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.

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 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

царапать, скрести

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

Он поцарапал колено, играя в футбол.

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 adjective /senˈseɪʃənəl/

Sensational

сенсационный; впечатляющий; ошеломляющий

Meaning

causing great excitement or shock; extremely impressive

Example

The sensational performance left the audience speechless.

Сенсационное выступление оставило зрителей без слов.

B2 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.

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 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

остановить, киоск

Meaning

to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand

Example

The car stalled on the way to the office.

Машина остановилась по пути в офис.

B2 adjective /səˈpɔːtɪv/

supportive

поддерживающий

Meaning

providing encouragement or emotional help to someone

Example

She was very supportive during my difficult times.

Она была очень поддерживающей в мои трудные времена.

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 /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 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

дерьмо

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

Собака устроила беспорядок, оставив свое дерьмо на полу.

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.

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 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 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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.

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 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 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

спецификация

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали.

B2 verb /sɔːr/

soar

взлетать / быстро увеличиваться

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

Орел взлетел высоко над горами.

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.

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 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

пень дерева, озадачить

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Этот вопрос совершенно озадачил студентов.

B2 noun /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.

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 /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 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 verb /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

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 verb /skrʌb/

scrub

тереть

Meaning

To rub hard so as to clean, typically with a brush and water.

Example

Excessive scrubbing of the eyes is harmful.

Чрезмерное трение глаз вредно.

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 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 /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 /ˈskætər/

scatter

разбрасывать

Meaning

to spread or throw around in different directions

Example

The wind scattered the leaves across the yard.

Ветер разбрасывал листья по двору.

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 /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 /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.

B2 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

трюк, достижение, препятствовать росту

Meaning

a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development

Example

The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.

Актёр исполнил опасный стант в фильме.

B2 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать

Meaning

to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing

Example

I had to sneeze during the meeting.

Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.

B2 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

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 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 /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 /ˈʃɔːrt.kʌm.ɪŋ/

Shortcoming

недостаток; ошибка; дефект

Meaning

a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency

Example

Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.

Несмотря на его многочисленные таланты, у него есть несколько недостатков.

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 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 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 /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 ˈsəʊ.ʃəl ˈdʒʌs.tɪs

social justice

социальная справедливость

Meaning

Justice in terms of the distribution of wealth, opportunities, and privileges within a society.

Example

Social justice ensures equality of opportunity.

Социальная справедливость обеспечивает равенство возможностей.

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 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 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, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех

Meaning

an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law

Example

He confessed his sin to the priest.

Он исповедал свой грех священнику.

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 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 /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 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 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 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 /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 /ˌsɛlf rɪˈspɛkt/

self-respect

самоуважение

Meaning

A feeling of pride and confidence in oneself; self-worth.

Example

She refused to compromise her self-respect by accepting unfair treatment.

Она отказалась компрометировать свое самоуважение, принимая несправедливое отношение.

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 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 /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор

Meaning

a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry

Example

The technology sector is growing rapidly.

Технологический сектор быстро растет.

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 /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 noun/verb /swɑːmp/

swamp

болото

Meaning

An area of low-lying, uncultivated ground where water collects; a bog or marsh.

Example

The village was built near a swamp.

Деревня была построена рядом с болотом.

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 /ˈsɜr.neɪm/

Surname

фамилия

Meaning

a hereditary name common to all members of a family; family name

Example

Please write your first name and surname on the form.

Пожалуйста, напишите ваше имя и фамилию в форме.

B2 noun /ˈsuː.ɪ.saɪd/

Suicide

суицид

Meaning

the act of intentionally killing oneself

Example

Mental health professionals work to prevent suicide.

Профессионалы в области психического здоровья работают над предотвращением суицида.

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 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 /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/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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

духовный; религиозный; священный

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

Она нашла духовный мир через медитацию.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

исключительно

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

Он полностью ответственен за это решение.

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 /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 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 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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈstɑː.ri/

Starry

звездный; яркий;

Meaning

full of stars; shining like stars; relating to stars

Example

We enjoyed the starry night sky while camping in the mountains.

Мы наслаждались звездным ночным небом, когда мы лагерировали в горах.

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 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 /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 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.

B2 noun steɪks

stakes

ставка

Meaning

A strong wooden or metal post with a point at one end, driven into the ground.

Example

The stakes were high for the success of the project.

Ставки были высоки для успеха проекта.

B2 adverb /ˈsel.fɪʃ.li/

Selfishly

эгоистично

Meaning

in a selfish manner; caring only about oneself

Example

He selfishly took all the cookies.

Он эгоистично забрал все печенья.

B2 adjective /swɪft/

swift

быстрый

Meaning

moving very quickly; happening promptly

Example

The river current was swift after the heavy rain.

Течение реки было быстрым после сильного дождя.

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

сжиматься

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

Свитер уменьшился после стирки в горячей воде.

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 /ˈstɑːrtəld/

startled

испуганный

Meaning

suddenly shocked or surprised by something unexpected

Example

She was startled by the loud noise outside.

Она испугалась от громкого шума снаружи.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.

B2 noun ˈstræt.ɪ.dʒiz

strategies

стратегии

Meaning

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

Example

Effective strategies can mitigate climate change impacts.

Эффективные стратегии могут смягчить последствия изменения климата.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.

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 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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 adjective /ˈstɪki/

sticky

липкий

Meaning

having the quality of adhering or clinging; difficult to remove or deal with

Example

The candy is too sticky to eat with your hands.

Конфета слишком липкая, чтобы есть руками.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmp.təmz/

symptoms

симптомы

Meaning

signs or indications of a disease or condition

Example

Fever and cough are common symptoms of the flu.

Жар и кашель - это обычные симптомы гриппа.

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 noun /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.

B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный

Meaning

designed or developed for a particular purpose or function

Example

He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.

У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.

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 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 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 /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.