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B2 verb /spɪt/

spit

плевать
Meaning
to force liquid, especially saliva, out of the mouth
Example
He spat on the ground in anger.
Он плевал на землю в гневе.
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 /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 /suːˈpɜːrb/

superb

превосходный
Meaning
extremely good; excellent
Example
The hotel provided superb service during our stay.
Отель предоставил превосходное обслуживание во время нашего пребывания.
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 /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 /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение
Meaning
a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen
Example
The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.
Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.
B2 noun /ˈswɒl.oʊ/

Swallow

ласточка
Meaning
a small migratory bird with long wings and a forked tail
Example
The swallow built its nest under the roof.
Ласточка построила гнездо под крышей.
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 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный
Meaning
Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.
Example
Static ideas hinder progress.
Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.
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 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг
Meaning
Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.
Example
The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.
Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.
B2 verb /skriːtʃ/

screech

издавать резкий звук
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched and unpleasant sound
Example
The car screeched to a halt.
Машина заскрипела и резко остановилась.
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 /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 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 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 /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 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 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 verb /skɪm/

skim

бегло читать
Meaning
to move quickly over a surface or to read something quickly
Example
She skimmed through the report before the meeting.
Она пробежала глазами по отчету перед встречей.
B2 verb /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 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 /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 /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, 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 noun /ˈsiː.mən/

Seaman

моряк
Meaning
a person who works on a ship; sailor
Example
The experienced seaman navigated the ship through the storm.
Опытный моряк управлял кораблем через шторм.
B2 noun /ˈsɜːr.plʌs/

surplus

излишек
Meaning
An amount that is more than what is needed.
Example
The country has a surplus of food this year.
В этом году в стране излишек продуктов питания.
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 /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 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 adverb /ˈsiː.krət.li/

secretly

тайно
Meaning
in a way that is hidden or not known by others
Example
She secretly planned a surprise party for her friend.
Она тайно спланировала вечеринку-сюрприз для своей подруги.
B2 noun /ˈspɛktrəm/

spectrum

спектр
Meaning
A range of different things, often related to colors, ideas, or classifications.
Example
The festival attracted people from across the political spectrum.
Фестиваль привлек людей со всего политического спектра.
B2 verb /ʃɛd/

shed

сбрасывать
Meaning
to let something fall off naturally, such as leaves, hair, or tears
Example
Trees shed their leaves in autumn.
Деревья сбрасывают свои листья осенью.
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/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 /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 /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 adjective /ˌsɪstəˈmætɪk/

systematic

систематический
Meaning
Done or acting according to a fixed plan or system; methodical.
Example
The company took a systematic approach to solving the issue.
Компания использовала систематический подход для решения проблемы.
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 verb /ˈskræmbəl/

scramble

быстро забираться или смешивать
Meaning
to move or climb quickly using hands and feet; to mix or arrange in a hurried way
Example
The kids scrambled up the hill to catch the kite.
Дети быстро забрались на холм, чтобы поймать воздушного змея.
B2 noun ˈsɪblɪŋz

Siblings

братья и сестры
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
Братья и сестры обычно находятся на одном уровне в семейном дереве.
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 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 /sərˈvaɪvər/

Survivor

человек, который выжил, особенно человек, оставшийся в живых после события, в котором другие погибли
Meaning
a person who survives, especially a person remaining alive after an event in which others have died
Example
She is a cancer survivor who now helps other patients.
Она выжившая от рака, которая теперь помогает другим пациентам.
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 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 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 /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 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 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 verb /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪz/

specialize

специализироваться
Meaning
to focus on a particular subject or activity and become an expert in it
Example
He decided to specialize in cardiology.
Он решил специализироваться в кардиологии.
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 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 /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 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 /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 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 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 noun /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель
Meaning
a person who manages or directs the work of others
Example
The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.
Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.
B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

структуры
Meaning
Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.
Example
The region has ancient structures.
Этот регион имеет древние структуры.
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 /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 noun /səbˈskraɪbər/

subscriber

подписчик
Meaning
a person who receives or subscribes to a service, magazine, or service
Example
She is a subscriber to the monthly magazine.
Она подписчица ежемесячного журнала.
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 /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 noun /ˈʃɪpɪŋ/

shipping

доставка
Meaning
the process of transporting goods
Example
The shipping of the products was delayed due to weather conditions.
Доставка продукции была задержана из-за погодных условий.
B2 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

пятнистый; отмеченный; замеченный
Meaning
having spots or marks; noticed or seen
Example
The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.
Пятнистая пантера двигалась бесшумно через джунгли.
B2 verb /saɪ/

sigh

вздыхать
Meaning
to let out a long, deep breath as an expression of tiredness, relief, or sadness
Example
She sighed with relief when she heard the good news.
Она вздохнула с облегчением, когда услышала хорошие новости.
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 /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 /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, noun /stæb/

stab

порезать ножом
Meaning
to pierce or wound with a pointed weapon or object
Example
He was stabbed in the back during the altercation.
Его подкололи в спину во время ссоры.
B2 verb /ʃʌv/

shove

толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
Он толкнул коробку в угол.
B2 verb /skeər/

scare

ispugat'
Meaning
to frighten someone or make them feel afraid
Example
The loud noise scared the baby.
Gromkij zvuk ispugnul rebyonka.
B2 noun 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 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 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 adjective /ˈsiː.z ə n.əl/

Seasonal

сезонный
Meaning
relating to or occurring in a particular season; changing according to the seasons
Example
Many businesses hire seasonal workers during the holidays.
Многие компании нанимают сезонных работников во время каникул.
B2 noun /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning
a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product
Example
The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.
B2 noun /ˈset.əl.mənt/

Settlement

поселение; соглашение
Meaning
a place where people establish a community; an agreement that ends a dispute
Example
The early settlement was built near the river for easy access to water.
Раннее поселение было построено рядом с рекой для удобного доступа к воде.
B2 verb /straɪd/

stride

идти с длинными, решительными шагами; делать успехи
Meaning
to walk with long, decisive steps; to make progress
Example
She strode confidently across the stage.
Она уверенно прошла по сцене.
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 /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning
a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events
Example
Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.
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 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 /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 (plural) /skræps/

scraps

остатки
Meaning
Small pieces left over from something; also small fights or quarrels.
Example
The dog ate the scraps from the table.
Собака съела остатки со стола.
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 noun /ˈstɛriəˌtaɪp/

stereotype

стереотип
Meaning
A widely held but oversimplified and fixed idea of a particular type of person or thing.
Example
It is a stereotype that all gamers are antisocial.
Это стереотип, что все геймеры асоциальны.
B2 noun /spæm/

spam

спам
Meaning
unsolicited or unwanted electronic communication, typically in the form of email
Example
My inbox is full of spam emails that I need to delete.
Мой почтовый ящик полон спам-писем, которые мне нужно удалить.
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 noun/verb /swɔːrm/

swarm

рои
Meaning
A large group of insects or people moving together.
Example
A swarm of bees surrounded the tree.
Рой пчел окружил дерево.
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 adjective /ʃɪər/

Sheer

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.
B2 noun /sliːv/

Sleeve

рукав
Meaning
the part of a garment that covers the arm
Example
She rolled up her sleeves before starting to cook.
Она закатила рукава перед тем, как начать готовить.
B2 noun ˈsækrɪfaɪs

sacrifice

жертва
Meaning
An act of giving up something valued for the sake of something else.
Example
The country was freed due to the sacrifice of the warriors.
Страна была освобождена благодаря жертве воинов.
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 /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 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 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 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 /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 /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 /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

сенатор
Meaning
a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body
Example
The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.
Сенатор страстно говорил о экологической политике.
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 /ˈspəʊkswɪmən/

spokeswoman

женщина-пресс-секретарь
Meaning
a woman who speaks on behalf of a group or organization
Example
The spokeswoman for the company announced the new product.
Пресс-секретарь компании объявила о новом продукте.
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 noun /ˈspɒnsər/

sponsor

спонсор
Meaning
a person or organization that provides funds for a project or activity in exchange for publicity or support
Example
The company became the main sponsor of the event.
Компания стала основным спонсором мероприятия.
B2 noun, verb /striːk/

streak

полоса или линия; двигаться очень быстро в определенном направлении
Meaning
a long, thin line or mark; to move very quickly in a specified direction
Example
Lightning streaked across the night sky.
Молния пронеслась по ночному небу.
B2 noun /steɪn/

Stain

пятно; след
Meaning
a colored patch or dirty mark that is difficult to remove; a blemish or damage to reputation
Example
There was a coffee stain on his white shirt.
На его белой рубашке была пятно от кофе.
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 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 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 /ˈʃæb.i/

Shabby

поношенный; в плохом состоянии; с признаками износа; несправедливый или жестокий
Meaning
worn out; in poor condition; showing signs of wear; unfair or mean
Example
His shabby clothes showed that he had been traveling for days.
Его поношенная одежда показывала, что он путешествовал несколько дней.
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 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 /ˈspɛʃəlti/

specialty

специализация
Meaning
a particular area of study, work, or interest; something in which a person or place excels
Example
Her specialty is pediatric medicine.
Её специализация — педиатрия.
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/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.