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.

C1 noun /ˈspɪnstər/

spinster

незамужняя женщина

Meaning

An unmarried woman, often one who is older and considered unlikely to marry

Example

The novel featured a kind-hearted spinster who cared for the village children.

Роман изображал добросердечную незамужнюю женщину, которая заботилась о детях в деревне.

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.

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.

C2 verb /ˈsʌpjʊˌreɪt/

suppurate

гноиться

Meaning

to form or discharge pus, usually as a result of infection

Example

The wound began to suppurate after a few days.

Рана начала гноиться через несколько дней.

B2 noun /soʊp keɪs/

Soap case

коробка для мыла

Meaning

a container used to store soap

Example

She bought a beautiful soap case for the bathroom.

Она купила красивую коробку для мыла для ванной.

C2 noun /ˈsiːkənt/

secant

секущая

Meaning

A straight line that intersects a curve at two or more points.

Example

In geometry, a secant cuts the circle at two distinct points.

В геометрии секущая пересекает окружность в двух различных точках.

C2 adjective /ˌseɪpiˈɛnʃəl/

sapiential

связанный с мудростью

Meaning

Relating to wisdom or knowledge, often in a religious or philosophical sense.

Example

The monk shared sapiential teachings with his students.

Монах поделился учениями, связанными с мудростью, со своими учениками.

C1 noun /slæɡ/

slag

шлак

Meaning

Stony waste matter separated from metals during the smelting process.

Example

The factory dumped the slag near the river.

Фабрика сбросила шлак рядом с рекой.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

стереть

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

Он стер свои ботинки о тротуар.

C2 adjective /ˌsɒpəˈrɪfɪk/

soporific

счастье

Meaning

tending to induce drowsiness or sleep; causing sleepiness

Example

The professor's lecture was so soporific that half the class fell asleep.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила премию.

C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.

C2 adjective /səˈluːtəˌtɔri/

salutatory

приветственная речь

Meaning

Relating to or expressing a greeting or an address, especially at the beginning of a speech.

Example

She delivered a salutatory address at the graduation ceremony.

Она произнесла приветственную речь на церемонии вручения дипломов.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌltri/

sultry

жаркий и влажный, привлекательный

Meaning

Uncomfortably hot and humid; also describes someone attractive in a passionate or sensual way.

Example

The sultry weather made it hard to focus on work.

Жаркая и влажная погода затрудняла сосредоточение на работе.

B2 noun /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

искренность

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Его искренность при извинении была очевидна для всех.

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.

C1 adjective /suːˈpɜːrlətɪv/

superlative

суперлатив

Meaning

Of the highest quality or degree; expressing the extreme form of an adjective or adverb.

Example

Her performance was superlative, earning her a standing ovation.

Её выступление было суперлативным, она получила стоячие овации.

C2 verb /ˈstræɡəl/

straggle

двигаться неравномерно

Meaning

To move or spread in an irregular, scattered, or untidy way.

Example

The children began to straggle behind on the long hike.

Дети начали отставать на долгом походе.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪn.tɪ.leɪ.tɪŋ/

scintillating

искрящийся

Meaning

brilliantly clever, exciting, or sparkling

Example

Her scintillating conversation kept everyone entertained.

Её искрящийся разговор развлекал всех.

C1 verb /skwɪnt/

squint

прищуриться

Meaning

to look with partly closed eyes

Example

She squinted at the bright sunlight.

Она прищурилась от яркого солнечного света.

C2 adjective /ˈseɪpiənt/

sapient

мудрый

Meaning

Wise, or appearing to be wise.

Example

The professor gave a sapient response to the complex question.

Профессор дал мудрый ответ на сложный вопрос.

C2 noun /ˈsɪnjuː/

sinew

сухожилие

Meaning

A tendon; figuratively, the source of strength, power, or resilience.

Example

The sinews in his arms stood out as he lifted the heavy box.

Сухожилия в его руках выделялись, когда он поднял тяжелую коробку.

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.

A2 noun /səˈpraɪz/

surprise

сюрприз

Meaning

a sudden and unexpected event or situation

Example

His arrival was a pleasant surprise.

Его приезд был приятным сюрпризом.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌmp.tʃu.əs/

sumptuous

роскошный

Meaning

Splendid and expensive-looking; luxurious.

Example

The guests were treated to a sumptuous banquet.

Гостям подали роскошный банкет.

B1 adjective /ˈsɔːlti/

Salty

соленый

Meaning

having the taste of salt; containing salt; tasting of seawater

Example

The salty ocean water made her thirsty.

Соленая океанская вода сделала её жаждущей.

A1 verb /spik/

speak

говорить

Meaning

to say words; to communicate verbally

Example

She can speak three languages fluently.

Она может свободно говорить на трёх языках.

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

простыня

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

Мне нужно чистое простыня, чтобы накрыть кровать.

C1 adjective /ˈsek.j ə.l ər/

Secular

светский

Meaning

not connected with religious or spiritual matters; worldly

Example

The country maintains a secular government that separates religion from politics.

Страна поддерживает светское правительство, которое отделяет религию от политики.

A2 noun /ʃeɪp/

Shape

форма; внешний вид

Meaning

the external form or appearance of something; condition or state

Example

The artist drew a perfect circle shape on the canvas.

Художник нарисовал идеальную круговую форму на холсте.

C1 noun /sleɪ/

sleigh

сани

Meaning

A vehicle pulled by horses or reindeer over snow or ice.

Example

Children were excited to ride in the sleigh through the snowy village.

Дети были взволнованы, катаясь на санях по заснеженной деревне.

B2 noun /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

секретность

Meaning

the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden

Example

The project was conducted in complete secrecy.

Проект был проведен в полной секретности.

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 /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца

Meaning

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

Example

The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.

Фермер держит большое стадо овец.

C1 noun ˈsɛlfləsnɪs

selflessness

бескорыстие

Meaning

The quality of being concerned more with the needs of others than with one's own.

Example

Selflessness is a key value for community building.

Бескорыстие - важная ценность для построения сообщества.

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.

C1 noun /ˌsɛlf əˌfɜːˈmeɪʃən/

self-affirmation

самоутверждение

Meaning

The practice of affirming one's own worthiness and value as an individual.

Example

Daily self-affirmation can boost your confidence.

Ежедневное самоутверждение может повысить вашу уверенность в себе.

C1 noun /stɪˈlɛtoʊ/

stiletto

обувь на высоком тонком каблуке / кинжал

Meaning

A small, thin, high-heeled shoe or a dagger with a slender blade.

Example

She wore elegant stiletto heels to the party.

Она носила элегантные туфли на каблуке-стилето на вечеринку.

C1 verb /ˈstoʊnwɔːl/

stonewall

блокировать

Meaning

To delay or block progress by refusing to cooperate or answer

Example

The witness tried to stonewall during the investigation.

Свидетель пытался заблокировать процесс во время расследования.

C2 noun /ˈseɪpiəns/

sapience

мудрость

Meaning

Wisdom or intelligence.

Example

Her sapience in solving problems earned her the respect of her colleagues.

Её мудрость в решении проблем принесла ей уважение коллег.

B1 adjective /ʃeɪpt/

shaped

оформленный

Meaning

having a particular form or appearance

Example

The sculpture was shaped like a human figure.

Скульптура была оформлена как человеческая фигура.

C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

ручей

Meaning

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

Example

A streamlet flowed through the meadow.

Маленький поток тек через луг.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪmi/

stymie

помешать

Meaning

to prevent or hinder the progress of something

Example

The new regulations could stymie small businesses.

Новые правила могут помешать малым бизнесам.

C2 verb /skwɛltʃ/

squelch

подавлять; заглушать; хлюпать

Meaning

to make a soft sucking sound, such as when walking on mud; to suppress or silence

Example

His boots squelched in the wet ground.

Его сапоги хлюпали по мокрой почве.

B2 noun /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kəns/

Significance

значение

Meaning

the quality of being worthy of attention; importance

Example

The discovery has great significance for medical research.

Открытие имеет большое значение для медицинских исследований.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

стерильный

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

Хирург работал в стерильной обстановке, чтобы избежать инфекции.

C1 verb /səˈlɪdəˌfaɪ/

solidify

укрепить

Meaning

To make something firm, strong, or more certain.

Example

The company solidified its position in the market.

Компания укрепила свою позицию на рынке.

A2 noun /sɒks/

Socks

носки

Meaning

soft coverings for the feet, typically worn inside shoes

Example

I need to buy new socks for winter.

Мне нужно купить новые носки для зимы.

C2 noun /ˈsɔː.dər/

Sawder

подхалимство; льстивые речи

Meaning

flattering or wheedling talk; soft soap

Example

His sawder couldn't convince anyone of his sincerity.

Его подхалимство не могло убедить никого в его искренности.

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.

A2 noun /suːt/

suit

костюм

Meaning

a set of clothes made of the same fabric, usually consisting of trousers and a jacket

Example

He wore a black suit to the wedding.

Он надел черный костюм на свадьбу.

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.

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.

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 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.

C1 verb /ˈstrætɪfaɪ/

stratify

стратифицировать

Meaning

to arrange or divide into layers, classes, or categories

Example

The researchers plan to stratify the data based on age groups.

Исследователи планируют стратифицировать данные по возрастным группам.

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.

C1 noun /sɪr/

seer

ясновидящий

Meaning

A person who is supposed to be able to see what will happen in the future; a prophet.

Example

The seer predicted a great change in the kingdom.

Ясновидящий предсказал большое изменение в королевстве.

B2 adjective /səkˈsɛsɪv/

Successive

последовательный; непрерывный

Meaning

following one after the other in order; consecutive

Example

The team won three successive matches.

Команда выиграла три последовательные игры.

C2 noun /ˈsoʊbrɪˌkeɪ/

sobriquet

прозвище

Meaning

a person's nickname or descriptive name

Example

The famous leader was known by the sobriquet 'The Iron Lady'.

Знаменитый лидер был известен под прозвищем 'Железная Леди'.

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.

C1 noun /ˌstætʃuˈɛt/

statuette

маленькая статуэтка

Meaning

A small statue, usually decorative or artistic.

Example

The artist won a gold statuette for his work.

Художник выиграл золотую маленькую статуэтку за свою работу.

C2 noun /sɛnˈsɔːrɪəm/

sensorium

сенсорный центр

Meaning

The part of the brain or mind concerned with the reception and interpretation of sensory stimuli.

Example

The patient’s sensorium was clouded after the accident.

Сенсорный центр пациента был затуманен после аварии.

A1 noun /sʌn/

son

сын

Meaning

a male child of a parent

Example

His son is very talented in music.

Его сын очень талантлив в музыке.

C2 adjective /ˈsɪbɪlaɪn/

sibylline

сибиллинский

Meaning

Prophetic, mysterious, or cryptic in meaning.

Example

The old woman gave a sibylline warning about the future.

Старая женщина дала сибиллинское предупреждение о будущем.

C1 noun /ˈsɛmbləns/

Semblance

видимость; внешность

Meaning

the outward appearance or apparent form of something, especially when the reality is different

Example

There was only a semblance of order in the chaotic office.

В хаотичном офисе был только намек на порядок

A2 noun, verb /ˈsɛntəns/

sentence

predlozhenie; nakazanie

Meaning

A set of words that expresses a complete thought; or a punishment given by a court of law.

Example

The judge gave him a five-year prison sentence.

Sudya prisudil yemu pyat' let tyur'my.

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

слоговая разбивка

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

Правильная слоговая разбивка помогает в правильном произношении.

A2 noun steɪt

state

государство

Meaning

A nation or territory considered as an organized political community under one government.

Example

The state declared a new language policy.

Государство объявило новую языковую политику.

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

расточитель

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

Молодой принц был известен как расточитель, тратящий свое состояние на роскошные вечеринки.

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.

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.

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.

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.

C1 noun, adjective, verb /səˈbɔːrdənət/ (noun/adjective), /səˈbɔːrdəˌneɪt/ (verb)

subordinate

подчиненный

Meaning

lower in rank or position; to treat as less important

Example

He manages ten subordinates in his department.

Он управляет десятью подчиненными в своем отделе.

C2 noun /sɪnˈtɪl.ə/

scintilla

маленькая искорка

Meaning

A tiny trace or spark of a specified quality or feeling.

Example

There wasn’t a scintilla of doubt in her mind.

В её голове не было ни малейшего сомнения.

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 noun ˈskeə.sɪ.ti

scarcity

дефицит

Meaning

The state of being scarce or in short supply; shortage.

Example

Water scarcity threatens agriculture.

Недостаток воды угрожает сельскому хозяйству.

C2 noun (plural, informal) /skædz/

scads

кучи

Meaning

A large number or quantity of something (informal).

Example

She has scads of friends in the city.

У нее много друзей в городе.

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 /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 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.

C2 noun ˌsʌb.dʒʊˈɡeɪ.ʃən

subjugation

порабощение или подчинение

Meaning

The action of bringing someone or something under domination or control, especially by force.

Example

The subjugation of weaker nations by colonial powers shaped history.

Подчинение более слабых наций колониальными державами сформировало историю.

B1 verb /spɛl/

spell

произносить по буквам

Meaning

to write or name the letters of a word in order; to mean or result in something

Example

Can you spell your name for me?

Можешь произнести по буквам свое имя для меня?

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 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.

C2 noun /sʌbˈɔːl.tən/

subaltern

человек, занимающий подчинённое положение; в армии, младший офицер

Meaning

A person holding a subordinate position; in the military, a junior officer.

Example

The subaltern was responsible for leading a small platoon of soldiers.

Сабальтерн был ответственен за руководство небольшим отрядом солдат.

C1 noun /ˈspɔɪlˌspɔːrt/

spoilsport

зануда

Meaning

A person who ruins other people's enjoyment or fun.

Example

Don't be a spoilsport and let us enjoy the party.

Не будь занудой и позволь нам наслаждаться вечеринкой.

B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи

Meaning

to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress

Example

She strode confidently across the stage.

Она уверенно прошла по сцене.

C2 noun /ˈsɛnʃəns/

sentience

чувствительность

Meaning

The capacity to feel, perceive, or experience subjectively.

Example

Many argue that animals possess sentience.

Многие утверждают, что животные обладают чувствительностью.

A1 noun /ˈsʌn.deɪ/

sunday

воскресенье

Meaning

The day of the week between Saturday and Monday; often considered a day of rest or worship.

Example

We usually relax at home on Sunday.

Мы обычно отдыхаем дома в воскресенье.

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.

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 /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.

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.

C2 noun /sælv/

salve

мазь

Meaning

An ointment used to promote healing of the skin or as protection.

Example

She applied a salve to the burn on her hand.

Она нанесла мазь на ожог на своей руке.

C1 noun ˌsætʃəˈreɪʃən

saturation

насыщение

Meaning

The state of being saturated; the degree or extent to which something is dissolved or absorbed

Example

The saturation of the market with similar products reduced sales.

Насыщение рынка похожими продуктами снизило продажи.

A2 noun /ˈsɪriz/

Series

сериал

Meaning

a number of events, objects, or people of a similar or related kind coming one after another; a set of related television or radio programmes

Example

The detective series ran for five successful seasons.

Детективный сериал шел пять успешных сезонов.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt ət ɑːrmz/

sergeant-at-arms

старшина

Meaning

An officer responsible for maintaining order during meetings or legislative sessions.

Example

The sergeant-at-arms escorted the disruptive member out of the hall.

Старшина вывел нарушителя из зала.

B1 noun ˈsɪs.təmz

systems

системы

Meaning

A set of connected things or parts forming a complex whole.

Example

Effective systems improve productivity.

Эффективные системы улучшают продуктивность.

B2 adverb /ˈskeəs.li/

Scarcely

едва; едва ли; только что

Meaning

hardly; barely; only just

Example

I could scarcely believe my eyes.

Я едва мог поверить своим глазам.

B1 noun, verb /skiːm/

scheme

план / заговор

Meaning

a plan or arrangement, especially one that is secret or dishonest

Example

They devised a scheme to cheat investors.

Они разработали схему, чтобы обмануть инвесторов.

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 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.

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.

B2 adjective sɪnˈθet̬.ɪk

synthetic

синтетический

Meaning

Made by chemical synthesis, especially to imitate a natural product; artificial.

Example

Synthetic chemicals are used in processed foods.

Синтетические химикаты используются в переработанных продуктах.

B1 noun /swɒn/

Swan

лебедь

Meaning

a large waterbird with a long curved neck and usually white plumage

Example

The elegant swan glided silently across the water.

Элегантный лебедь скользил бесшумно по воде.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛlər/

stellar

выдающийся

Meaning

Relating to stars; outstanding or excellent.

Example

She gave a stellar performance in the play.

Она дала выдающееся представление в пьесе.

A2 adjective /sɪksθ/

sixth

шестой

Meaning

coming after the fifth in order, position, or rank

Example

He finished the race in sixth place.

Он финишировал на шестом месте.

B1 verb /stæmp/

stamp

Meaning

To bring down (one's foot) heavily on the ground; to imprint a mark or seal.

Example

She stamped her foot in frustration.

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.