C2 noun /ˈsɛpəlˌtʃər/

Sepulture

гробница; могила;

Meaning

the act of burying a dead body; burial; a grave or tomb

Example

The ancient king's sepulture was discovered by archaeologists.

Сепулькре древнего короля было обнаружено археологами.

B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

редкий; трудно найти; существующий в небольших количествах

Meaning

rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities

Example

Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.

Свежее вода становится все более редким ресурсом в пустынных регионах.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

весна

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Цветы распускаются весной.

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.

C2 adjective /splɪˈnɛtɪk/

splenetic

раздражительный, злобный

Meaning

bad-tempered, irritable, spiteful

Example

His splenetic remarks offended everyone in the room.

Его раздражительные замечания оскорбили всех в комнате.

C1 noun /ˌsɛrənˈdɪpɪti/

serendipity

серендипити

Meaning

The occurrence of events by chance in a happy or beneficial way.

Example

Finding that old photo album was pure serendipity.

Найти тот старый фотоальбом было чистой серендипити.

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.

B2 verb /ˈstrʌɡlɪŋ/

struggling

бороться

Meaning

Making forceful or violent efforts to get free of restraint or constriction; having difficulty achieving something.

Example

Many regions are struggling with economic recovery.

Многие регионы борются с экономическим восстановлением.

B2 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

тщательное расследование

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Новый закон находится под тщательным расследованием законодательным органом.

C2 adjective /sæŋˈɡwɪniəs/

sanguineous

кровавый

Meaning

Relating to blood; bloody.

Example

The surgeon examined the sanguineous discharge from the wound.

Хирург осмотрел сангвинозный discharge из раны.

A2 adjective /ˈsʌdən/

Sudden

внезапный; резкий; неожиданный;

Meaning

happening or done quickly and unexpectedly; abrupt

Example

There was a sudden change in the weather.

В погоде произошли внезапные изменения.

C2 noun /ˈsɪbəraɪt/

sybarite

сибарит

Meaning

a person who loves luxury and pleasure

Example

The millionaire was a true sybarite who lived only for comfort and enjoyment.

Миллионер был настоящим сибаритом, который жил только ради комфорта и удовольствия.

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, 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.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

подсолнух

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

Поле подсолнечников выглядело потрясающе на ярком солнце.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.

A2 adjective /ˈsuːpər/

super

супер

Meaning

excellent; very good

Example

She did a super job on the project.

Она сделала супер работу над проектом.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

секстант

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Используя секстант, навигатор определил положение корабля в полдень.

C1 adjective /ʃruːd/

Shrewd

проницательный; ловкий; умный

Meaning

having or showing sharp powers of judgment; astute

Example

The shrewd businessman made a profitable deal in the competitive market.

Хитрый бизнесмен заключил выгодную сделку на конкурентном рынке.

B2 verb /spɛər/

spare

дать что-то лишнее / спасать

Meaning

To give something that one has extra of; to refrain from harming or killing.

Example

Could you spare me a few minutes of your time?

Можете ли вы уделить мне несколько минут вашего времени?

C1 noun /ˈsɜːrəɡət/

surrogate

суррогат

Meaning

A substitute, especially a person deputizing for another in a specific role or office.

Example

The surrogate mother gave birth to the child after carrying it for nine months.

Суррогатная мать родила ребенка после того, как выносила его девять месяцев.

B1 noun /ˈseɪ.lər/

Sailor

моряк

Meaning

a person who works on a ship or boat; a member of a navy

Example

The experienced sailor navigated the ship through the storm.

Опытный моряк провел корабль через бурю.

A2 noun /stɛp/

step

Meaning

a movement made by lifting one foot and putting it down in a new position

Example

She took a step towards the door.

A2 adverb /ˈʃʊə.li/

Surely

несомненно

Meaning

without doubt; certainly

Example

You will surely pass the exam if you study hard.

Ты несомненно сдашь экзамен, если будешь усердно учиться.

B2 noun ˈsæt.əl.aɪt

satellite

спутник

Meaning

An artificial object which has been intentionally placed into orbit around a celestial body.

Example

Satellites provide critical data for research.

Спутники предоставляют важные данные для исследований.

A1 noun /skuːl/

school

школа

Meaning

An institution for educating children; also a group of people sharing the same ideas or discipline.

Example

The children walked to school together.

Дети пошли в школу вместе.

A2 noun /ˈsɛlər/

seller

счастье

Meaning

a person who sells something

Example

The seller offered a discount on bulk purchases.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

старческое слабоумие

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

Его забывчивость была приписана старческому слабоумию.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

C1 verb /ˈsɛvər/

sever

разрезать, разрывать отношения

Meaning

to cut off or separate, especially by cutting; to end a connection or relationship

Example

He had to sever ties with the company after the dispute.

Ему пришлось разорвать связи с компанией после спора.

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.

A2 noun /ˈspiːkər/

speaker

оратор

Meaning

a person who speaks or talks, especially as an occupation

Example

The speaker delivered an inspiring speech at the conference.

Оратор произнес вдохновляющую речь на конференции.

C2 adjective /ˈstɒlɪd/

stolid

невозмутимый, стойкий

Meaning

Calm, dependable, and showing little emotion or animation.

Example

Despite the chaos around him, he remained stolid and composed.

Несмотря на хаос вокруг него, он оставался спокойным и собранным.

C1 adjective /ˈsɜːrvɪsəbl/

serviceable

пригодный

Meaning

fit for use; usable; in working order

Example

The old bicycle is still serviceable despite its age.

Старый велосипед все еще пригоден к использованию, несмотря на свой возраст.

B1 noun ˈsaɪləns

silence

тишина

Meaning

Complete absence of sound; quietness.

Example

Silence filled the air near the graves.

Тишина заполнила воздух рядом с могилами.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

шокирующий

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

Новость о происшествии была шокирующей для всех.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.ɜːb/

Suburb

пригород

Meaning

a residential area outside the central part of a city; an outlying district of a city

Example

They moved to a quiet suburb to raise their children away from city noise.

Они переехали в тихий пригород, чтобы растить своих детей вдали от городского шума.

B2 noun ˈsuː.pər.fuːdz

superfoods

суперфуды

Meaning

Nutrient-dense foods that are particularly beneficial for health and well-being.

Example

Blueberries and spinach are superfoods rich in vitamins.

Черника и шпинат - это суперфуды, богатые витаминами.

A2 verb /səˈpɔːrt/

support

поддерживать

Meaning

to help or assist someone; to hold up or bear the weight of something

Example

The family will support their son through his studies.

Семья поддержит своего сына в учебе.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌb.ərn/

Stubborn

упрямый; настойчивый; упорный

Meaning

refusing to change opinion or course of action; persistent; obstinate

Example

The stubborn child refused to eat his vegetables.

Упрямый ребенок отказался есть свои овощи.

B1 noun /ˈʃed.juːl/

Schedule

расписание; план;

Meaning

a plan that lists things or events and the times when they will happen; timetable

Example

Please check your schedule before confirming the meeting time.

Пожалуйста, проверьте свой график перед подтверждением времени встречи.

C2 noun /sneɪk ɡɔːrd/

Snake gourd

змеиный кабачок

Meaning

a long, curved vegetable that resembles a snake, commonly used in South Asian cuisine

Example

The snake gourd grows in a twisted, serpentine shape in the garden.

Змеиный кабачок растет в изогнутой, змеиобразной форме в саду.

B2 adjective /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.

B2 adverb /ˈsmuːð.li/

Smoothly

гладко; без проблем

Meaning

without problems or difficulties; in an even and regular way

Example

The car runs smoothly on the new highway.

Машина едет гладко по новой трассе.

C1 adjective /ˈsleɪ.vɪʃ/

slavish

рабский

Meaning

showing no originality; completely imitative or overly submissive

Example

His slavish devotion to tradition prevented any innovation.

Его рабская преданность традиции предотвратила любые инновации.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.

A2 noun /soʊp/

Soap

мыло

Meaning

a cleaning agent made from fats or oils and used for washing

Example

Please wash your hands with soap and water.

Пожалуйста, мойте руки с мылом и водой.

B1 noun /ˈʃæd.oʊ/

Shadow

тень

Meaning

a dark area where light is blocked by something; a person's silhouette

Example

The tree cast a long shadow across the garden in the evening.

Дерево отбрасывало длинную тень через сад вечером.

B1 noun ˈstrʌk.tʃər

structure

структура

Meaning

The arrangement of and relations between the parts or elements of something complex.

Example

The structure is designed for safety and functionality.

Структура разработана для обеспечения безопасности и функциональности.

B2 noun /ˈseɡ.mənt/

Segment

сегмент; часть; разделённая часть

Meaning

each of the parts into which something is divided; a section or portion

Example

The orange was divided into eight segments.

Апельсин был разделён на восемь сегментов.

A1 pronoun /ˈsʌmbədi/

somebody

кто-то

Meaning

an unspecified person

Example

Somebody is knocking at the door.

Кто-то стучит в дверь.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊ.fə/

Sofa

диван

Meaning

a long upholstered seat for more than one person

Example

The family gathered on the sofa to watch TV.

Семья собралась на диване, чтобы посмотреть телевизор.

B1 adverb /ˈspeʃ.əl.i/

Specially

специально

Meaning

for a particular purpose; especially; specifically

Example

This gift was specially made for you.

Этот подарок был сделан специально для тебя.

C2 adjective /səˈlɪsɪtəs/

solicitous

заботливый

Meaning

showing concern or care for someone's health, happiness, or comfort

Example

She was always solicitous about the well-being of her students.

Она всегда была заботлива о благополучии своих студентов.

C1 noun, verb /slɜːr/

slur

оскорбление / обидное замечание

Meaning

An insulting remark or suggestion; or to speak indistinctly.

Example

He made a slur against her character.

Он сделал оскорбительное замечание о её характере.

C1 adjective /sɪmˈplɪstɪk/

simplistic

слишком упрощенный

Meaning

treating complex issues as if they were much simpler than they really are

Example

His explanation was too simplistic and ignored key details.

Его объяснение было слишком упрощенным и игнорировало ключевые детали.

B1 noun/adjective /ˈsmoʊ.kɪŋ/

smoking

курение

Meaning

The act of inhaling and exhaling the smoke of tobacco or other substances; wearing a tuxedo (adjective, formal context).

Example

Smoking is prohibited inside the building.

Курение запрещено внутри здания.

C1 verb /slɪŋ/

sling

подбрасывать, бросать

Meaning

to throw or hang something roughly or carelessly

Example

He slung his bag over his shoulder before leaving.

Он повесил сумку через плечо перед тем, как уйти.

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

счастье

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.

C1 noun /ˌsæl.ɪ.naɪˈzeɪ.ʃən/

salinization

увеличение солености

Meaning

The process of increasing salt content in soil.

Example

Excessive irrigation can cause salinization of farmland.

Чрезмерный полив может привести к увеличению солености сельскохозяйственных земель.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.mə.riːn/

Sub-marine

подводная лодка

Meaning

a warship with a streamlined hull designed to operate completely submerged in the sea

Example

The submarine dived deep into the ocean to avoid detection.

Субмарина нырнула глубоко в океан, чтобы избежать обнаружения.

C1 noun ˈsɒv.rɪn.ti

sovereignty

суверенитет

Meaning

The authority of a state to govern itself or another state; supreme power or authority.

Example

Sovereignty is essential for a nation's identity.

Суверенитет необходим для идентичности нации.

C2 noun /ˈstrɪk.tʃər/

stricture

ограничение, критика

Meaning

a restriction or limitation; a critical remark

Example

The new law placed a severe stricture on free speech.

Новый закон наложил жесткие ограничения на свободу слова.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnət/

senate

сенат

Meaning

a legislative or governing body, typically the upper chamber in a bicameral legislature

Example

The senate voted in favor of the new healthcare bill.

Сенат проголосовал за новый законопроект о здравоохранении.

C2 noun /spjuːm/

spume

пена

Meaning

Froth or foam, especially found on waves or liquids.

Example

The waves crashed against the rocks, leaving spume in the air.

Волны разбивались о скалы, оставляя пену в воздухе.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈskrɔːni/

scrawny

тощий

Meaning

very thin and bony, often looking unhealthy

Example

The scrawny boy could barely lift the heavy bag.

Тощий мальчик едва мог поднять тяжёлую сумку.

C1 verb /siːp/

seep

просачиваться медленно

Meaning

to flow or leak slowly through small openings or pores

Example

Water began to seep through the cracks in the wall.

Вода начала просачиваться через трещины в стене.

C1 noun /ˌsʌpəˈzɪʃən/

supposition

предположение

Meaning

An assumption or belief that something is true without certain proof.

Example

His plan was based on the supposition that the market would recover quickly.

Его план был основан на предположении, что рынок быстро восстановится.

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.

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 adjective /ˈsɛkʃʊəl/

sexual

сексуальный

Meaning

relating to the instincts, physiological processes, and activities connected with physical attraction or intimate physical contact between individuals

Example

The sexual health of individuals is an important topic in modern medicine.

Сексуальное здоровье людей — важная тема в современной медицине.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

скоро

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Поезд скоро приедет.

B2 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

C1 noun səˈlɪnɪti ɪnˈtruːʒən

salinity intrusion

проникновение соли

Meaning

The movement of salt water into freshwater areas, typically affecting coastal regions.

Example

Salinity intrusion affects coastal regions.

Проникновение соли влияет на прибрежные регионы.

C1 noun /səˈlaɪ.və/

Saliva

слюна

Meaning

the watery liquid secreted into the mouth by glands

Example

The dentist asked her to rinse the saliva from her mouth.

Стоматолог попросил её прополоскать слюну во рту.

A2 verb /ˈsetəl/

settle

осесть

Meaning

to resolve; to establish residence; to calm down

Example

They decided to settle in a quiet village.

Они решили осесть в тихой деревне.

B2 noun /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.

C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

вкусный

Meaning

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

Example

The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.

Шеф-повар приготовил вкусное блюдо, которое понравилось всем за столом.

B1 adjective /strɪkt/

Strict

строгий; требующий точного соблюдения правил

Meaning

demanding exact conformity to rules; severe; rigorous

Example

The teacher is very strict about homework deadlines.

Учитель очень строгий относительно сроков сдачи домашних заданий.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

поверхностный

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

Его понимание темы было довольно поверхностным.

C1 adjective /ˈstɪndʒi/

stingy

жадный

Meaning

unwilling to spend or give; miserly

Example

He is too stingy to buy a gift for his friend.

Он слишком жадный, чтобы купить подарок для своего друга.

C2 noun /səˈnɛs.əns/

senescence

старение

Meaning

The process of growing old or the condition of aging.

Example

The biologist studied senescence in plants to understand aging.

Биолог изучал сенесценцию растений, чтобы понять старение.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.

A1 noun /sʌn/

Sun

солнце

Meaning

the star around which the earth orbits; the source of light and heat for planets

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the west.

Солнце восходит на востоке и заходит на западе.

C1 verb /snʌb/

snub

пренебрегать

Meaning

to insult or ignore someone by treating them rudely

Example

He felt hurt when his invitation was snubbed.

Он почувствовал обиду, когда его приглашение было пренебрежено.

C1 adjective /ˈstoʊɪk/

stoic

стоический, невозмутимый

Meaning

Showing little or no emotion, even in difficult situations.

Example

She remained stoic during the crisis, never showing fear or panic.

Она оставалась стоической во время кризиса, не показывая страха или паники.

C1 noun /ˈstɛnsəl/

stencil

трафарет

Meaning

A thin sheet of material with a design cut out, used to produce the design on the surface below by applying paint or ink through the cut-out holes.

Example

The artist used a stencil to paint identical stars on the wall.

Художник использовал трафарет, чтобы нарисовать одинаковые звезды на стене.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.

C1 noun səˌsɛp.təˈbɪl.ə.ti

susceptibility

восприимчивость

Meaning

The quality of being likely to be influenced or harmed by a particular thing; vulnerability.

Example

High susceptibility to infections requires extra care.

Высокая восприимчивость к инфекциям требует дополнительного ухода.

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

стратегии

Meaning

A plan of action designed to achieve a long-term or overall aim; the art of planning and directing operations.

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

Эффективные стратегии могут смягчить последствия изменения климата.

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 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.

C1 noun /spæt/

spat

мелкая ссора

Meaning

a short, petty quarrel or argument

Example

They had a brief spat about who should do the dishes.

Они поссорились из-за того, кто должен мыть посуду.

A1 verb /ʃoʊ/

show

показать

Meaning

to display or present something to others; to make visible

Example

Can you show me the way to the station?

Можешь показать мне дорогу к станции?

B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след

Meaning

a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation

Example

There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.

На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.

C2 adjective /ˌsɛm.iˈsɪv.ə.laɪzd/

semicivilized

полуцивилизованный

Meaning

Partially civilized; having some aspects of civilization but not fully developed.

Example

The tribe was described as semicivilized by early explorers.

Племя было описано как полуцивилизованное первыми исследователями.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊ.vi.ət/

soviet

советский

Meaning

relating to the Soviet Union or its government

Example

The Soviet era saw significant changes in Eastern Europe.

Советская эра принесла значительные изменения в Восточной Европе.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.

A2 adjective /ˈskeəri/

scary

страшный

Meaning

causing fear or making you feel frightened

Example

That horror movie was really scary.

Этот фильм ужасов был действительно страшным.

C2 noun /səbˈsɜːviəns/

subservience

подчинение

Meaning

the condition of being too willing to obey or serve others

Example

His subservience to authority annoyed his colleagues.

Его подчинение власти раздражало его коллег.

A2 noun səkˈsɛs

success

успех

Meaning

The accomplishment of an aim or purpose; the attainment of popularity or profit

Example

Success requires focus and determination.

Успех требует сосредоточенности и решимости.

B1 noun /slaɪd/

Slide

горка

Meaning

a smooth surface for sliding down; a piece of playground equipment

Example

The children enjoyed playing on the slide at the park.

Дети наслаждались игрой на горке в парке.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.

A2 noun, verb /ʃɒt/

shot

выстрел

Meaning

a single attempt to hit something, usually with a weapon or a ball

Example

He took a shot at the goal.

Он сделал выстрел по воротам.

C1 noun /ˈstɒpɪdʒ/

stoppage

остановка; прекращение

Meaning

The act of stopping or ceasing; a halt in operation or activity

Example

The sudden stoppage of the train caused delays for all passengers.

Внезапная остановка поезда вызвала задержки у всех пассажиров.

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.

A2 noun /ʃɛlf/

shelf

полка

Meaning

a flat surface used for storing or displaying things, typically fixed to a wall or inside a cabinet

Example

I placed the books on the shelf next to the window.

Я положил книги на полку рядом с окном.

B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

сексуальный

Meaning

sexually attractive or exciting

Example

She wore a sexy red dress to the party.

Она носила сексуальное красное платье на вечеринке.

B1 verb /slɪp/

slip

поскользнуться

Meaning

to lose balance or fall while moving, or to accidentally slide from a position

Example

She slipped on the wet floor and fell.

Она поскользнулась на мокром полу и упала.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪnjuːi/

sinewy

мускулистый и сильный

Meaning

Lean and muscular; strong and tough.

Example

The athlete had a sinewy build that showed his strength.

У атлета было мускулистое телосложение, которое показывало его силу.

C1 noun /ˈstɪm.jʊ.laɪ/

stimuli

стимул

Meaning

Things that create reactions or provide motivation.

Example

Bright light and loud sounds are common stimuli for alertness.

Яркий свет и громкие звуки являются обычными стимулами для бдительности.

C1 verb /ˈsɔːntər/

saunter

прогуливаться

Meaning

to walk in a slow, relaxed manner without hurry or effort

Example

We sauntered along the riverside, stopping now and then to watch the boats.

Мы неспешно прогуливались вдоль набережной, иногда останавливаясь, чтобы посмотреть на лодки.

C2 noun /sɜːrˈsiːs/

surcease

прекращение

Meaning

a temporary or final ending or stopping of something

Example

The noise finally came to a surcease after midnight.

Шум наконец прекратился после полуночи.

B2 verb /skwiːz/

squeeze

сжимать

Meaning

to press something firmly, especially from all sides in order to extract or compress it

Example

She squeezed the toothpaste to get the last bit.

Она сжала тюбик с зубной пастой, чтобы извлечь последнюю часть.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪ.tɪd/

superannuated

устаревший

Meaning

old and no longer useful or valid; retired due to age

Example

The factory was filled with superannuated machines that slowed production.

Фабрика была наполнена устаревшими машинами, которые замедляли производство.

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.