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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 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.
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 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 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
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 /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 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

зрелищный
Meaning
Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.
Example
The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.
Запуск космического корабля был зрелищным событием.
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 adjective /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

скептический; недоверчивый; сомневающийся в правде чего-либо
Meaning
having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something
Example
Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.
Многие ученые остаются скептически настроенными по поводу новой теории.
B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
B2 verb /ˈʃætər/

shatter

разбивать
Meaning
To break suddenly into many small pieces.
Example
The glass will shatter if you drop it.
Стекло разобьется, если ты уронишь его.
B2 adjective /ˈsoʊloʊ/

solo

соло
Meaning
performed by one person alone; a single performance
Example
She decided to perform a solo dance at the talent show.
Она решила выступить с сольным танцем на шоу талантов.
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 /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 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 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 noun /ˈsætaɪər/

satire

сатира
Meaning
The use of humor, irony, or exaggeration to criticize people's stupidity or vices.
Example
The play was a brilliant satire on modern politics.
Пьеса была блестящей сатирой на современную политику.
B2 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

семена кунжута
Meaning
small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking
Example
Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.
Посыпьте семена кунжута на хлеб перед выпечкой.
B2 noun /strɪp/

Strip

длинная узкая полоса ткани, бумаги, пластика или другого материала
Meaning
a long narrow piece of cloth, paper, plastic, or other material
Example
She tore a strip of paper from the notebook.
Она оторвала полоску бумаги от блокнота.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

ispugat'
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Gromkij zvuk ispugnul rebyonka.
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 adverb ˌsɪməlˈteɪnɪəsli

simultaneously

одновременно
Meaning
At the same time; occurring or existing at the same time.
Example
He worked on two projects simultaneously.
Он работал над двумя проектами одновременно.
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.
B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность
Meaning
a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order
Example
The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.
Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.
B2 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

серийный; последовательный
Meaning
happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order
Example
The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.
Серийный убийца был пойман после нескольких лет расследования.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
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 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним
Meaning
a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language
Example
Happy and joyful are synonyms.
Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.
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 /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 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 /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 /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.
B2 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

управлять
Meaning
to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person
Example
He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.
Он аккуратно вел машину по узкой улице.
B2 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно
Meaning
to an adequate degree or extent
Example
She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.
Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.
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 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 noun /skwɒd/

squad

команда
Meaning
a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports
Example
The football squad trained hard before the championship match.
Футбольная команда тренировалась усердно перед матчем чемпионата.
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.
B2 verb, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.
B2 verb /smæʃ/

smash

разбить
Meaning
to break something into pieces violently
Example
She smashed the glass in frustration.
Она разбила стакан в отчаянии.
B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

плевать
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Он плевал на землю в гневе.
B2 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

затененная зона
Meaning
An area that is protected from direct sunlight.
Example
We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.
Мы сидели в затененной зоне у берега реки.
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 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

тайно
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Она тайно спланировала вечеринку-сюрприз для своей подруги.
B2 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.
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 /stɪŋk/

Stink

зловоние; неприятный запах
Meaning
a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor
Example
The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.
Мусор создал ужасный запах в кухне.
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 noun /ˈsɪləbəs/

syllabus

учебный план
Meaning
An outline or summary of topics to be covered in a course of study.
Example
The professor handed out the syllabus on the first day of class.
Профессор выдал учебный план в первый день занятий.
B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным
Meaning
appearing to be true, but not necessarily so
Example
He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.
Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.
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 /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 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 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 noun /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
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 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 adverb /ˈstɛdɪli/

steadily

постоянно
Meaning
in a regular and continuous way; without stopping or changing
Example
The company's profits have been increasing steadily.
Прибыль компании постоянно растет.
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 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный
Meaning
covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand
Example
The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.
Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.
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 /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 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный
Meaning
having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable
Example
The police found his behavior very suspicious.
Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.
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 /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз
Meaning
a simple, rough drawing or outline
Example
He made a quick sketch of the landscape.
Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.
B2 noun /ˈsæb.ə.tɑːʒ/

Sabotage

саботаж
Meaning
deliberate destruction of equipment or disruption of activities
Example
The factory was shut down due to an act of sabotage.
Завод был закрыт из-за акта саботажа.
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 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света
Meaning
The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.
Example
The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.
Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.
B2 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада
Meaning
a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies
Example
The siege of the castle lasted for three months.
Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.
B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

подписка
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 /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 /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 /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 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.
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 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

умно; стильно; быстро
Meaning
in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly
Example
He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.
Он был одет стильно для деловой встречи.
B2 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

дикое; жестокое; варварское
Meaning
extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized
Example
The savage attack shocked everyone.
Дикая атака потрясла всех.
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 /slæm/

slam

ударить с силой
Meaning
to close or hit something with great force
Example
He slammed the door angrily after the argument.
Он с силой закрыл дверь после ссоры.
B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

шпатула
Meaning
a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food
Example
I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.
Я использовал лопатку, чтобы перевернуть блины на сковороде.
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 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 /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.
B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец
Meaning
a person who settles in a new area or land
Example
The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.
Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.
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 adjective /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий
Meaning
serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe
Example
The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.
Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

кусок / выбросить
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Он использовал кусок бумаги, чтобы записать номер.
B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

добавка
Meaning
something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product
Example
She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.
Она принимает витаминные добавки для поддержания своего здоровья.
B2 noun /spɑːrk/

Spark

искры
Meaning
a small fiery particle thrown off from a fire; a flash of light; something that triggers or initiates
Example
A spark from the campfire ignited the dry leaves.
Искра от костра зажгла сухие листья.
B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический
Meaning
Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.
Example
Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.
Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.
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 /ˌsuː.pərˈstɪʃ.ən/

Superstition

суеверие
Meaning
a belief or practice considered irrational or supernatural
Example
Breaking a mirror brings seven years of bad luck is a common superstition.
Разбить зеркало приносит семь лет неудачи, это обычное суеверие.
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 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 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

стабильность
Meaning
the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness
Example
Political stability is essential for economic growth.
Политическая стабильность необходима для экономического роста.
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 adjective /ˌsʌp.lɪˈmen.tər.i/

Supplementary

дополнительный; вспомогательный; дополнительный
Meaning
completing or making an addition to something; additional; extra
Example
Students need to buy supplementary books for the course.
Студенты должны купить дополнительные книги для курса.
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 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный
Meaning
located in a particular place or position
Example
The hotel is situated near the beach.
Отель находится рядом с пляжем.
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 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 adjective /stɪf/

Stiff

жесткий; твердый; негибкий
Meaning
not easily bent or changed; rigid; firm
Example
The old wooden board was too stiff to bend.
Старая деревянная доска была слишком жесткой, чтобы согнуться.
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 /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 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 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик
Meaning
a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping
Example
The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.
Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.
B2 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий
Meaning
Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.
Example
The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.
Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.
B2 noun /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

ругань
Meaning
An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.
Example
He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.
Он закричал ругательство, когда ушиб палец на ноге.
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 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.
B2 noun /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

акционер
Meaning
an individual or organization that owns shares in a company
Example
Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.
Каждый акционер имеет право голосовать на ежегодном собрании.
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 /sweɪ/

sway

качать
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Деревья качались мягко на ветру.
B2 verb /stɑːv/

starve

умереть от голода
Meaning
to suffer or die from lack of food
Example
He was left to starve in the desert.
Его оставили умирать от голода в пустыне.
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 /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.
B2 verb /səˈsteɪn/

sustain

поддерживать
Meaning
To support, maintain, or keep something going over time.
Example
The team worked hard to sustain their success.
Команда усердно работала, чтобы поддерживать их успех.
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.
B2 verb /ˈskrɪbəl/

scribble

царапать
Meaning
to write or draw carelessly or quickly
Example
The child scribbled all over the wall.
Ребенок начертил все на стене.