B2 adjective ˈsɑːləm

solemn

торжественный

Meaning

Formal and dignified; characterized by deep sincerity.

Example

The day begins with a solemn ceremony at the memorial.

День начинается с торжественной церемонии у мемориала.

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 /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 /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.

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 /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 verb /stæk/

stack

складывать или накапливать

Meaning

to arrange things in a neat pile or one on top of another

Example

He stacked the books neatly on the shelf.

Он аккуратно сложил книги на полке.

B2 noun /slɛdʒ/

sledge

сани

Meaning

a vehicle for traveling over snow, often pulled by animals

Example

The children rode a sledge down the snowy hill.

Дети катались на санях с заснеженной горы.

B2 verb /ʃrʌɡ/

shrug

пожать плечами

Meaning

To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.

Example

He shrugged when asked about the missing file.

Он пожал плечами, когда его спросили о потерянном файле.

B2 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.

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 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 /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 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 adverb /ˈsɪmɪlərli/

similarly

аналогично

Meaning

in a similar way

Example

Similarly, we can achieve success with dedication and hard work.

Аналогично, мы можем достичь успеха с помощью преданности и усердной работы.

B2 adjective /səbˈstæn.ʃəl/

Substantial

существенный; значительный; существенный

Meaning

large in size, amount, or importance; considerable; significant

Example

There was a substantial increase in sales this quarter.

В этом квартале было значительное увеличение продаж.

B2 noun /stəˈbɪl.ə.ti/

Stability

стабильность

Meaning

the state of being stable; firmness; steadiness

Example

Political stability is essential for economic growth.

Политическая стабильность необходима для экономического роста.

B2 adjective /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 /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 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.

B2 adjective /ˈsoʊpi/

Soapy

покрытый мылом; пенистый

Meaning

covered with soap; having the characteristics of soap; foamy

Example

The dishes were still soapy after washing.

Тарелки всё ещё были мыльными после мытья.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.

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 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 /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 /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

снегопад

Meaning

the process of snow falling from the sky; the amount of snow that falls

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

Сильный снегопад заблокировал все дороги вчера.

B2 verb /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 /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.

B2 noun /stjuːˈpɪdəti/

stupidity

глупость

Meaning

lack of intelligence or common sense

Example

His stupidity caused a lot of problems for the team.

Его глупость вызвала много проблем для команды.

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 /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Громкий звук напугал детей.

B2 adjective /ˈskætərd/

Scattered

разбросанный; рассеянный;

Meaning

spread widely apart; dispersed; occurring here and there

Example

Scattered showers are expected throughout the day.

Ожидаются рассеянные дожди в течение всего дня.

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 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 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 /spɪl/

spill

пролить

Meaning

to cause liquid to flow or fall out of a container by accident

Example

Be careful not to spill your coffee.

Будь осторожен, не пролей свой кофе.

B2 adjective /sɪmˈbɒlɪk/

symbolic

символический

Meaning

serving as a symbol or representing something else

Example

The dove is symbolic of peace and freedom.

Голубь символизирует мир и свободу.

B2 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 /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 /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 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 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 /ˈspesɪmən/

Specimen

образец; экзепляр; проба

Meaning

an individual example of something; a sample collected for scientific study or testing

Example

The scientist collected a blood specimen for analysis.

Учёный собрал образец крови для анализа.

B2 noun /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 verb /slæm/

slam

ударить с силой

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

Он с силой закрыл дверь после ссоры.

B2 noun /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 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 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

кислый

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Молоко стало кислым и пахнет ужасно.

B2 noun /ˈswiː.pər/

Sweeper

метельщик

Meaning

a person whose job is to clean floors and streets by sweeping

Example

The sweeper cleaned the school corridor every morning.

Метла чистила коридор школы каждое утро.

B2 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 adjective /sə'spɪʃ.əs/

Suspicious

подозрительный; сомнительный

Meaning

having or showing distrust; doubtful; questionable

Example

The police found his behavior very suspicious.

Полиция нашла его поведение очень подозрительным.

B2 noun /skwɒd/

squad

команда

Meaning

a small group of people organized for a specific purpose or task, often in the military or sports

Example

The football squad trained hard before the championship match.

Футбольная команда тренировалась усердно перед матчем чемпионата.

B2 adjective /ˈseɪ.krɪd/

Sacred

священный

Meaning

connected with God or a god; considered holy; worthy of religious worship

Example

The sacred temple was visited by thousands of pilgrims.

Священный храм посетили тысячи паломников.

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 /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 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 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.

B2 noun /ˈskuːtər/

scooter

скутер

Meaning

a small two-wheeled vehicle powered by an engine or electricity

Example

She rides a scooter to work every day.

Она ездит на скутере на работу каждый день.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.

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 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 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

поставщик

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Поставщик доставил продукцию вовремя.

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 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 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 /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 /stɜːrn/

Stern

строгий; жесткий

Meaning

serious and demanding exact conformity to rules; strict and severe

Example

The teacher gave the students a stern warning about cheating.

Учитель дал студентам строгое предупреждение по поводу жульничества.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

продолжение

Meaning

a published, broadcast, or recorded work that continues the story or develops the theme of an earlier one; something that takes place after or as a result of an earlier event

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

Сиквел фильма был даже успешнее, чем оригинал.

B2 noun /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

преемник

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Генеральный директор объявил о своей отставке и назначил своего преемника для компании.

B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

просторный; вместительный

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

В доме есть просторная гостиная с высокими потолками.

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 /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 verb /skoʊld/

scold

ругать

Meaning

to criticize angrily; to rebuke

Example

The teacher scolded the students for being late.

Учитель отругал студентов за опоздание.

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 /ˌspeʃiˈælɪti/

Speciality

специализация

Meaning

a particular area of activity or interest that someone focuses on; expertise in a specific field

Example

His speciality is Italian cuisine.

Его специализация — итальянская кухня.

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 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 noun /ˈsɪnθɪsɪs/

synthesis

синтез, комбинирование

Meaning

The combination of ideas to form a theory or system.

Example

The synthesis of ideas from multiple perspectives led to innovation.

Синтез идей с различных точек зрения привел к инновациям.

B2 noun smɔːl ˈɛfərt

Small Effort

небольшие усилия

Meaning

Minor actions or initiatives that can collectively make a significant impact.

Example

Small efforts can bring big changes in butterfly conservation.

Небольшие усилия могут привести к большим изменениям в сохранении бабочек.

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 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 /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

Он свайпнул влево на фото.

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 /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 /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 verb /suː/

sue

подать в суд

Meaning

to bring a lawsuit against someone in a court of law

Example

She decided to sue the company for damages.

Она решила подать в суд на компанию за ущерб.

B2 verb /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 /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 noun /skoʊp/

scope

объем

Meaning

the range of one's perception, understanding, or activity

Example

The project is beyond the scope of our resources.

Проект выходит за пределы наших ресурсов.

B2 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.

B2 adjective /ˈspiː.di/

Speedy

быстрый; скоростной; ловкий;

Meaning

moving or happening quickly; fast

Example

The speedy delivery service arrived within an hour.

Служба быстрой доставки прибыла в течение часа.

Meaning

to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface

Example

She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.

B2 adjective /ˈstɜːrdi/

sturdy

крепкий

Meaning

strongly and solidly built; not easily weakened

Example

The carpenter made a sturdy wooden table.

Плотник сделал прочный деревянный стол.

B2 noun /stəˈtɪstɪks/

statistics

статистика

Meaning

the practice or science of collecting and analyzing numerical data

Example

The statistics showed an increase in the number of users last year.

Статистика показала увеличение числа пользователей в прошлом году.

B2 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 /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 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший

Meaning

highest in rank, authority, or quality; greatest; most important

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.

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 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 /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 /ˈskriːnɪŋ/

screening

скрининг или показ

Meaning

the act of examining or testing people to detect disease or evaluate suitability; a showing of a movie or program

Example

The hospital offered free health screening for all employees.

Больница предложила бесплатное медицинское обследование для всех сотрудников.

B2 verb /swel/

swell

опухать

Meaning

to become larger, rounder, or thicker; to increase in size

Example

Her ankle began to swell after the injury.

Её лодыжка начала опухать после травмы.

B2 verb /stʌn/

stun

ошеломить, потрясти

Meaning

to shock or surprise someone greatly; to knock someone unconscious or dazed

Example

The news of her sudden resignation stunned everyone.

Новость о её внезапной отставке ошеломила всех.

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 /stɪŋk/

Stink

зловоние; неприятный запах

Meaning

a strong unpleasant smell; bad odor

Example

The garbage created a terrible stink in the kitchen.

Мусор создал ужасный запах в кухне.

B2 noun /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 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 verb /stɪŋ/

sting

ужалить

Meaning

to pierce with a sharp point; to cause sharp pain

Example

The bee stung him on his arm while he was gardening.

Пчела ужалила его в руку, пока он занимался садоводством.

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.