C1 noun /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/

Stationer

канцтовары

Meaning

a person who sells paper, pens, pencils, and other office supplies

Example

The stationer recommended the best pens for writing exams.

Канцеляр рекомендовал лучшие ручки для экзаменов.

C1 noun /sɪv/

sieve

сито

Meaning

a utensil with a mesh or perforated bottom, used for straining or sifting

Example

She used a sieve to strain the pasta.

Она использовала сито, чтобы процеживать пасту.

C2 adjective, adverb /ˈsaɪdlɔːŋ/

sidelong

косой взгляд

Meaning

Directed to the side; indirect, furtive, or not straightforward.

Example

She gave him a sidelong glance across the room.

Она бросила на него косой взгляд через комнату.

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.

A2 noun /seɪf/

Safe

сейф; защита

Meaning

secure container for storing valuables; protection from danger

Example

He kept his important documents in the office safe.

Он хранит свои важные документы в офисном сейфе.

A1 verb /spend/

spend

тратить

Meaning

to use money to buy something; to pass time

Example

I spend too much money on books.

Я трачу слишком много денег на книги.

C1 noun/verb /ˈslʌmbər/

slumber

сон

Meaning

A state of sleep; to sleep lightly or rest.

Example

The child slumbered peacefully through the night.

Ребёнок мирно спал всю ночь.

B1 noun /ˈsʌb.stəns/

Substance

вещество

Meaning

a particular kind of matter with uniform properties; the essential nature of something; material or content

Example

The scientist analyzed the unknown substance in the laboratory.

Учёный анализировал неизвестное вещество в лаборатории.

A2 verb /ʃʌt/

shut

закрыть

Meaning

to close something, especially a door or window

Example

Please shut the door before you leave.

Пожалуйста, закройте дверь, прежде чем уйти.

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.

A2 noun /skɪl/

skill

умение

Meaning

the ability to do something well through training or experience

Example

Her skill in painting impressed everyone.

Ее умение в живописи впечатлило всех.

B2 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛptɪk/

septic

инфицированный

Meaning

Infected with harmful bacteria; relating to or causing infection.

Example

The doctor treated the patient's septic wound immediately.

Врач немедленно обработал септическую рану пациента.

A1 noun /ˈsændwɪtʃ/

sandwich

сэндвич

Meaning

two pieces of bread with food such as meat, cheese, or salad between them

Example

I made a chicken sandwich for lunch.

Я сделал куриный сэндвич на обед.

C2 noun /ˈsɜːrfɪt/

surfeit

избыток

Meaning

an excessive amount of something

Example

There was a surfeit of food at the festival.

На фестивале было изобилие еды.

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.

B1 adjective /ˈspaɪ.si/

Spicy

острый

Meaning

having a strong, hot flavor from spices; containing spices

Example

This curry is too spicy for me to eat.

Это карри слишком острое для меня.

C2 adjective /spraɪ/

spry

проворный

Meaning

active and lively, especially in old age

Example

The spry grandmother surprised everyone with her quick dance steps.

Проворная бабушка удивила всех своими быстрыми танцевальными шагами.

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.

C1 verb /ˈspɪərˌhɛd/

spearhead

возглавить

Meaning

to lead or initiate an action, project, or movement

Example

She spearheaded the campaign for environmental awareness.

Она возглавила кампанию за экологическое сознание.

A1 noun/adjective /saʊθ/

south

юг

Meaning

the direction towards the bottom of a map, opposite to north

Example

The sun rises in the east and sets in the south.

Солнце восходит на востоке и садится на юге.

B1 adverb /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkəntli/

significantly

значительно

Meaning

in a way that is large or important enough to have an effect

Example

The economy has significantly improved over the last decade.

Экономика значительно улучшилась за последние десять лет.

C1 verb /ˈslɪðər/

slither

ползти

Meaning

to move smoothly over a surface with a twisting, sliding motion, like a snake

Example

The snake slithered through the grass.

Змея поползла через траву.

C1 adjective /ˈspɑːrtn/

spartan

спартанский

Meaning

showing simplicity and lack of luxury; austere

Example

He lived in a spartan room with just a bed and a chair.

Он жил в спартанской комнате с одной кроватью и стулом.

C1 noun /ˈslændər/

Slander

клевета

Meaning

the action of making false spoken statements damaging to someone's reputation

Example

The politician sued the newspaper for slander.

Политик подал в суд на газету за клевету.

C1 adjective /səˈdɪs.tɪk/

sadistic

садистский

Meaning

Deriving pleasure from inflicting pain or suffering on others.

Example

The villain had a sadistic smile while hurting his enemies.

Злодей улыбался садистской улыбкой, когда причинял боль своим врагам.

C1 noun /sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

Seduction

соблазн; искушение

Meaning

the action of seducing someone; temptation to do something wrong

Example

He fell victim to the seduction of easy money.

Он стал жертвой соблазна легких денег.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstriːmlaɪnɪŋ/

streamlining

оптимизация

Meaning

The process of making an organization or system more efficient by simplifying or eliminating unnecessary steps

Example

Streamlining processes can significantly reduce operational costs.

Оптимизация процессов может значительно снизить операционные расходы.

C1 adjective /ˈʃɑːdi/

shoddy

плохого качества

Meaning

badly made or done; of poor quality

Example

The contractor did a shoddy job on the repairs.

Подрядчик сделал плохую работу при ремонте.

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.

C1 verb /ˌsuːpərɪmˈpoʊz/

superimpose

накладывать

Meaning

to place one thing on top of another so that both can be seen

Example

The editor superimposed text over the image.

Редактор суперимпозировал текст на изображении.

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 /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.

C2 adjective /ˈsæpɪd/

sapid

вкусный

Meaning

Having a pleasant taste; flavorful.

Example

The chef prepared a sapid dish that delighted everyone at the table.

Шеф-повар приготовил вкусное блюдо, которое понравилось всем за столом.

C2 noun /ˈstriːmlɪt/

streamlet

ручей

Meaning

a small stream; a tiny brook or rivulet

Example

A streamlet flowed through the meadow.

Маленький поток тек через луг.

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.

A2 noun /sprɪŋ/

spring

весна

Meaning

the season between winter and summer when plants begin to grow

Example

Flowers bloom in the spring.

Цветы распускаются весной.

C1 verb /səˈplænt/

supplant

замещать

Meaning

To take the place of something or someone, often by force or strategy.

Example

Digital platforms have supplanted traditional newspapers.

Цифровые платформы заменили традиционные газеты.

A2 noun /steɪdʒ/

stage

сцена

Meaning

a raised platform or area for performances or presentations

Example

The actor stepped onto the stage to deliver his speech.

Актер поднялся на сцену, чтобы произнести свою речь.

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 /swer/

swear

клясться

Meaning

to use offensive language; to promise solemnly; to take an oath

Example

I swear to tell the truth.

Я клянусь сказать правду.

C1 noun /ˈstrɑːtəm/

stratum

слой

Meaning

a layer or level of material, or a social class in society

Example

The upper stratum of society enjoyed privileges not available to others.

Верхний слой общества пользовался привилегиями, недоступными для других.

A2 verb /sɜːrv/

serve

обслуживать

Meaning

to provide service; to work for; to offer food or drink

Example

She serves breakfast at 8 AM every morning.

Она подает завтрак в 8 утра каждый день.

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.

C1 noun /ˈsəʊdiəm/

sodium

натрий

Meaning

a soft, silver-white chemical element that is highly reactive and found in salt.

Example

Sodium is an essential element for maintaining fluid balance in the body.

Натрий — это важный элемент для поддержания баланса жидкости в организме.

B1 noun /ˈsɛtɪŋ/

setting

обстановка

Meaning

the environment or place where something happens

Example

The setting of the movie was a beautiful beach.

Место действия фильма было красивым пляжем.

C1 noun /ˈstjuːpər/

stupor

ступор

Meaning

a state of near-unconsciousness or insensibility

Example

He remained in a stupor after hearing the shocking news.

Он остался в ступоре после того, как услышал шокирующие новости.

A2 adjective /sər'praɪz.ɪŋ/

Surprising

удивительный; поразительный

Meaning

causing surprise; unexpected; remarkable

Example

It's surprising how quickly children learn new languages.

Это удивительно, как быстро дети учат новые языки.

B2 adverb /ˈskɪl.fəl.i/

Skilfully/US: Skillfully

умело

Meaning

in a way that shows ability and training; expertly

Example

She skilfully painted the portrait in just two hours.

Она умело нарисовала портрет за два часа.

C1 noun /stents/

stents

стенты

Meaning

Small mesh tubes used to treat narrow or blocked arteries.

Example

Stents were successfully placed using robotic techniques.

Стенты были успешно установлены с использованием роботизированных технологий.

A1 noun /suːp/

Soup

суп

Meaning

a liquid food made by boiling meat, vegetables, or other ingredients in water

Example

I had a bowl of chicken soup for lunch.

Я съел тарелку куриного супа на обед.

C1 noun ˈsɪmbəlɪzəm

symbolism

симболизм

Meaning

The use of symbols to represent ideas or qualities.

Example

The use of symbolism in the novel is masterful.

Использование символизма в романе мастерски выполнено.

B2 noun /ˈspætʃ.ʊ.lə/

Spatula

шпатула

Meaning

a kitchen utensil with a flat, flexible blade used for mixing, spreading, or lifting food

Example

I used a spatula to flip the pancakes in the pan.

Я использовал лопатку, чтобы перевернуть блины на сковороде.

C1 noun /sərˈveɪər/

surveyor

геодезист

Meaning

A person who measures and maps land, buildings, or other features.

Example

The surveyor measured the land for construction.

Геодезист измерил землю для строительства.

C1 verb /ʃʌn/

Shun

избегать

Meaning

to deliberately avoid or stay away from someone or something

Example

He shuns public attention and prefers privacy.

Он избегает публичного внимания и предпочитает приватность.

C1 noun /ˌsɑːrdʒənt ˈmeɪdʒər/

sergeant-major

сержант-майор

Meaning

A senior non-commissioned officer in the army responsible for discipline and administration within a unit.

Example

The sergeant-major inspected the troops before the parade.

Сержант-майор проверил войска перед парадом.

C2 adjective /sɪˈlæbɪk/

syllabic

слоговой

Meaning

Relating to or based on syllables.

Example

The teacher explained the syllabic structure of the word.

Учитель объяснил слоговую структуру слова.

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 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.

C1 adjective /ˈskɔːrnfəl/

Scornful

презрительный

Meaning

showing contempt or disdain; expressing scorn

Example

She gave him a scornful look when he made the rude comment.

Она посмотрела на него с презрением, когда он сделал грубый комментарий.

C2 noun /ˈsɪŋkrəˌnɪzəm/

synchronism

синхронизация

Meaning

The simultaneous occurrence of events or actions.

Example

The synchronism of the dancers' movements amazed the audience.

Синхронизация движений танцоров поразила зрителей.

C1 noun /ˌsæbəˈtɜːr/

saboteur

саботёр

Meaning

A person who engages in sabotage.

Example

The saboteur was arrested before he could plant the bomb.

Саботёр был арестован до того, как он успел установить бомбу.

C2 verb /sɛkˈstuːpəl/

sextuple

сексуплицировать

Meaning

to make or become six times as great or as many

Example

Within two quarters, the campaign sextupled their daily sign-ups.

Через два квартала кампания увеличила их ежедневные регистрации в шесть раз.

C1 noun/verb /stæmˈpiːd/

stampede

паника

Meaning

A sudden, uncontrolled rush of people or animals; to cause a mass movement.

Example

The loud noise caused a stampede of the crowd.

Громкий звук вызвал панику в толпе.

C1 noun səˌfɪs.tɪˈkeɪ.ʃən

sophistication

высокий уровень сложности или утонченности

Meaning

High level of complexity or refinement.

Example

The sophistication of modern AI technology is remarkable.

Сложность современной технологии ИИ удивительна.

C1 adjective /ˈstæɡ.nənt/

Stagnant

стагнирующий; неподвижный; без развития

Meaning

not moving or flowing; showing no activity or development

Example

The stagnant water in the pond was covered with algae.

Застоявшаяся вода в пруду была покрыта водорослями.

B2 noun /slɒt/

slot

щель

Meaning

a narrow opening into which something fits or is placed

Example

Insert the card into the slot to open the door.

Вставьте карту в щель, чтобы открыть дверь.

C2 noun /ˈskɪz.əm/ or /ˈsɪz.əm/

schism

счастье

Meaning

A division or split between strongly opposed parties, often in religion or organizations.

Example

The schism in the church led to the formation of two separate groups.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

C2 verb /ˈsɪbəleɪt/

sibilate

произносить с шипящим звуком

Meaning

To pronounce with a hissing sound.

Example

The actor sibilated his lines for dramatic effect.

Актер произнес свои реплики с шипящим звуком для драматического эффекта.

A1 adverb /soʊ/

so

так

Meaning

to such a degree or extent

Example

She was so happy with the gift.

Она была так счастлива с подарком.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.

B1 adjective /ˈsætɪsfaɪd/

satisfied

удовлетворён

Meaning

Pleased or content with what has been achieved or received.

Example

He felt satisfied after finishing his project.

Он почувствовал удовлетворение после завершения своего проекта.

C1 adjective /ˈspaɪni/

spiny

колючий

Meaning

covered with or full of spines; having sharp points

Example

The spiny cactus stood tall in the desert.

Колючий кактус стоял высоко в пустыне.

C1 noun /ˈsɛpərətɪst/

separatist

сепаратист

Meaning

A person who supports the separation of a group from a larger body, often for political or cultural independence.

Example

The separatist group demanded independence from the central government.

Сепаратистская группа потребовала независимости от центрального правительства.

A2 noun /ˈsɪŋ.ər/

Singer

певец

Meaning

a person who sings, especially as a job or profession

Example

The singer performed beautifully at the concert last night.

Певец прекрасно выступил на концерте вчера вечером.

B1 adjective /ˈskɪlfʊl/

Skilful

умелый; опытный; мастер

Meaning

having or showing skill; expert and accomplished

Example

The skilful surgeon performed the operation with great precision.

Умелый хирург выполнил операцию с большой точностью.

A2 noun /ˈsɪk.nəs/

Sickness

болезнь; заболевание

Meaning

the state of being ill; a disease or illness

Example

She took time off work due to sickness.

Она взяла время от работы из-за болезни.

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.

B1 noun /ˈsɜr.fɪs/

Surface

поверхность; верхний слой

Meaning

the outside part or uppermost layer of something

Example

The submarine emerged to the surface of the ocean.

Подводная лодка всплыла на поверхность океана.

A2 noun /ʃiːp/

sheep

овца

Meaning

a farm animal with thick wool that is raised for its wool, meat, and milk

Example

The farmer keeps a large flock of sheep.

Фермер держит большое стадо овец.

C1 noun ˌsɛlf.rɪˈstreɪnt

self-restraint

самоконтроль

Meaning

The practice of restraining oneself from indulging in something, typically an impulse or desire.

Example

Practicing self-restraint helps in avoiding impulsive decisions.

Практика самоконтроля помогает избегать импульсивных решений.

C2 noun /ˌsɪləbɪˈkeɪʃən/

syllabication

слоговая разбивка

Meaning

The division of words into syllables.

Example

Proper syllabication helps in correct pronunciation.

Правильная слоговая разбивка помогает в правильном произношении.

C1 verb /siːð/

seethe

кипеть от ярости

Meaning

To be filled with intense but unexpressed anger or agitation.

Example

She was seething with anger after the unfair decision.

Она кипела от ярости после несправедливого решения.

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.

C2 noun /ˈsweɪʒən/

suasion

убеждение

Meaning

the act of persuading or influencing someone

Example

The leader used gentle suasion to win support for the plan.

Лидер использовал мягкое убеждение, чтобы получить поддержку для плана.

B1 verb /skriːm/

scream

кричать

Meaning

to make a loud, high-pitched sound, usually because of fear, pain, or excitement

Example

She screamed when she saw the spider.

Она закричала, когда увидела паука.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪnɪstər/

sinister

зловещий

Meaning

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

Example

The abandoned house had a sinister atmosphere.

Покинутое здание имело зловещую атмосферу.

C1 adjective ˌsəʊsɪəʊpəˈlɪtɪkəl

sociopolitical

социополитический

Meaning

Combining social and political factors.

Example

Sociopolitical factors often influence public policy decisions.

Социополитические факторы часто влияют на решения в области общественной политики.

C1 adjective /ˈstɛr.aɪl/

sterile

стерильный

Meaning

Free from bacteria or other living microorganisms; incapable of producing offspring.

Example

The surgeon worked in a sterile environment to avoid infection.

Хирург работал в стерильной обстановке, чтобы избежать инфекции.

C2 noun /ˈsaɪz.mə.ɡræf/

seismograph

сейсмограф

Meaning

An instrument that measures and records details of earthquakes, such as force and duration.

Example

The seismograph detected a strong tremor in the area.

Сейсмограф зафиксировал сильное толчок в этом районе.

C1 noun /səˈprɛʃən/

suppression

подавление

Meaning

the act of forcibly stopping something or holding back feelings or actions

Example

The suppression of free speech led to protests.

Подавление свободы слова привело к протестам.

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.

C2 noun /ˈspɛndˌθrɪft/

spendthrift

расточитель

Meaning

A person who spends money extravagantly or wastefully.

Example

The young prince was known as a spendthrift, wasting his fortune on lavish parties.

Молодой принц был известен как расточитель, тратящий свое состояние на роскошные вечеринки.

C1 verb /ˈskʌt.əl/

scuttle

счастье

Meaning

To run hurriedly with short, quick steps; or to deliberately sink a ship.

Example

The children scuttled back to their seats when the teacher entered.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда она получила награду.

C1 noun /ˈskeɪ.biːz/

Scabies

чесотка

Meaning

a contagious skin disease caused by mites that causes intense itching

Example

The doctor diagnosed him with scabies after examining the rash.

Доктор поставил диагноз чесотка после осмотра сыпи.

C2 noun /ˈspuːnərɪzəm/

spoonerism

спунеризм

Meaning

A verbal error in which the initial sounds of words are swapped to create a humorous effect.

Example

He made a spoonerism by saying 'queer old dean' instead of 'dear old queen'.

Он сделал спунеризм, сказав 'странный старый декан' вместо 'дорогая старая королева'.

C2 noun /ˈsɛkstənt/

sextant

секстант

Meaning

a navigational instrument with a graduated arc of 60°, used to measure the angle between a celestial object and the horizon

Example

Using a sextant, the navigator fixed the ship’s position at noon.

Используя секстант, навигатор определил положение корабля в полдень.

C1 verb /səˈfɪstɪkeɪt/

sophisticate

усовершенствовать

Meaning

to make something more complex or refined; to educate or develop in taste and manners

Example

Traveling abroad helped sophisticate his worldview.

Поездки за границу помогли улучшить его мировоззрение.

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.

B1 noun/verb /skeɪl/

scale

масштаб / увеличение размера

Meaning

A system of ordered marks used for measurement; also means to climb or to adjust in size.

Example

The company plans to scale its operations globally.

Компания планирует расширить свои операции на глобальном уровне.

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.

B1 verb /ˈsætɪsfaɪ/

satisfy

удовлетворить

Meaning

to fulfill the desires, expectations, or needs of someone; to make content

Example

The delicious meal satisfied our hunger completely.

Вкусная еда полностью удовлетворила наш голод.

A2 noun /seɪl/

sale

распродажа

Meaning

the exchange of a commodity for money; the action of selling something

Example

The store is having a sale on winter clothing.

Магазин проводит распродажу зимней одежды.

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.

A1 adjective /ʃʊr/

Sure

уверенный; точно

Meaning

completely confident that something is true; certain; definitely true

Example

I am sure that he will come tomorrow.

Я уверен, что он придет завтра.

C1 verb /ˈstaɪfl/

stifle

подавить

Meaning

to prevent or restrain an action, idea, or emotion; to suffocate

Example

She tried to stifle a laugh during the serious meeting.

Она попыталась подавить смех во время серьезной встречи.

C1 noun /ˈstændˌstɪl/

standstill

застой

Meaning

a situation in which all movement or activity stops

Example

The traffic came to a standstill after the accident.

Движение остановилось после аварии.

C1 adjective /ˈsɛnʃənt/

sentient

чувствующий

Meaning

Able to perceive or feel things.

Example

Humans are sentient beings capable of reasoning.

Люди — чувствующие существа, способные рассуждать.

C1 adjective /ˈsɒnɪk/

sonic

звуковой

Meaning

Relating to or involving sound waves or speed of sound.

Example

The jet created a loud boom when it broke the sonic barrier.

Самолет создал громкий звук, когда он преодолел звуковой барьер.

A1 adverb /suːn/

Soon

скоро

Meaning

in a short time; before long; quickly

Example

The train will arrive soon.

Поезд скоро приедет.

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.

эскиз

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.