B2 noun /ˈkwɪə.ri/

Query

вопрос; запрос;

Meaning

a question or inquiry; a request for information

Example

I have a query about the new policy changes in the company.

У меня есть вопрос о новых изменениях в политике компании.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɜːrki/

quirky

эксцентричный

Meaning

Unusual in an interesting, charming, or odd way.

Example

She has a quirky sense of fashion that makes her stand out.

У неё эксцентричный стиль, который выделяет её.

B2 noun /kwest/

Quest

поиск; задание

Meaning

a journey or search for something; an adventure to achieve a goal

Example

The knight embarked on a quest to find the legendary treasure.

Рыцарь отправился в поиски, чтобы найти легендарное сокровище.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɔːrtərli/

Quarterly

ежеквартально

Meaning

occurring every three months; relating to a quarter of a year

Example

The company publishes quarterly reports to shareholders.

Компания публикует квартальные отчеты для акционеров.

B2 noun /kwɪlt/

Quilt

одеяло

Meaning

a warm bed covering made of padding enclosed between layers of fabric

Example

Grandmother made a beautiful quilt with colorful patches for my bed.

Бабушка сделала красивое одеяло с цветными заплатками для моей кровати.

B2 adjective /ˈkwestʃənəbl/

Questionable

сомнительный

Meaning

doubtful; dubious; suspicious; open to doubt or suspicion

Example

His questionable business practices led to an investigation.

Его сомнительные деловые практики привели к расследованию.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑː.lɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Qualitative

качественный

Meaning

relating to quality or character rather than quantity; descriptive rather than numerical

Example

The research focuses on qualitative analysis rather than numbers.

Исследование сосредоточено на качественном анализе, а не на цифрах.

B2 noun /ˈkwɒr.əl/

Quarrel

ссора; спор

Meaning

an angry argument or disagreement between people

Example

They had a quarrel about money and stopped talking to each other.

Они поссорились из-за денег и перестали разговаривать друг с другом.

B2 verb /kweɪk/

quake

трястись

Meaning

to shake or tremble, often due to fear or a natural event like an earthquake

Example

The ground began to quake during the earthquake.

Земля начала дрожать во время землетрясения.

B2 noun ˈkwəʊ.tə

quota

квота

Meaning

A limited or fixed number or amount of people or things, in particular.

Example

The quota reform was a key demand.

Реформа квоты была ключевым требованием.

B2 noun ˈkwɒlɪti sliːp

quality sleep

качественный сон

Meaning

Deep and healthy sleep that is adequate and restorative, ensuring physical and mental well-being

Example

Quality sleep improves cognitive function and overall health.

Качественный сон улучшает когнитивные функции и общее состояние здоровья.

B2 noun /ˌkwes.tʃəˈneər/

questionnaire

анкетa

Meaning

a set of written questions used to collect information or opinions

Example

Participants filled out a detailed questionnaire about their habits.

Участники заполнили подробную анкету о своих привычках.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔː.tərz/

Quarters

жилище; казармы; военное жилье

Meaning

living accommodation; lodgings; military housing

Example

The soldiers returned to their quarters after the training exercise.

Солдаты вернулись в свои казармы после учебного занятия.

B2 noun /ˈkwɔːtərˌbæk/

quarterback

квотербек

Meaning

the player who directs a team’s offense in American football

Example

The quarterback threw a perfect pass.

Квотербек бросил идеальный пас.

B2 adjective /ˈkwɑːn.tɪ.teɪ.tɪv/

Quantitative

количественный

Meaning

relating to quantity or amount; expressed in terms of numbers or measurements

Example

The study provides quantitative evidence of climate change effects.

Исследование предоставляет количественные доказательства воздействия изменения климата.

B2 noun /kwəʊˈteɪʃən/

quotation

цитата; ценовое предложение

Meaning

a group of words taken from a text or speech and repeated exactly; an estimated price given for goods or services

Example

The article opened with a famous quotation from Shakespeare.

Статья начиналась с известной цитаты Шекспира.

B2 noun/verb /ˈkwɒr.ən.tiːn/

quarantine

карантин

Meaning

A period of isolation to prevent the spread of disease.

Example

The travelers were placed in quarantine for two weeks.

Путешественников поместили на карантин на две недели.