B2 adjective /ˈpæsɪv/

passive

пассивный; (грамматика) страдательный залог

Meaning

not actively responding or participating; in grammar, denoting the voice in which the subject undergoes the action

Example

Instead of taking charge, he remained passive during the meeting.

Вместо того чтобы взять на себя ответственность, он остался пассивным на собрании.

B2 noun /pætʃ/

Patch

заплата

Meaning

a small piece of material used to mend a hole; a small area of something different

Example

She sewed a patch over the hole in her jeans.

Она пришила заплату на отверстие в своих джинсах.

B2 noun /pəˈræmɪtər/

parameter

параметр

Meaning

a limit, boundary, or measurable factor that defines or determines something

Example

We need to set clear parameters for this project.

Нам нужно установить четкие параметры для этого проекта.

B2 noun /ˌpʌɪ.əˈnɪr/

Pioneer

человек, который первым исследует или осваивает новую территорию; тот, кто разрабатывает новые идеи или методы

Meaning

a person who is among the first to explore or settle a new area; someone who develops new ideas or methods

Example

She was a pioneer in the field of computer science.

Она была пионером в области компьютерных наук.

B2 adverb /ˈpʌb.lɪk.li/

Publicly

публично; открыто;

Meaning

in a public manner; openly; for everyone to see or know

Example

The company publicly announced their new policy.

Компания публично объявила свою новую политику.

B2 noun ˌfoʊ.t̬oʊˈsɪn.θə.sɪs

photosynthesis

фотосинтез

Meaning

The process by which green plants use sunlight to synthesize foods from carbon dioxide and water.

Example

Plants depend on photosynthesis for survival.

Растения зависят от фотосинтеза для выживания.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒsəfə/

philosopher

философ

Meaning

a person engaged in the study of philosophy or in serious thinking about fundamental questions

Example

Socrates was a famous philosopher of ancient Greece.

Сократ был знаменитым философом древней Греции.

B2 adjective /pælɛˈstɪnɪən/

palestinian

палестинский

Meaning

relating to Palestine or its people

Example

The Palestinian people have a rich cultural heritage.

Палестинский народ имеет богатое культурное наследие.

B2 noun/verb /preɪ/

prey

добыча

Meaning

an animal hunted by another for food; to hunt and feed on

Example

Lions prey on zebras in the wild.

Львы охотятся на зебрах в дикой природе.

B2 noun /plæˈtoʊ/

plateau

плоское возвышение, стадия стабильности, период без изменений

Meaning

an elevated flat area of land or a period of little change

Example

After months of growth, sales reached a plateau.

После месяцев роста продажи достигли плато.

B2 adjective, noun /ˈsaɪkɪk/

psychic

психический; экстрасенс

Meaning

relating to the mind or supernatural powers; a person claiming to have extrasensory abilities

Example

The psychic claimed she could predict the future.

Экстрасенс заявила, что могла предсказать будущее.

B2 noun /ˈplænər/

planner

планировщик

Meaning

a person who makes plans or a book used for organizing schedules and tasks

Example

She uses a daily planner to organize her meetings.

Она использует ежедневник для организации своих встреч.

B2 verb /pɪəs/

pierce

проколоть

Meaning

to make a hole through something; to penetrate with a sharp object

Example

The arrow will pierce through the target.

Стрела пробьет мишень.

B2 noun /pʌntʃ/

Punch

пробойник

Meaning

a tool used for making holes or indentations in materials

Example

The carpenter used a punch to make holes in the leather.

Плотник использовал пробойник, чтобы сделать отверстия в коже.

B2 noun /proʊˈbeɪʃən/

probation

испытательный срок

Meaning

a period of testing or supervision, especially for offenders or new employees

Example

He was placed on probation for six months.

Его поставили на испытательный срок на шесть месяцев.

B2 noun /ˈprɛfəs/

preface

предисловие

Meaning

an introduction to a book, speech, or other written work

Example

The author explained his motivation in the preface.

Автор объяснил свою мотивацию в предисловии.

B2 noun /ˈpoʊ.di.əm/

Podium

пьедестал

Meaning

a small platform on which a person may stand to be seen by an audience

Example

The winner stood on the podium to receive the gold medal.

Победитель встал на пьедестал, чтобы получить золотую медаль.

B2 noun /ˈpæntri/

pantry

кладовая

Meaning

A small room or cupboard where food, dishes, and kitchen supplies are stored.

Example

She stocked the pantry with fresh groceries for the week.

Она наполнила кладовую свежими продуктами на неделю.

B2 adjective /ˈpen.dɪŋ/

Pending

в ожидании; не решено; в процессе

Meaning

awaiting; not yet decided or settled; in the process of being completed

Example

The application is still pending approval.

Заявка все еще ожидает одобрения.

B2 noun fəˈnɒm.ɪ.nə

phenomena

феномены

Meaning

Facts or situations that are observed to exist or happen, especially ones whose cause or explanation is in question.

Example

Phenomena like floods disrupt agricultural systems.

Феномены, такие как наводнения, нарушают сельскохозяйственные системы.

B2 noun /ˌpiːdiəˈtrɪʃən/

pediatrician

педиатр

Meaning

a doctor who specializes in the medical care of children

Example

The pediatrician examined the child carefully.

Педиатр внимательно осмотрел ребенка.

B2 noun /ˈpen.ʃən/

Pension

пенсия

Meaning

a regular payment made to someone who is no longer working because of age or disability

Example

After retirement, he receives a monthly pension from the company.

После выхода на пенсию он получает ежемесячную пенсию от компании.

B2 noun /ˈpæd.ɪŋ/

padding

уплотнитель / мягкая подкладка

Meaning

soft material added for comfort, protection, or to fill space

Example

The chair had extra padding for comfort.

На стуле было дополнительное утепление для комфорта.

B2 noun /ˈpes.ə.mɪst/

Pessimist

пессимист

Meaning

a person who tends to see the worst aspect of things or believes that the worst will happen; someone who lacks hope or confidence in the future

Example

Being a pessimist, he always expected the worst outcome.

Будучи пессимистом, он всегда ожидал худший результат.

B2 adjective /ˌfɪl.əˈsɒf.ɪ.kəl/

philosophical

философский

Meaning

relating to the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

She maintained a calm and philosophical attitude during the crisis.

Она сохранила спокойное и философское отношение в кризисной ситуации.

B2 adverb /pəˈlɪtɪkəli/

politically

политически

Meaning

in a way that relates to politics or government

Example

The country is politically divided between two major parties.

Страна политически разделена между двумя основными партиями.

B2 noun /ˈpæθweɪ/

pathway

путь

Meaning

a route or course along which something travels or progresses

Example

The narrow pathway led to the hidden garden.

Узкая тропинка вела к скрытому саду.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tɪ.klz/

particles

частицы

Meaning

Minute portions of matter.

Example

PM2.5 particles harm respiratory health.

Частицы PM2.5 наносят вред дыхательному здоровью.

B2 verb /ˈpɒndər/

ponder

размышлять

Meaning

to think about something carefully

Example

She pondered over the meaning of the poem.

Она размышляла о смысле стихотворения.

B2 adjective /ˈpraɪs.ləs/

Priceless

бесценный; неоценимый

Meaning

extremely valuable; invaluable; beyond price

Example

Her grandmother's antique jewelry is absolutely priceless.

Древние драгоценности её бабушки абсолютно бесценны.

B2 verb /prəˈhɪbɪt/

prohibit

запрещать

Meaning

to forbid something by law, rule, or other authority

Example

The law prohibits smoking in public places.

Закон запрещает курить в общественных местах.

B2 noun /ˈpɪm.pəl/

Pimple

прыщ

Meaning

a small, inflamed elevation of the skin; a spot on the skin, especially on the face

Example

She was embarrassed about the pimple on her forehead.

Она была смущена прыщом на лбу.

B2 adjective /ˈpeɪ.ə.bəl/

Payable

подлежащий оплате

Meaning

required to be paid; owed as a debt

Example

The amount is payable within thirty days of the invoice date.

Сумма подлежит оплате в течение тридцати дней с даты выставления счета.

B2 verb /ˈpenɪtreɪt/

penetrate

проникать

Meaning

to go into or through something; to understand something deeply

Example

The bullet penetrated the wall.

Пуля проникла в стену.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːv/

perceive

воспринять

Meaning

to become aware of or understand something through the senses

Example

I perceive a change in his attitude.

Я воспринимаю изменения в его поведении.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪpˌlaɪn/

pipeline

трубопровод

Meaning

a long tube through which liquids or gases are transported

Example

The company is building a new pipeline to transport natural gas.

Компания строит новый трубопровод для транспортировки природного газа.

B2 noun /pʌbˈlɪs.ɪ.ti/

Publicity

Meaning

public attention or notice given to someone or something; advertising or promotion

Example

The movie received a lot of publicity before its release.

Фильм получил много рекламы перед своим выпуском.

B2 adjective ˌpriːhɪˈstɒrɪk

prehistoric

доисторический, до появления письменных источников

Meaning

Belonging to the time before written records.

Example

The prehistoric era was marked by the rise of early humans.

Доисторическая эпоха была отмечена восхождением первых людей.

B2 adjective /prəˈspɛktɪv/

prospective

перспективный

Meaning

likely or expected to happen in the future; potential

Example

The company is meeting with prospective clients next week.

Компания встретится с перспективными клиентами на следующей неделе.

B2 noun /plʌɡ/

plug

вилка

Meaning

a device used to connect or block an opening

Example

She inserted the plug into the socket.

Она вставила вилку в розетку.

B2 noun pɛsts

pests

вредители, паразиты

Meaning

Harmful or troublesome creatures, especially insects or small animals that damage crops, food, or living spaces.

Example

Pests can damage crops and cause diseases.

Вредители могут повреждать растения и вызывать болезни.

B2 verb /poʊz/

pose

счастье

Meaning

To assume a particular position, especially for a photograph or display; to present a problem or question.

Example

She posed for a picture in front of the monument.

Она не смогла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 verb /pæt/

pat

Meaning

to touch someone or something gently, often to show affection or approval

Example

She gently patted the dog on its head.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛf(ə)rəb(ə)l/

preferable

предпочтительный

Meaning

more desirable or suitable; better than something else

Example

It is preferable to take the train rather than drive in heavy traffic.

Предпочтительнее поехать на поезде, чем ехать на машине в час пик.

B2 noun /ˈpæn.ɪk/

Panic

паника

Meaning

sudden uncontrollable fear or anxiety; a state of widespread fear and anxiety

Example

The fire alarm caused panic among the students.

Пожарная тревога вызвала панику среди студентов.

B2 noun /ˈprɛdətər/

predator

хищник

Meaning

An animal that hunts and kills other animals for food.

Example

Lions are powerful predators in the savannah.

Львы - мощные хищники в саванне.

B2 noun /ˈplæn.tɪn/

Plantain

плантан

Meaning

a large green banana-like fruit that is usually cooked before eating

Example

Plantain can be fried, boiled, or baked and is a staple food in many tropical countries.

Плантан можно жарить, варить или запекать, и он является основным продуктом питания во многих тропических странах.

B2 noun /ˈprɑsɪˌkjuːtər/

prosecutor

прокурор

Meaning

a lawyer who represents the government in criminal cases

Example

The prosecutor argued that the defendant was guilty of the crime.

Прокурор утверждал, что обвиняемый виновен в преступлении.

B2 adverb /pəˈtɛnʃəli/

potentially

потенциально

Meaning

with the possibility of becoming something in the future

Example

This project is potentially a huge success.

Этот проект потенциально может стать большим успехом.

B2 noun /prəˈsiːdɪŋ/

proceeding

процесс

Meaning

a course of action; often used for a legal process or event

Example

The court proceedings lasted for several hours.

Судебные разбирательства продолжались несколько часов.

B2 noun, verb /ˈpɛdəl/

pedal

рычаг, приводимый в движение ногой

Meaning

A foot-operated lever for powering or controlling a mechanism, especially on a bicycle.

Example

He pressed down hard on the bicycle pedal.

Он сильно нажал на педаль велосипеда.

B2 noun /saɪˈkaɪətri/

psychiatry

психиатрия

Meaning

the branch of medicine focused on the study and treatment of mental illness

Example

She decided to study psychiatry to help people with mental health issues.

Она решила изучать психиатрию, чтобы помочь людям с психическими проблемами.

B2 noun ˈpærəˌlɛlz

parallels

параллели

Meaning

Similarities or comparisons between two different things or situations

Example

There are parallels between Japan's aging issues and Bangladesh's situation.

Существует параллель между проблемами старения Японии и ситуацией в Бангладеш.

B2 noun /ˈpɜr.mə.nəns/

Permanence

постоянство

Meaning

the state or quality of lasting or remaining unchanged indefinitely; enduring nature

Example

The permanence of the stone monument impressed all visitors.

Постоянство каменного монумента впечатлило всех посетителей.

B2 noun /ˈprɒbləm ˈsɒlvɪŋ/

problem-solving

решение проблем

Meaning

The process of finding solutions to difficult or complex issues.

Example

Problem-solving skills are key to leadership.

Навыки решения проблем ключевые для лидерства.

B2 verb /pərˈsɪst/

persist

упорствовать

Meaning

to continue firmly in an action or opinion despite difficulty or opposition

Example

She decided to persist in her efforts to learn French.

Она решила настоять на своих усилиях выучить французский.

B2 noun /ˈpriːmiəm/

premium

премия

Meaning

an amount of money paid regularly for an insurance policy; something of superior quality or value

Example

You need to pay your insurance premium every year.

Вам нужно платить вашу страховую премию каждый год.

B2 adjective /proʊn/

Prone

склонный

Meaning

having a tendency to; inclined; lying face down

Example

He is prone to making mistakes when he's tired.

Он склонен делать ошибки, когда устал.

B2 verb /pərˈsuː/

pursue

преследовать

Meaning

to follow or chase with the intent to catch or achieve something

Example

She decided to pursue her dreams of becoming a doctor.

Она решила следовать своей мечте стать врачом.

B2 noun /pərˈsɪstəns/

persistence

упорство

Meaning

the quality of continuing steadily despite problems or difficulties

Example

His persistence finally paid off when he got the job.

Его упорство, наконец, принесло плоды, когда он получил работу.

B2 verb /plaʊ/

plough

пахать

Meaning

to break up and turn over soil using a plough; to move through something with difficulty

Example

The farmer ploughs the field every spring.

Фермер пашет поле каждую весну.

B2 adjective /ˈplen.tɪ.fəl/

Plentiful

обильный; в большом количестве

Meaning

abundant; existing in large quantity

Example

The harvest was plentiful this year due to good weather.

Урожай был обильным в этом году благодаря хорошей погоде.

B2 adjective /ˌsaɪkiˈætrɪk/

psychiatric

Meaning

relating to mental illness or its treatment

Example

The psychiatric hospital provides care for those with severe conditions.

B2 verb /prɪˈzɜːv/

preserve

сохранять

Meaning

to keep something in its original state; to protect from harm or decay

Example

We must preserve our natural environment.

Мы должны сохранить нашу естественную среду.

B2 noun /ˈpeɪtriət/

Patriot

патриот

Meaning

A person who loves and strongly supports their country.

Example

The patriot stood proudly under the national flag.

Патриот стоял гордо под национальным флагом.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.dɒks/

paradox

парадокс

Meaning

A seemingly contradictory statement or situation that may be true; an apparent inconsistency.

Example

The paradox of freedom is that it requires rules.

Парадокс свободы заключается в том, что она требует правил.

B2 noun /pledʒ/

Pledge

обязательство; обещание; гарантия;

Meaning

a solemn promise or undertaking; something given as security for a loan; a commitment or guarantee

Example

He made a pledge to donate money to charity.

Он дал обещание пожертвовать деньги на благотворительность.

B2 verb /pliːd/

plead

умолять

Meaning

to make an emotional appeal; to present a case in court

Example

She pleaded for mercy.

Она умоляла о пощаде.

B2 verb (phrasal) /ˈpæs ˌɔːf/

pass-off

выдать что-то ложное за настоящее; притворяться

Meaning

to present something or someone falsely as something else; to pretend or deceive

Example

He tried to pass off the fake watch as a luxury brand.

Он попытался выдать подделку за дорогой бренд.

B2 noun ˈpɛstɪˌsaɪd

pesticide

пестицид

Meaning

A substance used for destroying insects or other organisms harmful to cultivated plants or to animals.

Example

The pesticide sprayed in the field killed the harmful insects.

Примененный в поле пестицид уничтожил вредных насекомых.

B2 noun /prəˈpɔːʃən/

proportion

пропорция

Meaning

a part, share, or number considered in comparative relation to a whole

Example

The proportion of students passing the exam was high.

Доля студентов, сдавших экзамен, была высокой.

B2 noun, verb /ˈplɑːstər/

plaster

штукатурка, ремонтировать

Meaning

a soft mixture applied to walls or used to cover wounds; or to cover or coat with plaster

Example

The workers plastered the walls to make them smooth.

Рабочие заштукатурили стены, чтобы сделать их гладкими.

B2 verb /ˌpɜːrsəˈvɪr/

persevere

настаивать

Meaning

to continue trying to achieve something despite difficulty or delay

Example

He persevered through many failures before succeeding.

Он насто́ял через многие неудачи перед тем как добиться успеха.

B2 adjective /ˈprɛdʒədɪst/

prejudiced

предвзятый

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or bias against a person or group without proper reason

Example

He was prejudiced against people from other regions.

Он был предвзят против людей из других регионов.

B2 adjective /pəˈzes.ɪv/

Possessive

счастье

Meaning

showing a desire to own or control something; unwilling to share; jealously protective

Example

He is very possessive about his car.

Она не могла скрыть своё счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒd/

Privileged

привилегированный

Meaning

having special advantages; favored; elite

Example

She comes from a privileged background with many opportunities.

Она родом из привилегированного окружения и имеет много возможностей.

B2 noun /ˈfɪzɪsɪst/

physicist

физик

Meaning

a scientist who studies or specializes in physics

Example

The physicist explained the theory of relativity to the students.

Физик объяснил студентам теорию относительности.

B2 noun /ˈpɑː.tər/

Potter

гончар

Meaning

a person who makes pottery

Example

The potter shaped clay on the spinning wheel.

Гончар формировал глину на вращающемся колесе.

B2 verb /pɔːˈtreɪ/

portray

изображать

Meaning

to describe or represent something or someone in a work of art or literature

Example

The novel portrays a vivid picture of life in the countryside.

Роман изображает яркую картину жизни в деревне.

B2 noun /prɪˈtens/

Pretence

притворство

Meaning

an attempt to make something that is not the case appear true

Example

He made no pretence of being interested in the conversation.

Он не делал вид, что ему интересно в разговоре.

B2 verb /ˈprɒspər/

prosper

преуспевать

Meaning

to succeed or flourish, especially in financial or business matters

Example

With hard work and determination, she managed to prosper in her career.

С упорным трудом и решимостью, она смогла преуспеть в своей карьере.

B2 adjective /ˈprɪm.ɪ.tɪv/

Primitive

примитивный; базовый; грубый; неразвиты; простой

Meaning

ancient; basic; crude; undeveloped; simple

Example

The tribe still uses primitive tools for hunting and farming.

Племя всё ещё использует примитивные инструменты для охоты и земледелия.

B2 adverb /ˈpraɪ.vət.li/

Privately

лично; конфиденциально

Meaning

in a private manner; without others present; confidentially

Example

She spoke to him privately about the matter.

Она поговорила с ним лично по этому вопросу.

B2 adjective /ˈpɒlɪʃt/

polished

отполированный, утончённый и элегантный

Meaning

refined, sophisticated, and elegant in appearance or behavior

Example

She gave a polished performance at the recital.

Она продемонстрировала полированное исполнение на концерте.

B2 noun /pɪt/

pit

яма

Meaning

a large hole in the ground or a hollow area

Example

The workers dug a deep pit to build the foundation.

Рабочие вырыли глубокую яму для строительства фундамента.

B2 noun, verb /pɪə(r)/

peer

равный

Meaning

noun: a person of the same rank or status; verb: to look closely or with difficulty

Example

He tried to peer through the fog to see his peers on the other side.

Он пытался заглянуть через туман, чтобы увидеть своих сверстников с другой стороны.

B2 noun /ˌpɪə.riˈɒd.ɪ.kəl/

periodical

журнал

Meaning

a magazine or journal published at regular intervals

Example

She subscribed to a science periodical.

Она подписалась на научный журнал.

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪ.zən.əs/

Poisonous

ядовитый; токсичный; смертельный

Meaning

containing poison; toxic; deadly

Example

The snake is highly poisonous and dangerous.

Змея очень ядовита и опасна.

B2 noun /prəˈvɪʒ.ən/

Provision

провизия

Meaning

supplies of food and other necessary things; arrangement or preparation

Example

The government made provision for emergency supplies during the flood.

Правительство обеспечило провизию для экстренных поставок во время наводнения.

B2 noun /prɒp/

prop

реквизит

Meaning

an object used on stage by actors during a performance; something that supports or holds up

Example

The actor forgot his prop on stage.

Актер забыл свой реквизит на сцене.

B2 noun prɛsˈtiːʒ

prestige

престиж

Meaning

Widespread respect and admiration felt for someone or something on the basis of a perception of their achievements or quality.

Example

The university has gained international prestige for its research.

Университет приобрел международный престиж благодаря своим исследованиям.

B2 noun, adjective /ˌpəʊstˈɡrædʒuət/

postgraduate

аспирант

Meaning

A student who has completed a first degree and is studying for a further degree.

Example

She is doing postgraduate research in physics.

Она занимается аспирантскими исследованиями по физике.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rət/

Pirate

пират

Meaning

a person who attacks and robs ships at sea; someone who uses or reproduces copyrighted material illegally

Example

The pirate ship was spotted near the coast.

Пиратский корабль был замечен недалеко от побережья.

B2 adjective /prəˈfɪʃ.ənt/

proficient

квалифицированный

Meaning

Competent or skilled in doing or using something; having great knowledge or experience.

Example

She is highly proficient in multiple languages.

Она высококвалифицирована в нескольких языках.

B2 verb /prɪˈzjuːm/

presume

предполагать

Meaning

To suppose something is true without proof; to take for granted.

Example

I presume she has already left for the meeting.

Я предполагаю, что она уже ушла на встречу.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.rə.si/

Piracy

пиратство

Meaning

the practice of attacking and robbing ships at sea; the unauthorized use or reproduction of copyrighted material

Example

Software piracy costs companies billions of dollars annually.

Пиратство программного обеспечения обходится компаниям миллиардами долларов ежегодно.

B2 adjective /prɪˈventɪv/

Preventive

профилактический; предназначен для предотвращения чего-либо

Meaning

designed to prevent something from happening; protective against disease

Example

Regular exercise is a preventive measure against heart disease.

Регулярные физические упражнения — это профилактическая мера против сердечных заболеваний.

B2 noun /ˈpɜː.tʃəs.ɪŋ ˈpaʊ.ɚ/

purchasing power

покупательская способность

Meaning

The amount of goods and services that can be purchased with a unit of currency.

Example

Due to inflation, people's purchasing power has decreased.

Из-за инфляции покупательская способность людей снизилась.

B2 noun /prəˈvaɪdər/

provider

поставщик

Meaning

a person or thing that provides something.

Example

The service provider ensures that all customers receive timely support.

Поставщик услуг гарантирует, что все клиенты получат своевременную поддержку.

B2 noun /ˈpɪl.ɡrɪm/

Pilgrim

пилигрим; путешественник

Meaning

a person who journeys to a sacred place for religious reasons; a traveler

Example

The pilgrim walked for days to reach the holy shrine.

Пилигрим шел несколько дней, чтобы добраться до святого святилища.

B2 adjective /ˌprɒb.ləˈmæt.ɪk/

Problematic

проблематичный; вызывающий проблемы

Meaning

causing problems; troublesome; difficult to deal with

Example

The new policy changes are problematic and need to be reviewed.

Новые изменения в политике являются проблемными и требуют пересмотра.

B2 noun prɪˈsɪʒ.ən

precision

точность

Meaning

The quality of being exact and accurate.

Example

High precision instruments are used in surgery.

В хирургии используются инструменты высокой точности.

B2 noun /ˌpɛnɪˈtreɪʃən/

penetration

проникновение

Meaning

The act of piercing or entering into something.

Example

The company's market penetration grew rapidly.

Рыночное проникновение компании быстро увеличилось.

B2 noun pɑrˈtɪʃən

partition

разделение

Meaning

The action of dividing or being divided into parts; separation.

Example

Partition caused unrest.

Разделение вызвало беспокойство.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəˌtaɪp/

prototype

прототип

Meaning

The first model or version of something, used as a sample for testing or improvement.

Example

The company built a prototype of the new smartphone before mass production.

Компания построила прототип нового смартфона до массового производства.

B2 noun /ˈpeə.rən.tɪŋ/

parenting

воспитание

Meaning

The care and training a child receives while growing up, involving the development of their mental, physical, and social aspects.

Example

Effective parenting helps children develop confidence and independence.

Эффективное воспитание помогает детям развивать уверенность в себе и независимость.

B2 noun /ˈpærɪʃ/

parish

парафия

Meaning

A local church community or the area served by a parish church.

Example

The parish gathered for Sunday service.

Парафия собралась для воскресной службы.

B2 noun /pərˈfek.ʃən/

Perfection

совершенство

Meaning

the state of being complete and without flaws; the highest degree of excellence

Example

The artist spent years trying to achieve perfection in his paintings.

Художник потратил годы, пытаясь достичь совершенства в своих картинах.

B2 noun /ˈprɛʃər ˈkʊkər/

Pressure cooker

скороварка

Meaning

a sealed cooking pot that uses steam pressure to cook food faster

Example

Using a pressure cooker reduces cooking time by more than half.

Использование скороварки сокращает время приготовления пищи более чем в два раза.

B2 noun /ˌpɜː.sɪˈvɪə.rəns/

perseverance

упорство

Meaning

Persistence in doing something despite difficulty or delay in achieving success

Example

His perseverance helped him achieve his dreams.

Его упорство помогло ему достичь своих мечт.

B2 adjective /ˈpɔɪn.tɪd/

Pointed

острый; прямой и однозначный

Meaning

having a sharp end; direct and unambiguous

Example

She made a pointed remark about his behavior.

Она сделала прямое замечание о его поведении.

B2 verb /pərˈsiːvd/

perceived

счастье

Meaning

to become aware of something through the senses or the mind; to understand or interpret

Example

She perceived a hint of sadness in his voice.

Она не смогла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːs.tʃər/

Posture

счастье

Meaning

the position in which someone holds their body; a particular attitude or approach

Example

Good posture is important for preventing back pain.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 noun plɒt

plot

сюжет

Meaning

The main story of a piece of writing, or the series of events that happen in it.

Example

The plot of A Tale of Two Cities is intense and gripping.

Сюжет 'Повести о двух городах' напряженный и захватывающий.

B2 adjective /ˈplɔː.zə.bəl/

plausible

правдоподобный или вероятный

Meaning

Seeming reasonable or probable; credible or believable.

Example

His excuse seemed plausible, but I had my doubts.

Его оправдание казалось правдоподобным, но у меня были сомнения.

B2 adjective /ˈpoʊ.lər/

polar

полярный, относящийся к полюсам

Meaning

relating to the North or South Pole; opposite in nature or character

Example

Penguins live in polar regions of the Earth.

Пингвины живут в полярных регионах Земли.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːrtɪkəl/

particle

частица

Meaning

a very small piece or amount of something

Example

Dust particles floated in the air near the window.

Пылевые частицы плавали в воздухе возле окна.

B2 noun /ˈpɛbl/

pebble

галька

Meaning

a small smooth stone found on beaches or rivers

Example

He threw a pebble into the pond and watched the ripples.

Он бросил гальку в пруд и наблюдал за волнами.

B2 noun /ˈpær.ə.daɪs/

Paradise

рай; место или состояние совершенного счастья; идеальное место

Meaning

heaven; a place or state of perfect happiness; an ideal or perfect place

Example

The tropical island was like paradise for the tourists.

Тропический остров был как рай для туристов.

B2 noun /ˈpesɪˌmɪzəm/

pessimism

пессимизм

Meaning

A tendency to see the worst aspect of things or believe the worst will happen.

Example

Her constant pessimism made it hard to stay optimistic.

Её постоянный пессимизм мешал оставаться оптимистичной.

B2 noun /fɪˈlɒs.ə.fi/

philosophy

философия

Meaning

the study of the fundamental nature of knowledge, reality, and existence

Example

Her philosophy emphasizes kindness and empathy.

Ее философия подчеркивает доброту и эмпатию.