B2 noun pəˈspek.tɪvz

perspectives

перспектива

Meaning

A particular attitude toward or way of regarding something; a point of view.

Example

New perspectives enhance understanding.

Новые перспективы помогают улучшить понимание.

B2 adjective /prəˈɡrɛsɪv/

progressive

прогрессивный

Meaning

favoring or implementing new and modern ideas or policies; moving forward or improving

Example

She holds progressive views on social justice and equality.

У нее прогрессивные взгляды на социальную справедливость и равенство.

B2 noun /ˈpiː.lər/

Peeler

овощечистка

Meaning

a kitchen tool used to remove the outer skin or peel from fruits and vegetables

Example

Use a peeler to remove the potato skin.

Используйте овощечистку, чтобы снять кожуру с картошки.

B2 noun /plænˈteɪʃən/

plantation

плантация

Meaning

a large area of land where crops are grown, often for commercial purposes

Example

The sugarcane plantation stretched for miles across the valley.

Плантация сахарного тростника простиралась на несколько миль через долину.

B2 noun /ˈpleɪsmənt/

placement

размещение или назначение

Meaning

the act of putting something or someone in a particular position or job

Example

The company arranged job placement for the graduates.

Компания организовала трудоустройство для выпускников.

B2 verb prəˈlɒŋ

prolong

продлить

Meaning

To extend the duration of something; to make something last longer.

Example

A healthy diet helps prolong life expectancy.

Здоровое питание помогает продлить продолжительность жизни.

B2 adjective ˌprəʊˈæk.tɪv

proactive

проактивный

Meaning

Taking action by causing change and not only reacting to change when it happens.

Example

Proactive strategies are needed to combat scarcity.

Проактивные стратегии необходимы для борьбы с нехваткой.

B2 noun /ˌprɒsɪˈkjuːʃən/

prosecution

обвинение

Meaning

The act of bringing a criminal charge against someone and pursuing legal action in court.

Example

The prosecution presented strong evidence against the defendant.

Обвинение представило убедительные доказательства против обвиняемого.

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 /ˈpʌŋk.tʃər/

Puncture

прокол

Meaning

a small hole in a tire that causes air to escape

Example

I had to fix a puncture in my bicycle tire this morning.

Мне пришлось исправить прокол на моем велосипеде сегодня утром.

B2 noun /ˈproʊtəkɔːl/

protocol

протокол

Meaning

an official procedure or system of rules

Example

The security team followed strict protocol during the event.

Команда безопасности следовала строгому протоколу во время мероприятия.

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 /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 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 prəˈsiːdɪŋz

proceedings

процедуры

Meaning

An event or a series of activities involving a formal or set procedure.

Example

The proceedings discussed language issues.

Процедуры обсудили проблемы с языком.

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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 adjective + noun ˈpraɪməri əbˈdʒektɪv

primary objective

основная цель

Meaning

The main goal or chief aim of an activity, project, or endeavor.

Example

The primary objective of the event was to promote recycling.

Основная цель мероприятия заключалась в продвижении переработки.

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 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 verb /prəˈkleɪm/

proclaim

провозглашать

Meaning

to announce something publicly or officially, especially something important

Example

The president proclaimed a national day of mourning.

Президент провозгласил национальный день траура.

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 noun pəˈluː.tənts

pollutants

загрязнители

Meaning

A substance that pollutes or contaminates the environment.

Example

Pollutants contribute to environmental degradation.

Загрязняющие вещества способствуют деградации окружающей среды.

B2 noun /ˈpredʒ.ə.dɪs/

Prejudice

предвзятость

Meaning

preconceived opinion that is not based on reason or actual experience

Example

We must fight against prejudice and discrimination in our society.

Мы должны бороться с предвзятостью и дискриминацией в нашем обществе.

B2 noun /ˈprɛsɪdənt/

precedent

прецедент

Meaning

An earlier event or decision that serves as a guide or example for future similar situations.

Example

The judge’s ruling set a new precedent for similar cases.

Решение судьи установило новый прецедент для подобных дел.

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 verb /pəˈtroʊl/

patrol

патрулировать

Meaning

to move around an area to watch or guard it

Example

The police patrol the streets at night to ensure safety.

Полиция патрулирует улицы ночью, чтобы обеспечить безопасность.

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 noun, adjective /prɪˈmɪər/ or /ˈpriːmiər/

premier

премьер-министр / главный

Meaning

the head of government in some countries; first in importance or rank

Example

The French premier addressed the nation.

Французский премьер-министр обратился к нации.

B2 noun /ˈprɪv.ə.lɪdʒ/

Privilege

привилегия

Meaning

a special right or advantage that only one person or group has

Example

It's a privilege to work with such talented people.

Это привилегия работать с такими талантливыми людьми.

B2 noun /ˈpɒlən/

pollen

пыльца

Meaning

fine powder produced by flowers, used in fertilization

Example

Bees collect pollen from flowers to make honey.

Пчёлы собирают пыльцу с цветов, чтобы делать мёд.

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 /præŋk/

prank

шутка

Meaning

A trick that is intended to be funny but not harmful.

Example

They played a harmless prank on their friend during the party.

Они сыграли безвредную шутку с другом на вечеринке.

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 verb /pəˈluːt/

pollute

загрязнять

Meaning

to make air, water, or land dirty and harmful to people, animals, and plants

Example

Factories pollute the environment with toxic chemicals.

Фабрики загрязняют окружающую среду токсичными химикатами.

B2 noun /ˈpjʊə.rɪ.ti/

Purity

чистота; чистота; свобода от загрязнений

Meaning

the state of being pure; cleanness or freedom from contamination

Example

The purity of the mountain water was remarkable.

Чистота горной воды была замечательной.

B2 verb /pʌmp/

pump

накачивать

Meaning

to force liquid or gas to move in a particular direction using a device

Example

They pumped water from the well into the tank.

Они откачивали воду из колодца в бак.

B2 verb /priːtʃ/

preach

проповедовать

Meaning

to deliver a religious or moral talk, often in a church setting

Example

The pastor preached about forgiveness and kindness.

Пастор проповедовал о прощении и доброте.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒɪst/

psychologist

психолог

Meaning

a person who studies mental processes and behavior

Example

The psychologist helped him cope with his anxiety.

Психолог помог ему справиться с его тревожностью.

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 verb /prɪˈsiːd/

precede

предшествовать

Meaning

to come before something in time, order, or position

Example

A brief introduction precedes each chapter.

Краткое введение предшествует каждой главе.

B2 noun pɪər ˈɪnfluəns

peer influence

влияние сверстников

Meaning

The effect that members of a peer group have on each other, especially in terms of behavior, attitudes, and decision-making.

Example

Peer influence can shape juvenile behavior significantly.

Влияние сверстников может значительно формировать поведение молодежи.

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 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 noun /ˈprəʊsesə/

processor

процессор

Meaning

a machine or device that processes something, especially a computer's central processing unit (CPU)

Example

The new laptop has a faster processor.

У нового ноутбука есть более быстрый процессор.

B2 adjective /prɪˈzentəbl/

Presentable

представительный; подходящий для того, чтобы быть увиденным на публике

Meaning

neat and suitable for being seen in public; acceptable in appearance

Example

Make sure you look presentable for the job interview.

Убедитесь, что вы выглядите презентабельно для собеседования.

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 noun /pəˈzeʃ.ən/

Possession

владение; собственность; контроль

Meaning

something that belongs to someone; the state of having or owning something

Example

The house has been in their family's possession for generations.

Дом находится в собственности их семьи уже несколько поколений.

B2 noun /ˈpaɪ.θən/

Python

питон

Meaning

a large non-venomous snake that kills prey by constriction

Example

The python wrapped around its prey tightly.

Питон обвил свою добычу крепко.

B2 noun ˈprɑː.sest fuːdz

processed foods

обработанные продукты питания

Meaning

Foods that have been altered from their natural state through various methods such as canning, freezing, refrigeration, dehydration and aseptic processing.

Example

Excessive consumption of processed foods leads to health issues.

Чрезмерное потребление обработанных продуктов питания ведет к проблемам со здоровьем.

B2 noun /ˈpɑːtnəʃɪp/

partnership

партнёрство

Meaning

the state of being a partner or a group of partners

Example

Our partnership has helped both companies grow.

Наше партнёрство помогло обеим компаниям развиваться.

B2 adjective /prɪˈdɒmɪnənt/

predominant

преобладающий

Meaning

Having superior strength, influence, or authority; most common or noticeable.

Example

The predominant color in the painting is blue.

Преобладающий цвет на картине - синий.

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.

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 adverb /pɪˈkju:.li.ə.li/

Peculiarly

странно; необычным образом

Meaning

in a strange or unusual way; in a manner that is distinctive or characteristic

Example

She dressed peculiarly for the formal dinner, wearing bright colors and unusual patterns.

Она оделась странно для официального ужина, носив яркие цвета и необычные узоры.

B2 adjective /ˈpleɪfəl/

playful

игривый, шаловливый

Meaning

full of fun and high spirits; lively

Example

The puppy was very playful, running around the garden.

Щенок был очень игривым, бегал по саду.

B2 noun /prækˈtɪʃ.ən.ər/

practitioner

практикующий

Meaning

a person actively engaged in a profession, especially medicine or law

Example

She is a skilled medical practitioner.

Она квалифицированный медицинский практикующий.

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 ˈpɛs.tɪ.saɪdz

pesticides

пестициды

Meaning

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

Example

Excessive pesticides use can harm the environment.

Чрезмерное использование пестицидов может навредить окружающей среде.

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 /ˈpɛrɪʃ/

perish

погибать

Meaning

To die, especially in a sudden or violent way.

Example

Many soldiers perished in the war.

Многие солдаты погибли в войне.

B2 noun prɒsˈpɛr.ɪ.ti

prosperity

процветание

Meaning

The state of being prosperous; success or wealth.

Example

The country achieved great prosperity during the last decade.

Страна достигла большого процветания за последнее десятилетие.

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 /ˌpɜːrsəˈnel/

personnel

персонал

Meaning

People employed in an organization or engaged in an organized undertaking such as military service.

Example

The company is hiring more personnel for its new branch.

Компания нанимает больше персонала для своего нового филиала.

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 /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 /piːk/

Peak

вершина

Meaning

the highest point of a mountain or hill; the maximum level or intensity

Example

The climbers reached the peak of Mount Everest.

Альпинисты достигли вершины горы Эверест.

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 /ˈpɪnpɔɪnt/

pinpoint

точно определить

Meaning

to locate or identify something with precision

Example

The detective was able to pinpoint the exact location of the suspect.

Детектив смог точно определить местоположение подозреваемого.

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 /ˈpæm.flət/

pamphlet

буклет

Meaning

a small booklet or brochure containing information or arguments about a subject

Example

The health department distributed a pamphlet about nutrition.

Департамент здравоохранения распределил буклет о питании.

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 verb prəˈlɔŋd

prolonged

продле́нный

Meaning

Extended in duration; made to last longer than usual.

Example

Modern medicine has prolonged life expectancy.

Современная медицина продлила продолжительность жизни.

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 /pəˈluː.tɪd/

polluted

загрязнённый

Meaning

Contaminated with harmful or poisonous substances.

Example

Polluted air causes severe health problems.

Загрязнённый воздух вызывает серьёзные проблемы со здоровьем.

B2 noun ˌprez.əˈveɪ.ʃən

preservation

сохранение

Meaning

The action of maintaining something in its original or existing state; protection from harm or damage.

Example

Proper preservation extends the lifespan of machinery.

Правильная сохранность увеличивает срок службы оборудования.

B2 adverb /prɪˈzjuːməbli/

presumably

предположительно

Meaning

used to convey that something is assumed to be true though not known for certain

Example

Presumably, he forgot to send the email.

Предположительно, он забыл отправить письмо.

B2 adjective /praɪm/

prime

первоклассный, важный

Meaning

Of the best quality; most important; peak condition.

Example

She is in the prime of her career.

Она на лучшем этапе своей карьеры.

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/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 ˈprɒs.pekt

prospect

перспектива

Meaning

The possibility or likelihood of some future event occurring.

Example

The project's success holds great prospect for the economy.

Успех проекта открывает большие перспективы для экономики.

B2 noun /ˈprɛzɪdənsi/

presidency

президентская должность

Meaning

the office or position of being a president

Example

He was elected to the presidency in 2020.

Он был избран на президентство в 2020 году.

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 /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 noun /ˈpen neɪm/

Pen-name

псевдоним

Meaning

a fictitious name used by an author instead of their real name; a pseudonym

Example

Mark Twain was the pen-name of Samuel Clemens.

Марк Твен был псевдонимом Сэмюэля Клеменса.

B2 noun /pəˈnɪn.sjə.lə/

Peninsula

полуостров

Meaning

a piece of land that is almost completely surrounded by water but connected to the mainland

Example

The Korean Peninsula is located in East Asia.

Корейский полуостров находится в Восточной Азии.

B2 adjective ˈpeɪn.ləs

painless

безболезненный

Meaning

Not causing pain; involving little effort or stress.

Example

Modern methods ensure painless treatment.

Современные методы обеспечивают безболезненное лечение.

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 noun /feɪz/

Phase

фаза; отдельный этап или стадия в процессе изменений или развития

Meaning

a distinct period or stage in a process of change or development

Example

The project is now in its final phase.

Проект теперь находится на своей последней фазе.

B2 noun /ˈpæd.i/

Paddy

необработанный рис; рисовое поле

Meaning

rice in its natural state before processing; a field where rice is grown

Example

The farmers worked hard in the paddy fields during harvest season.

Фермеры усердно работали на рисовых полях во время сезона сбора урожая.

B2 noun /ˌproʊɪˈbɪʃən/

prohibition

запрещение

Meaning

The act of forbidding something by law or authority.

Example

The government announced the prohibition of smoking in public places.

Правительство объявило о запрете курения в общественных местах.

B2 verb /pruːn/

prune

обрезать

Meaning

to cut off unwanted parts of a plant or tree to help it grow better

Example

Gardeners prune the trees in spring to encourage growth.

Садовники обрезают деревья весной, чтобы стимулировать рост.

B2 adjective /ˈpæn.ɪ.ki/

Panicky

панический; тревожный и боязливый

Meaning

feeling or showing panic; anxious and fearful

Example

The crowd became panicky when the fire alarm sounded.

Толпа стала паниковать, когда сработала пожарная тревога.

B2 verb /ˈpiːtər/

peter

постепенно угасать

Meaning

to diminish gradually and come to an end; to fade or dwindle away

Example

The excitement of the event began to peter out after a few hours.

Волнение от события начало угасать через несколько часов.

B2 verb /prəˈvoʊk/

provoke

провоцировать

Meaning

To cause someone to become angry or to cause a reaction.

Example

His words provoked a heated argument.

Его слова спровоцировали бурную дискуссию.

B2 noun /ˈpɔːrɪdʒ/

porridge

каша

Meaning

A soft food made by boiling oats or other grains in milk or water.

Example

She had a bowl of porridge for breakfast.

Она съела тарелку каши на завтрак.

B2 noun /saɪˈkɒlədʒi/

psychology

психология

Meaning

the scientific study of the mind and behavior

Example

Psychology helps us understand how people think and act.

Психология помогает нам понять, как люди думают и действуют.

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 adjective /ˌprɛzɪˈdɛnʃəl/

presidential

президентский

Meaning

relating to a president or presidency

Example

The presidential election is scheduled for next month.

Президенские выборы назначены на следующий месяц.

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 /ˈpɛzənt/

peasant

крестьянин

Meaning

a poor farmer or agricultural laborer who owns or rents a small piece of land for cultivation

Example

The peasant worked hard in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Крестьянин работал усердно в поле с рассвета до заката.

B2 verb /pɪntʃ/

pinch

щипать

Meaning

to squeeze tightly between the fingers; to take a small amount

Example

She pinched a bit of salt into the soup.

Она добавила немного соли в суп.

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 /pʌŋk/

punk

панк

Meaning

a type of popular music, or the culture associated with it, characterized by loud, fast rhythms and rebellious attitudes

Example

He’s always been into punk music and fashion.

Он всегда увлекался панк-музыкой и модой.

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 adjective /poʊˈɛt.ɪk/

poetic

поэтичный

Meaning

having qualities of poetry; expressive, beautiful, or imaginative

Example

Her speech had a poetic rhythm that captivated the audience.

Её речь имела поэтичный ритм, который очаровал аудиторию.

B2 adjective /fəˈnɒmɪnəl/

phenomenal

феноменальный

Meaning

extraordinary, remarkable, or exceptional in a way that is very impressive

Example

The team achieved phenomenal success in the tournament.

Команда достигла феноменального успеха на турнире.

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 /ˈfɪʃ.ɪŋ/

phishing

мошенничество с фишингом

Meaning

The fraudulent practice of sending emails purporting to be from reputable companies in order to induce individuals to reveal personal information.

Example

Phishing emails often trick people into revealing passwords.

Фишинг-имейлы часто обманывают людей, заставляя их раскрывать пароли.