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B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

учёный
Meaning
Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.
Example
He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.
Он написал учёную статью о древней философии.
B2 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

мягко или тихо
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Она говорила мягко, чтобы не разбудить малыша.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.
B2 noun /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.
B2 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать
Meaning
To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.
Example
The king summoned his advisors to the court.
Король призвал своих советников в суд.
B2 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

ищущий
Meaning
a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth
Example
The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.
Ищущий путешествовал далеко, чтобы найти ответы на свои вопросы.
B2 noun /sɜːˈveɪ.ləns/

surveillance

наблюдение
Meaning
Close observation, especially of a suspected spy or criminal; continuous watching of a place, person, or situation.
Example
Government agencies conduct surveillance on cyber threats.
Государственные агентства проводят наблюдение за киберугрозами.
B2 noun /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

образец; экзепляр; проба
Meaning
an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing
Example
The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.
Учёный собрал образец крови для анализа.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.
B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать
Meaning
to take away a number or amount from another number or amount
Example
If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.
Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
B2 noun /sɪlk/

silk

шелк
Meaning
a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms
Example
The dress was made of pure silk.
Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.
B2 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

раздавить
Meaning
to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken
Example
She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.
Она случайно раздавила насекомое своим ботинком.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.
B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

стремиться
Meaning
To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.
Example
She strives to be the best student in her class.
Она стремится быть лучшей ученицей в своем классе.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

распылять
Meaning
to apply liquid to something in a fine mist
Example
She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.
Она распылила духи на своё запястье перед тем, как уйти.
B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший
Meaning
highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important
Example
The Supreme Court made the final decision.
Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.
B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий
Meaning
located all around a particular place or thing; nearby
Example
The surrounding hills were covered in mist.
Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.
B2 adjective /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

алый
Meaning
a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge
Example
The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.
Алые розы в саду выглядели великолепно на утреннем свету.
B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

символический
Meaning
serving as a symbol or representing something else
Example
The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.
Голубь символизирует мир и свободу.
B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

герметизировать, закрывать
Meaning
The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.
Example
Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.
Запечатывание трещин в стенах может предотвратить проникновение вредителей.
B2 verb /sʌk/

suck

сосать
Meaning
to draw something into the mouth by using the lips and tongue
Example
The baby began to suck her thumb.
Ребенок начал сосать свой палец.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
B2 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе
Meaning
characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning
Example
She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.
Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.
B2 verb ˈstɪmjəleɪt

stimulate

стимулировать
Meaning
To encourage or promote the development or growth of something
Example
Proper sunlight stimulates plant growth.
Подобающий солнечный свет стимулирует рост растений.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.
B2 noun /ˈspəʊkspɜːrsən/

spokesperson

спикер
Meaning
a person who speaks on behalf of others or an organization
Example
The spokesperson addressed the press conference on behalf of the company.
Спикер выступил на пресс-конференции от имени компании.
B2 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий
Meaning
having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with
Example
The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.
Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.
B2 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

выпрямить
Meaning
to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize
Example
She straightened her hair before the meeting.
Она выпрямила волосы перед встречей.
B2 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

сезонный
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Многие компании нанимают сезонных работников во время каникул.
B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

серьезный
Meaning
Very great; intense or extreme in degree.
Example
Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.
Без действий последствия изменения климата станут серьезными.
B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

неустойчивый; дрожащий; ненадежный; слабый
Meaning
unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak
Example
His voice was shaky with nervousness.
Его голос дрожал от нервозности.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость
Meaning
Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.
Example
Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.
Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
B2 verb /stɜːr/

stir

перемешивать
Meaning
to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid
Example
She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.
Она перемешала суп, чтобы убедиться, что он не сгорит.
B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата
Meaning
a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit
Example
The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.
Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

излишек
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
В этом году в стране излишек продуктов питания.
B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание
Meaning
The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.
Example
Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.
Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.
B2 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

склон; наклонная поверхность
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Мы поднялись по крутому склону горы.
B2 noun ˈʃɔːtkʌmɪŋz

shortcomings

недостатки
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
Институциональные недостатки негативно сказываются на поведении студентов.
B2 verb /slæp/

slap

пощёчина
Meaning
to hit someone quickly with the flat part of the hand; to strike sharply
Example
She was so angry that she slapped him across the face.
Она была так злонамерена, что ударила его по лицу.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmbəl/

Symbol

символ
Meaning
a mark or character used as a conventional representation of an object, function, or process
Example
The dove is a symbol of peace.
Голубь - это символ мира.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.
B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель
Meaning
A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.
Example
Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.
Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.
B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

щель
Meaning
a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed
Example
Insert the card into the slot to open the door.
Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор
Meaning
a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project
Example
The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.
Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.
B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

череп
Meaning
the bony framework of the head that protects the brain
Example
The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.
Доктор внимательно проверил рентгеновский снимок черепа.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий
Meaning
Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.
Example
The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.
Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.
B2 noun /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес
Meaning
a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement
Example
The new singer became an overnight sensation.
Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.
B2 adjective /slaɪ/

sly

хитрый / лукавый
Meaning
Clever in a deceitful or cunning way.
Example
She gave him a sly smile.
Она дала ему хитрую улыбку.
B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный
Meaning
slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive
Example
The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.
Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.
B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.
B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный
Meaning
able to provide for oneself without depending on others
Example
The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.
Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.
B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

смягчить
Meaning
to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.
Example
Heat will soften the butter quickly.
Тепло быстро размягчит масло.
B2 noun /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат
Meaning
A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.
Example
She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.
Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.
B2 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

избирательный
Meaning
relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept
Example
The university has a selective admission process for new students.
В университете есть избирательный процесс поступления для новых студентов.
B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье
Meaning
to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric
Example
She will stitch the torn dress carefully.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /ˈspɒnsəʃɪp/

sponsorship

спонсорство
Meaning
the act of supporting an event, activity, person, or organization financially or through other resources
Example
The event was made possible due to the sponsorship of several big companies.
Мероприятие стало возможным благодаря спонсорству нескольких крупных компаний.
B2 noun, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар
Meaning
the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam
Example
The kettle was steaming on the stove.
Чайник парил на плите.
B2 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой
Meaning
complete; absolute; transparent; very steep
Example
It was sheer luck that we found the place.
Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
B2 verb /spɪl/

spill

пролить
Meaning
to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident
Example
Be careful not to spill your coffee.
Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе.
B2 noun /ˈʃəʊ.keɪs/

showcase

витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
Выставка продемонстрировала лучшие работы художника.
B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый
Meaning
Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer
Example
The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.
Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.
B2 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать
Meaning
to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress
Example
The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.
Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.
B2 noun /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field
Example
His speciality is Italian cuisine.
Его специализация — итальянская кухня.
B2 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик
Meaning
a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic
Example
The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.
Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.
B2 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык
Meaning
very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written
Example
The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.
Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

якобы
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.
B2 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит
Meaning
A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.
Example
The summit addressed pressing global issues.
Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.
B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье
Meaning
a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it
Example
The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.
Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.
B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

пароход
Meaning
a ship or boat powered by steam engines
Example
The old steamer crossed the river slowly.
Старый пароход медленно пересек реку.
B2 adjective /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

сентиментальный
Meaning
having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences
Example
She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.
Она стала сентиментальной, когда смотрела на старые семейные фотографии.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

симптомы
Meaning
signs or indications of a disease or condition
Example
Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.
Жар и кашель - это обычные симптомы гриппа.
B2 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning
to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow
Example
The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.
B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

прожектор
Meaning
a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention
Example
The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.
Певец гордо стоял в свете прожектора.
B2 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

серьезность; важность
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Серьезность ситуации стала очевидной, когда врач заговорил.
B2 noun, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Он исповедал свой грех священнику.
B2 noun /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия
Meaning
Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.
Example
The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.
Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.
B2 adjective /ˈsteɪʃəˌneri/

stationary

неподвижный
Meaning
Not moving or not intended to be moved.
Example
The car remained stationary at the red light.
Машина осталась неподвижной на красном свете.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

скользкий
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Пол был очень скользким после уборки.
B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.
B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/

Signature

подпись
Meaning
a person's name written in their own handwriting as identification or authorization
Example
Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.
Пожалуйста, поставьте свою подпись внизу документа.
B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

стабильный
Meaning
firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly
Example
He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.
Он держал свою руку стабильно, рисуя картину.
B2 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.
B2 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

снегопад
Meaning
the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls
Example
The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.
Сильный снегопад заблокировал все дороги вчера.
B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать
Meaning
to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size
Example
Her ankle began to swell after the injury.
Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.
B2 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

болото
Meaning
An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.
Example
The village was built near a swamp.
Деревня была построена рядом с болотом.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург
Meaning
a doctor who performs medical operations
Example
The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.
Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.
B2 verb /səʊ/

sew

счастье
Meaning
to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread
Example
She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.
Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.
B2 verb /suː/

sue

подать в суд
Meaning
to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law
Example
She decided to sue the company for damages.
Она решила подать в суд на компанию за ущерб.
B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры
Meaning
Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.
Example
Use subtitles for better understanding.
Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.
B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

брат/сестра
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
У неё три брата и сестры, два брата и одна сестра.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

нехватка свежего воздуха; плохо вентилируемый; формальная и консервативная позиция
Meaning
lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude
Example
The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.
Комната была душной и нуждалась в свежем воздухе.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.
B2 noun /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение
Meaning
The area around a person, place, or thing.
Example
She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.
Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.
B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб
Meaning
a very tall building of many stories
Example
The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.
Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.
B2 noun /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

скрининг или показ
Meaning
the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program
Example
The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.
Больница предложила бесплатное медицинское обследование для всех сотрудников.
B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить
Meaning
To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate
Example
The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.
Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.
B2 verb /swer/

swear

клясться
Meaning
to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath
Example
I swear to tell the truth.
Я клянусь сказать правду.
B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

сексуально
Meaning
in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings
Example
The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.
Фильм был признан слишком сексуально откровенным для молодой аудитории.
B2 adjective /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

спонтанный
Meaning
done without planning; natural and unforced
Example
Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.
Их спонтанный танец под дождем был красивым.
B2 adjective /suːˈpɪə.ri.ər/

Superior

превосходящий; лучший
Meaning
higher in rank, quality, or importance; better than average
Example
This product is superior to all others in the market.
Этот продукт превосходит все остальные на рынке.
B2 noun /ˈstɑːrtər/

starter

человек или вещь, которая что-то начинает; первое блюдо на обеде
Meaning
a person or thing that starts something; the first course of a meal
Example
The starter of the meal was a fresh salad.
Первое блюдо на обеде было свежее салат.
B2 noun ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

солневая энергия
Meaning
Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.
Example
Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.
Солнечная энергия жизненно важна для снижения выбросов углерода.
B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

поставщик
Meaning
a person or company that provides goods or services
Example
The supplier delivered the products on time.
Поставщик доставил продукцию вовремя.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный
Meaning
Relating to or forming part of a structure.
Example
The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.
Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка
Meaning
A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.
Example
The stakes were high for the success of the project.
Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.
B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

устойчивое развитие
Meaning
Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.
Example
Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.
Экотуризм способствует устойчивому развитию в местных сообществах.
B2 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион
Meaning
a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting
Example
The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.
Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

братья и сестры
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Братья и сестры обычно находятся на одном уровне в семейном дереве.
B2 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить
Meaning
to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity
Example
The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.
Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.
B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный
Meaning
connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship
Example
The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.
Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.
B2 verb /skɪm/

skim

бегло читать
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Она пробежала глазами по отчету перед встречей.