B2 noun /sɪˈver.ə.ti/

Severity

серьезность; строгость; тяжесть

Meaning

the quality of being extremely serious or harsh; intensity of something bad

Example

The severity of the storm caused widespread damage across the city.

Серьезность шторма вызвала широкие разрушения по всему городу.

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 /sneɪl/

Snail

улитка

Meaning

a small soft creature with a shell on its back that moves very slowly

Example

The snail left a shiny trail as it crawled across the leaf.

Улитка оставила блестящий след, ползая по листу.

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 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

шитье

Meaning

The activity or skill of joining fabric using a needle and thread

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

Она любит шить свою одежду по выходным.

B2 noun /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

человек, который спит; что-то, что неожиданно достигает успеха

Meaning

a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds

Example

The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.

Фильм оказался неожиданным хитом.

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 /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 noun /spæn/

span

размах

Meaning

the full extent or length of something from one end to another

Example

The bridge has a span of over 500 meters.

Мост имеет размах более 500 метров.

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый

Meaning

not tight, firm, or busy; lacking tension or activity

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.

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 verb /siːz/

seize

захватить

Meaning

To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.

Example

The police managed to seize the stolen goods.

Полиция сумела изъять украденные товары.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.

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 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.

B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр

Meaning

A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.

Example

The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.

Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.

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.

B2 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко

Meaning

suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way

Example

Prices rose sharply after the announcement.

Цены резко выросли после объявления.

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 /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 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.

B2 noun /spaɪt/

spite

злоба

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.

B2 noun ˈsoʊʃəl rɪˌspɒnsəˈbɪləti

social responsibility

социальная ответственность

Meaning

The duty to act in ways that benefit society as a whole.

Example

Social responsibility should be part of the education curriculum.

Социальная ответственность должна быть частью образовательной программы.

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 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.

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 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.

B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

убой / массовое убийство

Meaning

the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently

Example

The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.

Армия убила сотни вражеских солдат.

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 noun /ˈʃuːtɪŋ/

shooting

съемка

Meaning

the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device

Example

The shooting of the movie took several months.

Съемка фильма заняла несколько месяцев.

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 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 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning

to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange

Example

He shuffled the cards before dealing them.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrˌkæzəm/

sarcasm

сарказм

Meaning

The use of irony to mock or convey contempt.

Example

His sarcasm often made people laugh but sometimes offended them.

Его сарказм часто заставлял людей смеяться, но иногда обижал их.

B2 verb /ʃriːk/

shriek

крик

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched cry

Example

She shrieked when she saw the spider.

Она закричала, когда увидела паука.

B2 adjective /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

превосходный

Meaning

extremely good; excellent

Example

The hotel provided superb service during our stay.

Отель предоставил превосходное обслуживание во время нашего пребывания.

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 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.

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 /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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈstɔːrɪdʒ/

storage

хранение

Meaning

the action or method of storing something for future use

Example

The warehouse offers plenty of storage space.

Склад предлагает много места для хранения.

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 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 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 /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.

B2 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

презрение

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

Она посмотрела на него с презрением.

B2 noun /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

человек, который выжил, особенно человек, оставшийся в живых после события, в котором другие погибли

Meaning

a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died

Example

She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.

Она выжившая от рака, которая теперь помогает другим пациентам.

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 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 /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, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

необыкновенный / сингулярный

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

У нее необыкновенный талант к живописи.

B2 verb /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.

B2 verb /skæn/

scan

счастье

Meaning

To look at something carefully or quickly; to digitally copy or capture an image or document.

Example

She scanned the document before sending it by email.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌsaɪtɪd/

Short-sighted

близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение

Meaning

lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic

Example

His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.

Его короткозоркое решение бросить школу рано повлияло на его карьерные перспективы.

B2 noun /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

подозрение

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Полиция арестовала его по подозрению в краже.

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 noun /strɔː/

straw

солома или трубка

Meaning

a thin tube for sucking up liquids; dried stalks of grain plants

Example

She drank the juice through a straw.

Она пила сок через соломинку.

B2 noun /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.

B2 noun /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.

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 /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 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.

B2 adjective /ˈspaɪ.rəl/

Spiral

спираль

Meaning

winding in a continuous curve; helical

Example

The spiral staircase led to the top floor.

Спиральная лестница вела на верхний этаж.

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 /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

самоконтроль

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions, behavior, and desires in order to obtain some reward, or avoid some punishment, typically in the longer term.

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

Самоконтроль важен для поддержания сбалансированной жизни.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

сочувствие

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

Она выразила свое сочувствие жертвам аварии.

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.

B2 noun /səbˈmɪʃən/

submission

покорность, подача

Meaning

the act of yielding to authority or presenting something for consideration

Example

Her submission of the report was appreciated by the manager.

Ее подача отчета была оценена менеджером.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Громкий звук напугал детей.

B2 noun /sɪv/

Seive

сито

Meaning

a utensil consisting of a wire or plastic mesh held in a frame, used for straining solids from liquids

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

предвзятое мнение

Meaning

A particular point of view; to slope or lean in a particular direction.

Example

The article had a political slant.

Статья имела политический уклон.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

сержант

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

Сержант отдал приказы солдатам перед миссией.

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 /ˈspiːtʃləs/

speechless

без слов

Meaning

Unable to speak because of shock, surprise, or strong emotion.

Example

She was speechless when she received the award.

Она была без слов, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Аист

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

Аист построил своё гнездо на вершине высокого дымохода.

B2 noun /ˌsɛpəˈreɪʃən/

Separation

разделение; отделение; разделение

Meaning

the action or state of moving or being moved apart; the division of something into constituent or distinct elements

Example

The separation of the two countries was peaceful.

Разделение двух стран было мирным.

B2 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.

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 /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

ум; сообразительность; аккуратный и модный внешний вид

Meaning

intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance

Example

Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.

Её умение решать проблемы произвело впечатление на всех.

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 adverb /sɪˈvɪərli/

severely

тяжело

Meaning

to a great degree; very seriously or harshly

Example

The patient was severely injured in the accident.

Пациент был тяжело ранен в аварии.

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

быстрый; скоростной; ловкий;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Служба быстрой доставки прибыла в течение часа.

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 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 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

существенный; значительный; существенный

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

В этом квартале было значительное увеличение продаж.

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.

B2 verb /slæʃ/

slash

резать

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

Компания снизила цены, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.

B2 noun /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.

B2 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

гладить

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Она мягко погладила кошку.

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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

транспортное средство, которое регулярно курсирует между двумя местами

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

Аэропортовый шаттл ходит каждые 30 минут.

B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.

B2 verb /sɪp/

sip

попивать

Meaning

to drink in small quantities; to taste carefully

Example

She sipped her tea slowly while reading the newspaper.

Она медленно попивала чай, читая газету.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

статистика

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Статистика показала увеличение числа пользователей в прошлом году.

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 /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.

B2 verb /səˈrɛndər/

surrender

сдаваться

Meaning

to give up or yield to an opponent or authority

Example

The army finally surrendered after weeks of fighting.

Армия в конце концов сдалась после недель боевых действий.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Замок пал после долгой осады.

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Дети любят качаться в парке.

B2 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.

B2 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

подписчик

Meaning

a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service

Example

She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.

Она подписчица ежемесячного журнала.

B2 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.

B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

сексуальность

Meaning

a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation

Example

She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.

Она откровенно говорила о своей сексуальности и идентичности.

B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 noun /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.

B2 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.

B2 noun /ˈskɛlɪtən/

skeleton

скелет

Meaning

The internal framework of bones that supports the body of a human or animal.

Example

The teacher showed the students a human skeleton in the biology class.

Учитель показал студентам человеческий скелет на уроке биологии.

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.

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 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 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.