B2 noun /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

второстепенная работа

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Второстепенные обсуждения привели к взаимопониманию.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий

Meaning

Giving the impression that something harmful or evil is happening or will happen.

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.

B2 noun /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 /streɪn/

Strain

напряжение; давление; усталость;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

Долгие часы работы оказали давление на его здоровье.

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 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 /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 adjective /ˈstraɪkɪŋ/

striking

поразительный

Meaning

very noticeable or impressive in appearance or effect

Example

Her striking beauty caught everyone's attention.

Ее поразительная красота привлекла внимание всех.

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 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

семь привычек

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Даже привычки помогают поддерживать сбалансированный образ жизни.

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 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

социально

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

Он очень активен социально и посещает много мероприятий.

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.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.

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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈstʌf.i/

Stuffy

нехватка свежего воздуха; плохо вентилируемый; формальная и консервативная позиция

Meaning

lacking fresh air; poorly ventilated; formal and conservative in attitude

Example

The room was stuffy and needed fresh air.

Комната была душной и нуждалась в свежем воздухе.

B2 verb /sæk/

sack

уволить

Meaning

to dismiss from a job; to put something in a sack

Example

The company sacked him for poor performance.

Компания уволила его за плохую работу.

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 /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 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.

B2 noun ˈsiːzənəl ˈvedʒtəbəlz

seasonal vegetables

сезонные овощи

Meaning

Vegetables that grow during specific seasons or times of the year

Example

Seasonal vegetables grow abundantly in winter.

Сезонные овощи растут в изобилии зимой.

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 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 /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать

Meaning

to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs

Example

The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.

Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.

B2 noun /sɪmˈplɪsɪti/

Simplicity

простота; ясность

Meaning

the quality of being simple; lack of complexity or intricacy

Example

The beauty of the design lies in its simplicity.

Красота дизайна заключается в его простоте.

B2 verb /ˈsʌfəkeɪt/

suffocate

задохнуться

Meaning

to cause someone to die or have difficulty breathing by depriving them of air

Example

The child nearly suffocated when trapped in the locked room.

Rebyonok pochti zadokhalsya, nakhodyas' v zaporozhennom komnate.

B2 adjective /slɪk/

slick

скользкий

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Он провел скользкую презентацию, чтобы впечатлить инвесторов.

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.

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 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный

Meaning

Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.

Example

Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.

Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом

Meaning

a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness

Example

Fever is a common symptom of the flu.

Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.

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 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 /ˈʃæl.oʊ/

Shallow

поверхностный; мелкий; нехватка глубины знаний

Meaning

not deep; superficial; lacking depth of knowledge

Example

The shallow water is perfect for children to play.

Мелкая вода идеально подходит для детей для игры.

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?

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 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 /suː.pɪər.iˈɔːr.ə.ti/

Superiority

превосходство

Meaning

the quality or state of being superior; higher rank or quality

Example

His superiority in mathematics was evident from his test scores.

Его превосходство в математике было очевидно по его баллам на тестах.

B2 noun ˈsʌbˌaɪtəlz

subtitles

субтитры

Meaning

Captions displayed at the bottom of a movie or television screen that translate or transcribe the dialogue or narrative.

Example

Use subtitles for better understanding.

Используйте субтитры для лучшего понимания.

B2 noun /ˈspɛk.tə.kəl/

spectacle

зрелище

Meaning

An impressive display or performance for viewers.

Example

The fireworks created a breathtaking spectacle in the night sky.

Фейерверки создали захватывающее зрелище на ночном небе.

B2 noun /ˈsæksəfoʊn/

Saxophone

саксофон

Meaning

a wind musical instrument with a curved metal body and a single reed mouthpiece

Example

The jazz musician played a beautiful solo on his saxophone.

Джазовый музыкант сыграл прекрасное соло на своем саксофоне.

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 verb /smæʃ/

smash

разбить

Meaning

to break something into pieces violently

Example

She smashed the glass in frustration.

Она разбила стакан в отчаянии.

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 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 /sɔːr/

sore

болезненный

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

После длинного бега мои ноги были болючими.

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.

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 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 /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 /stɜːr/

stir

перемешивать

Meaning

to mix or move something in a circular motion, especially in liquid

Example

She stirred the soup to make sure it didn't burn.

Она перемешала суп, чтобы убедиться, что он не сгорит.

B2 noun /ˈspɒt.laɪt/

spotlight

прожектор

Meaning

a strong beam of light directed onto a particular area; figuratively, public attention

Example

The singer stood proudly in the spotlight.

Певец гордо стоял в свете прожектора.

B2 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 ˌsænɪˈteɪʃən

sanitation

санитария

Meaning

Conditions relating to public health, especially the provision of clean drinking water and adequate sewage disposal.

Example

Good sanitation practices are key to preventing infestations.

Хорошие санитарные практики ключ к предотвращению заражений.

B2 noun /ˈskaɪˌskreɪpər/

Skyscraper

небоскрёб

Meaning

a very tall building of many stories

Example

The new skyscraper dominates the city's skyline.

Новый небоскрёб доминирует в городском горизонте.

B2 noun /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 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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.

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 verb /snæp/

snap

сломать

Meaning

to break suddenly; to speak angrily; to take a photograph quickly

Example

The rope snapped under the weight.

Веревка сломалась под весом.

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 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион

Meaning

a small creature with eight legs, two claws, and a curved tail with a poisonous sting

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.

B2 noun /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 adjective /ˈsʌt.əl/

subtle

тонкий, легкий, изысканный

Meaning

So delicate or precise as to be difficult to analyze or describe; making use of clever and indirect methods.

Example

The artist's use of color was subtle yet powerful.

Использование цвета художником было тонким, но мощным.

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Предложение не было поддержано.

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 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание

Meaning

Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.

Example

Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.

Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.

B2 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 noun /ˈsʌfərɪŋ/

suffering

страдание

Meaning

the state of undergoing pain, distress, or hardship

Example

They tried to relieve his suffering with medicine.

Они пытались облегчить его страдание с помощью лекарства.

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 /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.

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 verb /ˈsteɪ.bə.laɪz/

stabilize

стабилизировать

Meaning

to make something steady, secure, or unlikely to change suddenly

Example

The government took measures to stabilize the economy.

Правительство приняло меры для стабилизации экономики.

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.

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 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.

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 /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 /skɑːr/

Scar

шрам

Meaning

a mark left on the skin after a wound has healed; lasting emotional damage

Example

The accident left a permanent scar on his forehead.

Авария оставила постоянный шрам на его лбу.

B2 noun /səkˈsɛʃ.ən/

succession

экологическая сукцессия

Meaning

The process of ecological change in which one community of organisms is gradually replaced by another.

Example

Forest succession occurs when old ecosystems are replaced by new ones.

Лесная сукцессия происходит, когда старые экосистемы заменяются новыми.

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 noun /ˈskɒl.ər/

Scholar

учёный; академик

Meaning

a person who has studied a subject for a long time and knows a lot about it; an academic

Example

The renowned scholar published several books on ancient history.

Знаменитый учёный опубликовал несколько книг по древней истории.

B2 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 ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

чувствительность

Meaning

The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.

Example

Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.

Бозе доказал чувствительность растений с помощью экспериментов.

B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость

Meaning

The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.

Example

Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.

Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.

B2 noun /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 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.

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 /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 /ˌsoʊsiˈɑːlədʒi/

sociology

социология

Meaning

the study of society, human relationships, and social institutions

Example

She is studying sociology at university.

Она изучает социологию в университете.

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 /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.

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 noun sɔɪl ɪˈrəʊʒən

soil erosion

эрозия почвы

Meaning

The wearing away of topsoil by water, wind, or other natural forces.

Example

Soil erosion can lead to the loss of fertile land.

Эрозия почвы может привести к потере плодородных земель.

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.

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 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.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.

B2 noun /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

социализм

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

В социализме ресурсы равномерно распределяются между гражданами.

B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

чистый; абсолютный; прозрачный; очень крутой

Meaning

complete; absolute; transparent; very steep

Example

It was sheer luck that we found the place.

Это было чистое везение, что мы нашли это место.