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 noun /ˈnjʊə.rəʊ.trænsˌmɪt.ərs/

neurotransmitters

нейротрансмиттеры

Meaning

Chemical messengers that transmit signals across nerve synapses, affecting mood, behavior, and cognitive functions.

Example

Serotonin and dopamine are key neurotransmitters affecting mood.

Серотонин и допамин - ключевые нейротрансмиттеры, влияющие на настроение.

A2 pronoun /nʌn/

none

никто

Meaning

not any; no one; not one

Example

None of the students passed the exam.

Никто из студентов не сдал экзамен.

A1 adjective /naɪs/

Nice

приятный; красивый; удовлетворительный; привлекательный

Meaning

pleasant; agreeable; satisfactory; good; attractive

Example

She wore a nice dress to the party.

Она надела красивое платье на вечеринку.

C2 noun /ˈneɪˌseɪ.ɪŋ/

naysaying

негативное высказывание

Meaning

The act of expressing negative or pessimistic views.

Example

His constant naysaying discouraged the team.

Его постоянное негативное высказывание разочаровывало команду.

C2 noun /nɪˈkrɒlədʒi/

necrology

некрология

Meaning

An obituary notice or a list of people who have recently died.

Example

The newspaper published a necrology of notable figures who passed away that year.

Газета опубликовала некролог известных личностей, которые умерли в этом году.

C2 noun /nuːt/

Newt

тритон

Meaning

a small amphibian with a long tail that lives both in water and on land

Example

The newt swam gracefully in the pond.

Тритон плавал грациозно в пруду.

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.

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.

C1 noun /njʊˈrɑːlədʒi/

neurology

неврология

Meaning

The branch of medicine that deals with disorders of the nervous system.

Example

She specializes in neurology and treats patients with brain diseases.

Она специализируется на неврологии и лечит пациентов с болезнями мозга.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪ.tɪŋ.ɡeɪl/

Nightingale

соловей

Meaning

small songbird known for its beautiful singing, especially at night

Example

The nightingale sang sweetly in the moonlight.

Соловей пел сладко в лунном свете.

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.

C2 adjective /nɪˈfɛəriəs/

nefarious

злой, преступный или морально плохой

Meaning

Wicked, criminal, or morally bad.

Example

The police uncovered a nefarious plot to cheat investors.

Полиция раскрыла зловещий заговор, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.

B2 noun ˌnæv.ɪˈɡeɪ.ʃən

navigation

навигация

Meaning

The process or activity of accurately ascertaining one's position and planning and following a route.

Example

GPS technology has improved the navigation of self-driving cars.

Технология GPS улучшила навигацию автономных автомобилей.

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 verb /ˈnuːtər/

neuter

кастрировать

Meaning

To remove the reproductive organs of an animal; or having no gender.

Example

They decided to neuter their cat to prevent more kittens.

Они решили кастрировать свою кошку, чтобы предотвратить появление новых котят.

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrmən/

Norman

Meaning

A member of a people of mixed Scandinavian and Frankish origin who settled in Normandy, or relating to their culture.

Example

The Normans conquered England in 1066.

C1 adjective /ˈnɪp.i/

Nippy

холодно; прохладно; быстро и ловко в движении

Meaning

cold; chilly; quick and agile in movement

Example

It's quite nippy outside today, you should wear a jacket.

На улице довольно холодно сегодня, тебе стоит надеть куртку.

B2 adverb /ˈnɔɪzɪli/

Noisily

шумно

Meaning

in a way that makes a lot of noise; loudly

Example

The children were playing noisily in the playground.

Дети играли шумно на игровой площадке.

A1 noun neɪmz

Names

имя

Meaning

A word or set of words by which a person or thing is known.

Example

Names of family members are written on the family tree.

Имена членов семьи написаны на генеалогическом дереве.

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 /niˈɒlədʒi/

neology

использование новых слов или изучение их происхождения

Meaning

The use of new words or the study of their origin.

Example

The professor specialized in neology, studying the creation of modern slang.

Профессор специализировался на неологии, изучая создание современного сленга.

A1 adjective /nɛkst/

Nun

монахиня

Meaning

a woman who has taken vows in a religious order and lives in a convent

Example

The nun taught at the local Catholic school.

Монахиня преподавала в местной католической школе.

B2 noun /ˈnuː.səns/

Nuisance

неприятность; досада;

Meaning

a person, thing, or circumstance causing inconvenience or annoyance

Example

The constant noise from construction is a real nuisance.

Постоянный шум от строительства - это настоящее беспокойство.

C1 verb /ˈnɛsəl/

nestle

прижаться

Meaning

to settle or lie comfortably within or against something

Example

The child nestled into her mother's arms.

Ребёнок прижался к её маме в руках.

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.

B2 adjective, adverb /ˈneɪʃənˌwaɪd/

nationwide

по всей стране

Meaning

existing or happening throughout an entire nation

Example

The campaign received nationwide support.

Кампания получила поддержку по всей стране.

B1 noun /ˈneɪbərˌhʊd/

neighborhood

район

Meaning

a district or area around or near a particular place

Example

I grew up in a quiet neighborhood.

Я вырос в тихом районе.

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 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.

A2 pronoun /ˈnoʊˌbɑːdi/

nobody

никто

Meaning

no person; not anyone

Example

Nobody came to the party.

Никто не пришел на вечеринку.

C2 noun /ˈniːəˌfaɪt/

neophyte

новичок

Meaning

A beginner or novice in a subject, skill, or belief.

Example

As a neophyte in programming, she often asked for guidance from her mentor.

Будучи новичком в программировании, она часто просила советы у своего наставника.

C2 noun /ˈneɪdɪər/

nadir

Meaning

The lowest point of a situation or condition.

Example

The company reached its nadir during the financial crisis.

B2 adjective /ˈnuːkliər/

nuclear

ядерный

Meaning

relating to the nucleus of an atom or to nuclear energy

Example

The country is developing nuclear energy.

Страна разрабатывает ядерную энергию.

A2 adverb /ˈnaʊədeɪz/

Now-a-days

В настоящее время; в наши дни

Meaning

at the present time; in these times

Example

Now-a-days, people prefer online shopping.

Сейчас люди предпочитают покупки онлайн.

C2 noun /ˌnɛɡlɪˈʒeɪ/

negligee

легкий шелковый халат

Meaning

A woman's light dressing gown, often made of thin or silky material.

Example

She wore a silk negligee before going to bed.

Она носила шелковый халат перед тем, как лечь спать.

A2 conjunction /nɔːr/

nor

ни

Meaning

used to introduce a negative clause after a negative statement

Example

He didn't call, nor did he send a message.

Он не позвонил, ни не отправил сообщение.

C2 noun /næˈteɪʃən/

natation

плавание

Meaning

The act or sport of swimming.

Example

She took lessons in natation to improve her swimming skills.

Она взяла уроки плавания, чтобы улучшить свои навыки плавания.

C2 noun /ˈnaɪəlɪst/

nihilist

нигилист

Meaning

A person who rejects all religious and moral principles, often believing that life is meaningless.

Example

He was called a nihilist for rejecting all social norms.

Его называли нигилистом за отказ от всех социальных норм.

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.

C1 noun njuːˈtræl.ə.ti

neutrality

нейтралитет

Meaning

The state of not supporting or helping either side in a conflict, disagreement, etc.; impartiality.

Example

Neutrality fosters trust in decision-making.

Нейтралитет способствует доверию в процессе принятия решений.

C2 noun /nɑnˈen.tə.ti/

Nonentity

незначительная личность; несуществующее существо

Meaning

a person of no importance or influence; something that does not exist

Example

He felt like a nonentity in the large corporation.

Он чувствовал себя как незаметная личность в большой корпорации.

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.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈnɔːti/

naughty

озорной

Meaning

Disobedient or mischievous, often in a playful or mildly bad way.

Example

The naughty child drew on the walls with crayons.

Озорной ребенок рисовал на стенах мелками.

A2 noun /ˈneɪ.bər/

Neighbour

сосед; рядом

Meaning

a person who lives near or next to another person

Example

My neighbour is very friendly and helpful.

Мой сосед очень дружелюбный и полезный.

C1 noun /ˈneb.jʊ.lə/

nebula

туманность

Meaning

A cloud of gas and dust in outer space, sometimes visible in the night sky.

Example

The Orion Nebula is one of the brightest in the sky.

Орионская туманность — одна из самых ярких на небе.

A2 adjective ˈnɛɡ.ə.tɪv

negative

негативный

Meaning

Not desirable or optimistic; harmful or unpleasant.

Example

She had a negative attitude about the upcoming project.

У нее было негативное отношение к предстоящему проекту.

C2 noun /ˈnɒn.ɪʤ/

Nonage

несовершеннолетие

Meaning

the period of being under the legal age of majority; youth or immaturity

Example

During his nonage, all legal decisions were made by his guardian.

Во время его несовершеннолетия все юридические решения принимались его опекуном.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈnaɪt.fɔːl/

nightfall

сумерки

Meaning

the time when night begins; dusk

Example

They decided to return home before nightfall.

Они решили вернуться домой до наступления сумерек.

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.

C1 verb /nɪp/

nip

щипать

Meaning

to pinch or bite lightly; to move quickly

Example

The cold wind nipped at my face.

Холодный ветер щипал мне лицо.

B2 noun /nɪˌɡoʊ.siˈeɪ.ʃən/

Negotiation

обсуждение, направленное на достижение соглашения; торг

Meaning

discussion aimed at reaching an agreement; bargaining

Example

The negotiation between the two companies lasted for weeks.

Переговоры между двумя компаниями длились несколько недель.

C2 adjective ˌnjʊə.rəʊ.saɪənˈtɪ.fɪk

neuroscientific

нейробиологический

Meaning

Related to the scientific study of the brain and nervous system.

Example

Neuroscientific research helps understand memory retention.

Нейронаучные исследования помогают понять сохранение памяти.

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.

C2 verb /ˈnɪtˌpɪk/

nitpick

Meaning

To find and criticize small or unimportant faults in someone or something.

Example

She tends to nitpick about every little detail.

A1 pronoun /ˈnʌθɪŋ/

nothing

ничто

Meaning

not anything; no thing

Example

She has nothing to worry about.

Ей нечего беспокоиться.

A1 noun /naɪn/

nine

девять

Meaning

the number that is one more than eight

Example

She has nine books in her collection.

У нее девять книг в коллекции.

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.

B2 noun /ˈnoʊ.ʃən/

Notion

понятие

Meaning

a conception or belief about something; an idea or opinion

Example

She had a strange notion that someone was following her.

У нее было странное представление, что кто-то следит за ней.

B1 adverb /ˌnesəˈserəli/

Necessarily

необязательно; неизбежно;

Meaning

as a necessary result; inevitably; by logical consequence

Example

Rich people are not necessarily happy.

Богатые люди не обязательно счастливы.

A2 adverb /ˈnoʊwɛr/

Nowhere

нигде

Meaning

not anywhere; in no place

Example

I searched everywhere but the keys were nowhere to be found.

Я искал повсюду, но ключи не были найдены нигде.

C2 adjective /njuːˈtoʊniən/

newtonian

относящийся к законам Ньютона

Meaning

relating to the laws of motion and gravitation formulated by Sir Isaac Newton

Example

The scientist explained the Newtonian laws of motion.

Учёный объяснил законы движения Ньютона.

B2 adjective /njuːˈmɛrɪkəl/

numerical

числовой

Meaning

relating to or expressed in numbers

Example

The report provides numerical data on population growth.

Доклад предоставляет числовые данные о росте населения.

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 adjective /ˈnær.oʊ ˈmaɪn.dɪd/

Narrow-minded

узколобый

Meaning

unwilling to consider new ideas; prejudiced; intolerant; having a limited perspective

Example

His narrow-minded attitude prevented him from accepting new ideas.

Его узколобая позиция помешала ему принять новые идеи.

A2 noun /ˈnoʊtbʊk/

notebook

Meaning

a small book with blank or ruled pages for writing notes; also a portable computer

Example

She opened her notebook to jot down some ideas.

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.

C2 noun /ˌnɒvəˈlɛt/

novellette

новеллета

Meaning

A short novel or long short story.

Example

The author published a novellette as a preview of her upcoming series.

Автор опубликовал новеллету в качестве превью своей будущей серии.

B1 adjective /ˈnɔːðərn/

northern

северный

Meaning

relating to the north or situated in the north

Example

The northern part of the country is known for its cold climate.

Северная часть страны известна своим холодным климатом.

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.

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 adjective ˈnjuːtrəl

neutral

нейтральный

Meaning

Having no electric charge; neither positive nor negative.

Example

Neutrons are electrically neutral.

Нейтроны электрически нейтральны.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈnætʃərəl/

natural

натуральный

Meaning

existing in or derived from nature; not made or caused by humankind

Example

She prefers to use natural ingredients in her cooking.

Она предпочитает использовать натуральные ингредиенты в своей кухне.

C1 noun /ˈnɛm.ə.sɪs/

nemesis

враг / соперник

Meaning

A long-standing rival or an inescapable agent of downfall.

Example

For years, he considered his colleague to be his nemesis.

Годами он считал своего коллегу своим врагом.

C1 noun /ˈnɔːrməlsi/

normalcy

нормальность

Meaning

The condition of being normal; a return to usual or expected conditions.

Example

After the flood, the town struggled to regain a sense of normalcy.

После наводнения город пытался восстановить ощущение нормальности.

B1 noun /ˈniː.dəl/

Needle

игла

Meaning

a thin, pointed metal instrument used for sewing

Example

She threaded the needle to sew the button.

Она продела нить в иглу, чтобы пришить кнопку.

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.

A2 noun /ˈnjuːzˌpeɪpər/

newspaper

газета

Meaning

a printed publication (usually daily or weekly) containing news, articles, advertisements, and correspondence

Example

I read the newspaper every morning.

Я читаю газету каждое утро.

C1 verb /ˈnɔːrməlaɪz/

normalize

нормализовать

Meaning

to bring something back to a normal or standard condition; to make something conform to a standard

Example

The government took steps to normalize relations with neighboring countries.

Правительство предприняло шаги для нормализации отношений с соседними странами.

B2 adjective /nəˈtɔːriəs/

notorious

пресловутый

Meaning

Famous or well-known for something bad or undesirable

Example

The area is notorious for its high crime rate.

Этот район пресловут за высокую преступность.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈnæʃənəli/

nationally

на национальном уровне

Meaning

at the level of a whole nation; in a way that involves or affects an entire country

Example

The policy was implemented nationally to ensure equal benefits for all citizens.

Политика была внедрена на национальном уровне, чтобы обеспечить равные выгоды для всех граждан.

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 verb /ˌnɒnˈplʌs/

nonplus

загнать в тупик

Meaning

To surprise and confuse someone so much that they are unsure how to react.

Example

The unexpected question seemed to nonplus the speaker.

Неожиданный вопрос, похоже, поставил оратора в тупик.

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.

A2 adjective /ˈnɪəˌbaɪ/

nearby

рядом

Meaning

close to a particular place or person

Example

The nearest gas station is nearby.

Ближайшая автозаправка рядом.

C2 noun /ˈnoʊmənˌkleɪtʃər/

nomenclature

номенклатура

Meaning

A system of names or terms used in a particular science, art, or field.

Example

The chemical nomenclature can be difficult for beginners to understand.

Химическая номенклатура может быть сложной для понимания новичками.

B2 noun /ˈnæʃənəl ˈænθəm/

national anthem

государственный гимн

Meaning

an official patriotic song of a country, performed at national events and ceremonies

Example

The national anthem was played before the international match.

Перед международным матчем прозвучал государственный гимн.

B2 noun /ˌnɒməˈneɪʃən/

nomination

номинация

Meaning

The act of formally proposing someone for a role, position, or award.

Example

Her nomination for the award surprised everyone.

Её номинация на премию удивила всех.

C1 noun /naɪˈiːvteɪ/

naivete

наивность

Meaning

The quality of being naive; lack of experience, wisdom, or judgment.

Example

His naivete made him an easy target for manipulation.

Его наивность делала его легкой мишенью для манипуляций.

C2 adjective /ˌnɒnpəˈreɪl/

nonpareil

несравненный

Meaning

Having no equal; unrivaled or matchless.

Example

Her beauty was considered nonpareil in the region.

Её красота считалась несравненной в этом регионе.

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 ˈnɛktər

Nectar

нектар

Meaning

A sweet liquid produced by flowers that serves as food for butterflies.

Example

Butterflies drink nectar from flowers.

Бабочки пьют нектар с цветов.

C1 noun, adjective /ˌnɒn ˈrɛzɪdənt/

non-resident

нерезидент

Meaning

a person who does not live in a particular country or place permanently

Example

Non-resident students often pay higher tuition fees.

Нерезиденты часто платят более высокие сборы за обучение.

C1 noun /njʊəˈrəʊ.sɪs/

neurosis

невроз

Meaning

A relatively mild mental illness that is not caused by organic disease, involving symptoms of stress.

Example

His neurosis made social interactions difficult.

Его невроз усложнял социальные взаимодействия.

A1 adverb /naʊ/

now

сейчас

Meaning

at the present moment or time

Example

I am studying now.

Я учусь сейчас.

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.

C2 noun /ˌnjʊə.rəʊˈdʒɛn.ɪ.sɪs/

neurogenesis

образование новых нервных клеток

Meaning

The process of forming new nerve cells in the brain.

Example

Scientists are studying neurogenesis to understand brain health.

Ученые изучают нейрогенез, чтобы понять здоровье мозга.

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.

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.

B2 noun noʊˈbel praɪz

Nobel Prize

Нобелевская премия

Meaning

Any of six international prizes awarded annually for outstanding work in physics, chemistry, physiology or medicine, literature, economics, and the promotion of peace.

Example

Nobel Prize recognition evaded Bose's contributions.

Признание Нобелевской премии избегало вкладов Бозе.

C1 noun /ˈneɪ.vəl fɔːrs/

Naval Force

военно-морские силы

Meaning

the branch of a nation's armed services that conducts military operations at sea

Example

The naval force protected the country's coastline from enemy attacks.

Военно-морские силы защитили побережье страны от вражеских атак

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.

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.

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.

C1 noun /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/

Negligence

халатность

Meaning

failure to take proper care in doing something; carelessness

Example

The accident was caused by driver negligence.

Авария произошла из-за халатности водителя.

C2 verb /ˈnuːkliˌeɪt/

nucleate

нуклеировать

Meaning

to form into a nucleus or bring together into a central part

Example

The droplets began to nucleate around tiny particles in the air.

Капли начали нуклеироваться вокруг мелких частиц в воздухе.

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.

C1 noun ˈnuːkliəs

nucleus

ядро

Meaning

The central core of an atom containing protons and neutrons.

Example

The nucleus consists of protons.

Ядро состоит из протонов.

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.

C2 noun /njʊˈrældʒə/

neuralgia

нервная боль

Meaning

intense, often intermittent pain along a nerve pathway

Example

The patient suffers from neuralgia in her face.

Пациент страдает от невралгии на лице.

C1 noun /ˈnɛktəriːn/

nectarine

нектарин (сорт персика с гладкой кожурой)

Meaning

A smooth-skinned variety of peach.

Example

She bought a basket of fresh nectarines from the market.

Она купила корзину с свежими нектаринами на рынке.

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!

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.

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.

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.