleasant to hear.

Example

The singer’s mellifluous voice enchanted the audience.

Мелодичный голос певца очаровал аудиторию.

C1 verb /ˌmɪsˈpleɪs/

misplace

положить не на место

Meaning

To put something in the wrong location and temporarily lose it.

Example

I often misplace my keys when I am in a hurry.

Я часто теряю свои ключи, когда спешу.

C2 noun /məˈnæʒəri/

menagerie

коллекция диких животных

Meaning

a collection of wild animals kept for exhibition; a diverse or strange group of people or things

Example

The circus had a menagerie of exotic animals.

В цирке была коллекция экзотических животных.

B1 adjective /ˈmɑːrvələs/

Marvellous

удивительный; великолепный; потрясающий

Meaning

extremely good; wonderful; causing great wonder

Example

The view from the mountain was marvellous.

Вид с горы был замечательным.

B2 noun /məˈlɛəriə/

malaria

малярия

Meaning

a serious infectious disease spread by mosquitoes, causing fever, chills, and sweating

Example

Malaria is a common disease in tropical regions.

Малярия - это распространённое заболевание в тропических районах.

C1 adjective /ˈmɜː(r)dərəs/

Murderous

убийственный; с намерением убить; крайне жестокий; кровожадный

Meaning

having the intent to kill; extremely violent; bloodthirsty

Example

The murderous look in his eyes frightened everyone.

Убийственный взгляд в его глазах напугал всех.

A2 noun /ˈmæɡəziːn/

magazine

журнал

Meaning

A periodical publication containing articles, photographs, and advertisements.

Example

She bought a fashion magazine at the store.

Она купила модный журнал в магазине.