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 /spreɪ/

spray

распылять

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

Она распылила духи на своё запястье перед тем, как уйти.

B2 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять

Meaning

to plant seeds in the ground; to scatter seeds for growing

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.

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 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 /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 /sɪv/

Seive

сито

Meaning

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

Example

She used a sieve to separate the flour from lumps.

Она использовала сито, чтобы отделить муку от комков.

B2 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

предвзятое мнение

Meaning

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

Example

The article had a political slant.

Статья имела политический уклон.

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.

B2 adverb /ˈsɛkʃuəli/

sexually

сексуально

Meaning

in a way that relates to or involves sexual activity or feelings

Example

The film was considered too sexually explicit for young audiences.

Фильм был признан слишком сексуально откровенным для молодой аудитории.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 /səˈspɛnd/

suspend

приостановить

Meaning

To temporarily stop something from being active or valid.

Example

The company decided to suspend his membership.

Компания решила приостановить его членство.

B2 noun /ˈseɪf.ɡɑːrd/

Safeguard

защита

Meaning

measure or action designed to protect someone or something

Example

New safeguards were implemented to prevent data breaches.

Были введены новые меры защиты для предотвращения утечек данных.

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.

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 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 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 verb /suːð/

soothe

успокаивать

Meaning

to calm or comfort; to relieve pain or distress

Example

The mother soothed her crying baby with a gentle lullaby.

Мать успокоила своего плачущего малыша нежной колыбельной.

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 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 /stɑːˈveɪ.ʃən/

Starvation

голод

Meaning

suffering or death caused by lack of food; extreme hunger

Example

Many people died of starvation during the famine.

Многие люди погибли от голода во время голодомора.

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 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 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый

Meaning

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

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊlər/

solar

солнечный

Meaning

Relating to or determined by the sun

Example

The house is powered by solar energy.

Этот дом работает на солнечной энергии.

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 noun /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

одиночество

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

Одиночество может дать возможность для глубоких размышлений.

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 /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 adjective /səˈbɜːrbən/

suburban

пригородный

Meaning

relating to or characteristic of a suburb or the people living there

Example

They bought a house in a quiet suburban area.

Они купили дом в тихом пригородном районе.

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 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/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

шитье

Meaning

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

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

Она любит шить свою одежду по выходным.

B2 noun /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 /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 noun /ˈskɒlərʃɪp/

scholarship

стипендия

Meaning

an award or grant to support a student's education

Example

She received a scholarship to study abroad.

Она получила стипендию для учебы за границей.

B2 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 /səˈraʊn.dɪŋz/

surroundings

окружение

Meaning

The area around a person, place, or thing.

Example

She quickly adapted to her new surroundings.

Она быстро адаптировалась к своей новой окружающей среде.

B2 noun /ˈsɜːvɪŋ/

serving

порция

Meaning

a portion of food for one person; the act of giving food or drink to someone

Example

He ate a large serving of rice and curry.

Он съел большую порцию риса с карри.

B2 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.

B2 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

серьезный

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

Без действий последствия изменения климата станут серьезными.

B2 noun, adjective /ˈsoʊʃəlɪst/

socialist

социалист

Meaning

a person who advocates for socialism; relating to socialism

Example

He is a well-known socialist writer.

Он известный писатель-социалист.

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 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 /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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка

Meaning

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

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.

B2 noun /ˌsɪm.ɪˈlær.ə.ti/

Similarity

сходство; подобие

Meaning

the quality or state of being similar; resemblance

Example

There is a striking similarity between the two paintings.

Между двумя картинами есть поразительное сходство.

B2 noun /ˈstiː.mər/

Steamer

пароход

Meaning

a ship or boat powered by steam engines

Example

The old steamer crossed the river slowly.

Старый пароход медленно пересек реку.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс

Meaning

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

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.

B2 noun /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 verb /səʊ/

sew

счастье

Meaning

to join pieces of fabric or material together using a needle and thread

Example

She learned to sew her own clothes at an early age.

Она не могла скрыть свое счастье, когда получила награду.

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.

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 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

самодостаточность

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Самодостаточность помогает строить уверенность.

B2 noun /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.

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 verb /ˈstrɛŋkθən/

strengthen

усилить

Meaning

To make or become stronger.

Example

Communication can strengthen bonds between people.

Коммуникация может усилить связи между людьми.

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 noun /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

ищущий

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

Ищущий путешествовал далеко, чтобы найти ответы на свои вопросы.

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 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Громкий звук напугал детей.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf.kənˈtrəʊl

self-control

самоконтроль

Meaning

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

Example

Self-control is important for maintaining a balanced life.

Самоконтроль важен для поддержания сбалансированной жизни.

B2 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 /siːdʒ/

siege

осада

Meaning

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

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Замок пал после долгой осады.

B2 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 noun /ˈskɔːr.pi.ən/

Scorpion

скорпион

Meaning

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

Example

The scorpion hid under the rock during the day.

Скорпион спрятался под камнем в течение дня.

B2 verb /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 /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 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 /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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.

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 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 /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 /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 verb /ˈstreɪtən/

straighten

выпрямить

Meaning

to make something straight or tidy; to correct or organize

Example

She straightened her hair before the meeting.

Она выпрямила волосы перед встречей.

B2 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.

B2 verb /səkˈsiːdɪŋ/

succeeding

следующий / последующий

Meaning

coming after or following in order; continuing to succeed

Example

In the succeeding years, the company expanded rapidly.

В последующие годы компания быстро расширялась.

B2 adjective /ˈstɛdi/

steady

стабильный

Meaning

firm, stable, and not likely to change suddenly

Example

He kept his hand steady while painting the picture.

Он держал свою руку стабильно, рисуя картину.

B2 verb, noun /ʃeɪv/

shave

брить

Meaning

To remove hair from the body, typically using a razor; the act of removing hair

Example

He likes to shave every morning before work.

Он любит бриться каждое утро перед работой.

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 /sɪlk/

silk

шелк

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

позорный; бесславный; стыдный

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Его позорное поведение опозорило всю семью.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

опрос, анкетирование

Meaning

noun: an examination or inspection; verb: to examine or measure (an area or subject)

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

студент второго курса

Meaning

a student in their second year of study at a university or high school

Example

He’s a sophomore in college, studying computer science.

Он студент второго курса в университете, изучающий информатику.

B2 verb /sɜːrdʒ/

surge

порыв

Meaning

to move suddenly and powerfully forward or upward

Example

The crowd surged forward when the gates opened.

Толпа устремилась вперед, когда ворота открылись.

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 verb /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

сочувствовать

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

Я сочувствую вашей утрате.

B2 noun /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

сочувствие

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

Она выразила свое сочувствие жертвам аварии.

B2 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 adjective /slɪm/

slim

стройный

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Она выглядела стройной в своем новом платье.

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 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 /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 /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

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.