C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈpeɪɡənɪzəm/

neopaganism

неопаганизм

Meaning

Modern religious movements influenced by or claiming to be derived from the various historical pagan beliefs of pre-modern Europe.

Example

Neopaganism has gained popularity as people seek spiritual alternatives to mainstream religions.

Неопаганизм приобрел популярность, так как люди ищут духовные альтернативы основным религиям.

C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

A2 noun /ˈnek.ləs/

Necklace

ожерелье

Meaning

a piece of jewelry that is worn around the neck

Example

She wore a beautiful diamond necklace to the party.

Она носила красивое бриллиантовое ожерелье на вечеринке.

C1 noun ˈnærətɪv staɪl

narrative style

повествовательный стиль

Meaning

The way in which a story is told, including the point of view and the voice of the narrator.

Example

Dickens' narrative style is engaging and emotional.

Повествовательный стиль Диккенса захватывающий и эмоциональный.

B2 noun /njuːˈtrɪʃ.ən/

nutrition

питание

Meaning

The process of providing or obtaining the food necessary for health and growth.

Example

Good nutrition is vital for a healthy life.

Хорошее питание важно для здоровой жизни.

B1 adjective /ˈneɪtɪv/

native

местный

Meaning

Belonging to a person by birth; originating in a particular place.

Example

He is a native speaker of Bengali.

Он носитель бенгальского языка.

A2 noun /niːs/

niece

племянница

Meaning

the daughter of one's brother or sister

Example

My niece is studying at the university this year.

Моя племянница учится в университете в этом году.

A2 verb /nɜːrs/

nurse

ухаживать

Meaning

to care for someone who is sick or injured; to feed a baby

Example

She nursed her sick mother back to health.

Она ухаживала за своей больной матерью, пока она не поправилась.

C1 adjective /nɪˈɡlɛktfʊl/

neglectful

небрежный

Meaning

Failing to give proper care or attention.

Example

The neglectful parent left the child alone for hours.

Небрежный родитель оставил ребенка одного на несколько часов.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtɪsəbl/

noticeable

заметный

Meaning

Easily seen, observed, or recognized.

Example

There was a noticeable improvement in her performance.

В ее выступлении было заметное улучшение.

C2 verb /ˈnɔːzieɪt/

nauseate

вызывать тошноту

Meaning

To make someone feel sick, with an inclination to vomit.

Example

The spoiled food nauseated him quickly.

Порченая еда быстро вызвала у него тошноту.

C2 noun /ˌnɒn ˈsɛkwɪtər/

non sequitur

нелепое замечание

Meaning

a statement or conclusion that does not logically follow from the previous statement

Example

His comment about the weather was a complete non sequitur during the budget discussion.

Его комментарий о погоде был полным нелепым замечанием во время обсуждения бюджета.

C1 noun /ˈnʌt.meg/

Nut meg

мускатный орех

Meaning

a spice made from the seed of the fruit of an evergreen tree, used in cooking and baking

Example

The recipe called for a teaspoon of ground nutmeg to flavor the custard.

Рецепт требовал чайную ложку молотого мускатного ореха для придания вкуса крему.

C1 verb /nʌdʒ/

nudge

прикоснуться локтем

Meaning

To push someone gently, usually with your elbow, in order to attract attention.

Example

She nudged him to be quiet during the meeting.

Она толкнула его локтем, чтобы он замолчал во время собрания.

B2 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

нейтральный

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

Нейтроны электрически нейтральны.

B2 adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

nonprofit

некоммерческая организация

Meaning

an organization that does not aim to make a profit, often serving a social or charitable purpose.

Example

She works for a nonprofit organization that helps children.

Она работает в некоммерческой организации, которая помогает детям.

C1 noun /nɑːtʃ/

notch

выемка

Meaning

A small cut or groove on the edge or surface of something; a level or degree of achievement.

Example

He carved a notch on the stick to mark the days.

Он вырезал выемку на палке, чтобы отмечать дни.

B2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.əs/

Numerous

многочисленный; много; обильный

Meaning

existing in large numbers; many; abundant

Example

There are numerous benefits to exercising regularly.

Существует множество преимуществ регулярных упражнений.

B2 adjective /ˈnoʊtəbl/

notable

значительный

Meaning

worthy of attention or notice; remarkable

Example

She made a notable contribution to the project.

Она сделала значительный вклад в проект.

B2 noun /ˈnæp.kɪn/

Nap Kin

салфетка

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used for wiping the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed the napkin on her lap before starting dinner.

Она положила салфетку на колени перед тем, как начать ужинать.

B2 adjective /naɪˈiːv/

naive

наивный

Meaning

Having a lack of experience or sophistication; overly innocent or trusting.

Example

She was naive to believe the scammer’s story.

Она была наивна, поверив в историю мошенника.

A2 adverb /ˈnɪərli/

Nearly

почти; почти;

Meaning

almost; not quite; very close to

Example

I nearly missed the bus this morning.

Я чуть не опоздал на автобус сегодня утром.

A2 noun /nɔɪz/

Noise

шум

Meaning

a sound, especially one that is loud or unpleasant

Example

The noise from the construction site was very disturbing.

Шум с строительной площадки был очень раздражающим.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuːbaɪl/

nubile

девушка

Meaning

of a young woman, sexually mature and suitable for marriage

Example

The village was celebrating the festival with its nubile maidens dancing.

Деревня праздновала фестиваль с ее девицами, танцующими.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.trɪ.tɪv/

nutritive

питательный

Meaning

Relating to nutrition; having nourishing qualities.

Example

The nutritive value of the fruit is very high.

Питательная ценность фрукта очень высока.

C1 adverb /ˈnæroʊli/

Narrowly

едва; с трудом

Meaning

by a small margin; barely; in a limited way

Example

She narrowly escaped the accident.

Она едва избежала аварии.

C1 noun /nɪərˈvɑːnə/

nirvana

Meaning

A state of perfect happiness, peace, and freedom from suffering; in Buddhism, the ultimate goal of liberation.

Example

Meditation helps some people seek nirvana in their lives.

C1 noun /ˈnɔː.zi.ə/

Nausea

тошнота

Meaning

a feeling of sickness with an inclination to vomit

Example

The motion of the boat caused severe nausea.

Движение лодки вызвало сильную тошноту.

C1 noun /ˈnɜr.tʃər/

Nurture

воспитание

Meaning

the process of caring for and encouraging growth or development

Example

Good parenting involves both nature and nurture.

Хорошее воспитание включает в себя и природу, и воспитание.

A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

рядом

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

Ближайшая автозаправка рядом.

A2 adjective /niːt/

Neat

чистый и аккуратный; хорошо организованный; тщательно сделанный

Meaning

clean and tidy; well-organized; carefully done

Example

Her room is always neat and organized.

Её комната всегда чистая и организованная.

A1 verb /niːd/

need

нуждаться

Meaning

to require something; to be in want of

Example

I need help with my homework.

Мне нужна помощь с домашней работой.

C1 verb /ˈnʌlɪfaɪ/

nullify

аннулировать

Meaning

to make something legally invalid or ineffective

Example

The court decided to nullify the contract.

Суд решил аннулировать контракт.

A2 noun /ˈnæpkɪn/

napkin

салфетка

Meaning

a piece of cloth or paper used to wipe the mouth and hands while eating

Example

She placed a napkin on her lap before eating.

Она положила салфетку себе на колени перед едой.

C1 adjective /ˌnjʊə.rəˈlɒdʒ.ɪ.kəl/

neurological

неврологический

Meaning

Relating to the anatomy, functions, and organic disorders of nerves and the nervous system.

Example

Meditation has positive neurological effects on mental health.

Медитация имеет положительное нейрологическое воздействие на психическое здоровье.

B2 noun; adjective /ˌnɒnˈprɒfɪt/

non-profit

некоммерческий

Meaning

an organization that does not operate for profit and reinvests surplus to achieve social goals; not intended to make financial profit

Example

She works for a non-profit that provides free education to underprivileged children.

Она работает в некоммерческой организации, которая предоставляет бесплатное образование.

A2 adverb /ˈnaɪsli/

nicely

хорошо

Meaning

in a pleasant, kind, or satisfactory manner; carefully and appropriately

Example

She explained the problem nicely so everyone could understand.

Она хорошо объяснила проблему, чтобы все поняли.

C2 noun /nɪb/

nib

кончик пера

Meaning

the pointed end of a pen used for writing or drawing

Example

He dipped the nib into the ink before writing.

Он погрузил кончик пера в чернила перед тем, как писать.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪvəl/

naval

морской

Meaning

relating to a country's navy or military ships

Example

The country invested heavily in naval defense.

Страна сделала большие инвестиции в морскую оборону.

C2 adjective /ˈneɪtl/

natal

относящийся к рождению

Meaning

Relating to birth or the place of birth.

Example

She returned to her natal village after many years.

Она вернулась в свою родную деревню после многих лет.

B2 noun /ˌnɔːrθˈiːst/

northeast

северо-восток

Meaning

the direction between north and east; a region or area located in that direction.

Example

The storm is moving toward the northeast.

Шторм движется на северо-восток.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

naivety

наивность

Meaning

The quality of being innocent, simple, and lacking experience or sophistication.

Example

Her naivety made her trust people too easily.

Её наивность заставила её слишком легко доверять людям.

B2 noun /næˈreɪʃən/

narration

повествование

Meaning

The act of telling a story or describing events in detail.

Example

The movie’s narration was done by a famous actor.

Наррация фильма была выполнена знаменитым актером.

C2 noun /niːˈɒkrəsi/

neocracy

Правительство, возглавляемое неопытными или новыми чиновниками

Meaning

A government or leadership run by inexperienced or new officials.

Example

The sudden revolution led to a neocracy with inexperienced leaders.

Внезапная революция привела к неократии с неопытными лидерами.

C2 noun /niːˈɒlədʒɪzəm/

neologism

неологизм

Meaning

A newly coined word or expression.

Example

The internet has given rise to many neologisms like 'selfie' and 'hashtag'.

Интернет дал начало многим неологизмам, таким как 'селфи' и 'хэштег'.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔɪz.ləs/

Noiseless

бесшумный; совершенно тихий

Meaning

making no sound; completely silent

Example

She moved through the house in noiseless steps so as not to wake the baby.

Она двигалась по дому бесшумно, чтобы не разбудить малыша.

C1 verb /ˈnʌrɪʃ/

nourish

питать

Meaning

To provide with food or other substances necessary for growth, health, and good condition

Example

Good books nourish the mind.

Хорошие книги питают ум.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.bər.ɪŋ/

Neighbouring

соседний; прилегающий; смежный

Meaning

situated next to or very near; adjacent; bordering

Example

We often visit our neighbouring countries for trade.

Мы часто посещаем наши соседние страны для торговли.

B2 noun ˈnɒv.əl.ti

novelty

новизна

Meaning

The quality of being new, original, or unusual; a new or unfamiliar thing or experience.

Example

The novelty of the invention attracted investors.

Новизна изобретения привлекла инвесторов.

A2 noun /ˈneɪbər/

neighbor

сосед

Meaning

a person living next door or nearby

Example

My neighbor lent me some sugar when I ran out.

Мой сосед одолжил мне немного сахара, когда я его не достал.

A2 noun /ˈnɛtˌwɜrk/

network

сеть

Meaning

A system of interconnected people, things, or computers.

Example

She built a strong professional network.

Она построила сильную профессиональную сеть.

C1 adjective /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒənt/

Negligent

небрежный

Meaning

failing to take proper care; careless; showing lack of attention

Example

The negligent driver caused a serious accident.

Небрежный водитель стал причиной серьезной аварии.

C1 noun /ˈnɑːrsɪsɪst/

narcissist

нарциссист

Meaning

A person who has an excessive interest in or admiration of themselves.

Example

Everyone avoided him because he was a narcissist.

Все избегали его, потому что он был нарциссистом.

C2 noun, adjective /nɒn ˈkɒmbətənt/

non-combatant

некомбатант

Meaning

a person not engaged in fighting during a war, such as civilians or medical staff

Example

The Red Cross workers were treated as non-combatants in the conflict.

Работники Красного Креста были признаны некомбатантами в конфликте.

C1 noun ˌnæʃ.ən.ə.laɪˈzeɪ.ʃən

nationalization

национализация

Meaning

The process of a government taking control of private property or industry.

Example

The nationalization of banks was aimed at stabilizing the economy.

Национализация банков была направлена на стабилизацию экономики.

C2 noun /neɪv/

nave

главный неф церкви

Meaning

the central part of a church building intended to accommodate the congregation

Example

The choir sang beautifully in the church nave.

Хор прекрасно пел в нефе церкви.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.mər.ə.bəl/

Numerable

считаемый; числяемый

Meaning

capable of being counted; countable

Example

The stars in the sky are not numerable.

Звезды на небе не поддаются подсчету.

C2 noun /ˈnɛkrəˌmænsi/

necromancy

некромантия

Meaning

the practice of communicating with the dead, often to predict the future

Example

Ancient texts described rituals of necromancy performed by priests.

Древние тексты описывают ритуалы некромантии, проводимые священниками.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊmæd/

nomad

кочевник

Meaning

A person who has no permanent home and moves from place to place.

Example

The desert was once home to nomads who lived by herding animals.

Пустыня когда-то была домом для кочевников, которые жили, занимаясь скотоводством.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.kʌm.ər/

New-comer

новый прибывший

Meaning

a person who has recently arrived in a place or joined a group

Example

The newcomer was warmly welcomed by the team.

Новый прибывший был тепло встречен командой.

B2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌlɛtər/

newsletter

рассылка

Meaning

a printed or electronic report containing news or information about a company or organization

Example

The company sends a weekly newsletter to its employees.

Компания отправляет своим сотрудникам еженедельную рассылку.

C1 noun /ˈnɒs.trɪl/

Nostril

носовой ход

Meaning

either of the two openings in the nose through which air passes

Example

The doctor checked each nostril for any blockage.

Доктор проверил каждое носовое отверстие на наличие блокировок.

C1 adjective /nəʊˈmæd.ɪk/

nomadic

кочевой

Meaning

Living the life of a nomad; wandering from place to place without a fixed home.

Example

The tribe led a nomadic lifestyle.

Племя вело кочевой образ жизни.

B1 adverb /ˈniːtli/

Neatly

аккуратно; чисто

Meaning

in a tidy and orderly way; carefully and precisely

Example

She arranged the books neatly on the shelf.

Она аккуратно разместила книги на полке.

C2 adjective /ˈnɔɪ.səm/

Noisome

вонючий; вредный или неприятный

Meaning

having an extremely offensive smell; harmful or unpleasant

Example

The noisome smell from the garbage made everyone cover their noses.

Вонючий запах от мусора заставил всех зажать носы.

B1 adverb /ˈnætʃərəli/

Naturally

естественно

Meaning

in a natural manner; as expected; of course

Example

She naturally excels in mathematics.

Она естественно превосходит в математике.

A2 noun /ˈnefjuː/

nephew

племянник

Meaning

the son of one’s brother or sister

Example

My nephew is studying at the university.

Мой племянник учится в университете.

C1 noun /nɪˈɡeɪʃən/

negation

отрицание

Meaning

The act of denying something; the contradiction or absence of something.

Example

The theory is built on the negation of traditional beliefs.

Теория основана на отрицании традиционных убеждений.

C2 noun /ˌɛn.biː.esˈpiː/

nbsp

неразрывный пробел

Meaning

a non-breaking space character in HTML used to prevent an automatic line break at its position

Example

Use   in HTML to add a space that won't break into a new line.

Используйте   в HTML, чтобы добавить пробел, который не разрывает строку.

C1 noun /noʊz rɪŋ/

Nose ring

кольцо для носа

Meaning

a piece of jewelry worn through a piercing in the nose

Example

She got a small gold nose ring for her birthday.

Она получила маленькое золотое кольцо для носа на свой день рождения.

C2 noun /ˈnæfθə/

naphtha

нафта

Meaning

A flammable oil containing hydrocarbons, obtained from petroleum or coal tar, used as fuel or solvent.

Example

The factory stored barrels of naphtha for industrial use.

Фабрика хранила бочки с нафтой для промышленного использования.

C2 adjective /ˈnʌpʃəl/

nuptial

свадебный

Meaning

Relating to marriage or weddings.

Example

The couple prepared for their nuptial ceremony with great joy.

Пара готовилась к своей свадебной церемонии с большой радостью.

A2 conjunction /ˈniːðər/

neither

ни тот ни другой

Meaning

used to connect two negative alternatives

Example

Neither the manager nor the assistant could attend the meeting.

Ни менеджер, ни помощник не смогли присутствовать на встрече.

C1 adjective ˌnɒnˈvɜːr.bəl

nonverbal

невербальный

Meaning

Communication using body language, facial expressions, or gestures instead of words

Example

Nonverbal cues play a crucial role in effective communication.

Невербальные сигналы играют важную роль в эффективной коммуникации.

C1 noun /ˈnɑv.ɪs/

Novice

новичок

Meaning

a person new to or inexperienced in a field or situation; a beginner

Example

As a novice driver, she was very careful on the road.

Как новичок за рулем, она была очень осторожна на дороге.

A1 noun /naɪt/

night

ночь

Meaning

the time of darkness between one day and the next, when most people sleep

Example

She loves going for walks at night.

Ей нравится гулять ночью.

B1 noun /ˈneɪvi/

Navy

военно-морской флот

Meaning

the branch of armed forces that conducts military operations at sea

Example

He joined the navy after graduating from college.

Он поступил в военно-морской флот после окончания колледжа.

C2 noun /ˌnjuːməˈreɪʃən/

numeration

нумерация

Meaning

the action or process of counting or assigning numbers

Example

The teacher explained the basics of numeration to the students.

Учитель объяснил основы нумерации студентам.

C2 noun /naɪˈdʒel.ə/

Nigella

черный тмин

Meaning

small black seeds with a nutty, slightly bitter flavor, also known as black cumin or black seed

Example

Sprinkle nigella seeds on top of the bread before baking.

Посыпьте семена черного тмина на хлеб перед выпечкой.

B2 adjective /ˈneɪ.kɪd/

Naked

голый; без одежды; обнажённый; открытый

Meaning

without clothes or covering; bare; exposed; unclothed

Example

The naked truth about the situation shocked everyone.

Нагая правда о ситуации шокировала всех.

B2 noun /ˈnɪk.neɪm/

Nickname

прозвище

Meaning

a familiar or humorous name given to a person instead of their real name

Example

His nickname is 'Tiger' because he's so brave.

Его прозвище — 'Тигр', потому что он очень смелый.

C1 adjective /ˈniːd.ləs/

Needless

ненужный

Meaning

unnecessary; not required; without purpose

Example

The argument was needless and could have been avoided.

Аргумент был излишним и его можно было избежать.

C2 adjective /ˈnɪɡərdli/

niggardly

скупой

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; stingy or miserly

Example

He was too niggardly to leave a decent tip.

Он был слишком скуп, чтобы оставить нормальный чай.

C2 noun /ˈnɪn.i/

Ninny

тупица

Meaning

a silly or foolish person; someone who lacks common sense

Example

Don't be such a ninny, use your brain!

Не будь таким тупицей, используй свой мозг!

B2 noun ˈnætʃərəl ˈhæbɪtæt

Natural Habitat

естественная среда обитания

Meaning

The natural environment where organisms live and fulfill their life needs.

Example

Protecting the natural habitat is crucial for butterflies.

Защита естественной среды обитания критически важна для бабочек.

B1 noun /ˈnaɪt.meər/

Nightmare

кошмар

Meaning

a frightening or unpleasant dream; a very unpleasant experience

Example

The exam was a complete nightmare for unprepared students.

Экзамен был настоящим кошмаром для неподготовленных студентов.

A2 noun (plural) /ˈnuːdəlz/

noodles

лапша

Meaning

long, thin strips of dough made from flour, water, or eggs, cooked and eaten as food

Example

She cooked noodles with vegetables for dinner.

Она приготовила лапшу с овощами на ужин.

B2 noun /ˈnɒvəlɪst/

novelist

писатель романов

Meaning

a person who writes novels

Example

The novelist spent years writing his new book.

Новелист провел годы, написав свою новую книгу.

B1 noun /ˈneɪʃən/

nation

нация

Meaning

a large group of people united by common descent, history, culture, or language

Example

The nation celebrated its independence day with pride.

Нация отметила свой день независимости с гордостью.

C2 adjective ˌnjʊəroʊˈkɒɡnɪtɪv

neurocognitive

нейрокогнитивный

Meaning

Related to brain information processing and memory power

Example

Neurocognitive functions decline due to lack of sleep.

Нейрокогнитивные функции ухудшаются из-за недостатка сна.

C1 adjective /ˌniːoʊˈlɪθɪk/

neolithic

неолитический

Meaning

Relating to the later part of the Stone Age, when ground or polished stone weapons and tools prevailed.

Example

Neolithic communities began practicing agriculture and domesticating animals.

Неолитические общества начали заниматься сельским хозяйством и одомашнивать животных.

B2 noun /ˌnoʊtɪfɪˈkeɪʃənz/

notifications

уведомления

Meaning

A notice or announcement, especially an official one.

Example

Turn off notifications to stay focused.

Выключите уведомления, чтобы оставаться сосредоточенным.

C1 noun /niːʃ/

Niche

ниша на рынке, специализированный сегмент, целевой рынок

Meaning

A specialized segment of the market for a particular kind of product or service.

Example

Finding the right niche is key to a successful business.

Найти правильную нишу - ключ к успешному бизнесу.

C1 preposition/adverb/conjunction /ˌnɒtwɪθˈstændɪŋ/

notwithstanding

несмотря на

Meaning

In spite of; despite

Example

Notwithstanding the challenges, the team completed the project.

Несмотря на трудности, команда завершила проект.

B1 noun /ˈnɜːrsəri/

nursery

ясли

Meaning

a room or place where young children are cared for

Example

She works in a nursery, taking care of infants.

Она работает в яслях, заботясь о младенцах.

A2 noun ˈneɪ.tʃər

nature

природа. характер.

Meaning

The basic or inherent features of something, especially when seen as characteristic of it.

Example

The calm nature of the environment helps healing.

Тихая природа окружающей среды способствует исцелению.

B1 noun /nɛt/

net

сеть

Meaning

a piece of material made of threads or ropes woven together, used to catch or hold things

Example

The fisherman cast his net into the sea.

Рыбак бросил свою сеть в море.

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

ничто

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

Ей нечего беспокоиться.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnkəˈmɪtl̩/

noncommittal

Meaning

Not expressing or showing a clear opinion, decision, or commitment.

Example

She gave a noncommittal reply when asked about her future plans.

C1 adjective /ˈnɔːtɪkəl/

nautical

морской

Meaning

relating to ships, sailors, or navigation on water

Example

He studied nautical charts before setting sail.

Он изучал морские карты перед тем, как отплыть.

B1 noun /ˈnɑn.sens/

Nonsense

чепуха

Meaning

words or language that have no meaning; foolish or unacceptable behavior

Example

Stop talking nonsense and be serious!

Перестань говорить чепуху и будь серьезным!

B2 verb /nɪˈɡlekt/

neglect

пренебрегать

Meaning

to fail to care for or give attention to something

Example

Don't neglect your health while studying.

Не пренебрегай своим здоровьем, пока учишься.

B2 adverb /ˌnɛvəðəˈlɛs/

nevertheless

тем не менее

Meaning

in spite of that; however

Example

He was tired; nevertheless, he kept working.

Он устал; тем не менее он продолжал работать.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔː.məl/

Normal

нормальный; типичный; соответствующий стандарту; здоровый

Meaning

usual; typical; conforming to a standard; healthy

Example

It's normal to feel nervous before an important exam.

Это нормально чувствовать себя нервным перед важным экзаменом.

C1 noun /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪəti/

notoriety

порочность

Meaning

The state of being famous or well-known for something bad.

Example

The criminal gained notoriety for his daring escapes.

Преступник стал известен за свои смелые побеги.

A1 adverb /nɪər/

Near

рядом

Meaning

close in space or time; almost

Example

The school is very near to my house.

Школа очень рядом с моим домом.

C1 adjective /ˈnɪmbəl/

nimble

проворный

Meaning

Quick and light in movement or thought.

Example

The dancer’s nimble steps impressed the audience.

Ловкие шаги танцовщицы впечатлили зрителей.

C1 noun /nɔːrm/

Norm

норма; стандарт; правило; традиция

Meaning

a standard of behavior; what is typical or expected

Example

Working late has become the norm in this company.

Работа до позднего времени стала нормой в этой компании.

C2 adjective /ˈnjuː.ɡə.tɔːr.i/

nugatory

ничтожный

Meaning

Of little or no value; worthless or insignificant.

Example

His efforts were nugatory and did not change the outcome.

Его усилия были ничтожными и не изменили результат.

C2 noun /ˌniːoʊˈdɑːrwɪnɪzəm/

neo-darwinism

нео-дарвинизм

Meaning

A modern interpretation of Darwin's theory of evolution, integrating genetics and natural selection.

Example

Neo-Darwinism combines Darwin’s theory of natural selection with modern genetics.

Нео-дарвинизм сочетает теорию естественного отбора Дарвина с современной генетикой.

C2 adjective /ˈnæti/

natty

стильный

Meaning

Neat, stylish, and fashionable in appearance.

Example

He looked very natty in his new suit.

Он выглядел очень стильным в своем новом костюме.

C1 adjective /ˌnɒnˈvɜː.bəl/

non-verbal

Не использующие слова или речь; передается через жесты, язык тела или выражения лица.

Meaning

Not involving or using words or speech; communicated through gestures, body language, or facial expressions.

Example

Non-verbal cues are just as important as words.

Невербальные сигналы так же важны, как и слова.

B2 noun /ˈnæreɪtər/

narrator

рассказчик

Meaning

A person who tells the story in a book, play, or film.

Example

The narrator guided the audience through the complex plot.

Рассказчик проводил аудиторию через сложный сюжет.

C1 noun /ˈnɛkˌlaɪn/

neckline

вырез

Meaning

the edge of a garment around the neck, especially as cut to form a particular shape

Example

The dress has a beautiful V-shaped neckline.

Платье имеет красивый вырез в форме V.

C2 noun /nɪt/

nit

яйцо вшей

Meaning

The egg or young form of a louse or other parasitic insect.

Example

The teacher noticed nits in the child’s hair.

Учитель заметил яйца вшей в волосах ребенка.

A1 noun /nuːz/

news

новости

Meaning

newly received or noteworthy information, especially about recent events

Example

The news about the storm spread quickly.

Новости о шторме быстро распространились.

C1 noun /ˈnoʊ.və/

Nova

нова

Meaning

a star that suddenly increases greatly in brightness

Example

Astronomers discovered a new nova in the constellation.

Астрономы обнаружили новую нову в созвездии.

B2 verb /ˈnɒmɪneɪt/

nominate

номинировать

Meaning

to propose someone for a position or award

Example

The committee decided to nominate her for the award.

Комитет решил номинировать её на премию.

B1 noun /ˈnætʃərəl dɪˈzæstər/

natural disaster

стихийное бедствие

Meaning

a catastrophic event caused by natural processes of the Earth that results in significant damage, destruction, or loss of life

Example

The coastal town was devastated by a natural disaster.

Прибрежный город был разрушен стихийным бедствием.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒndɪˈskrɪpt/

nondescript

непримечательный

Meaning

Lacking distinctive or interesting features; dull and unremarkable.

Example

He lives in a nondescript apartment building on the edge of town.

Он живет в непримечательном многоквартирном доме на окраине города.