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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 ˌsensɪˈtɪvɪti

sensitivity

чувствительность
Meaning
The quality or condition of being sensitive; responsiveness to stimuli.
Example
Bose proved plant sensitivity through experiments.
Бозе доказал чувствительность растений с помощью экспериментов.
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 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.
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 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 /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 /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 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 /ˈsleɪvəri/

slavery

Meaning
the system or state of being owned and forced to work for someone else
Example
Slavery was abolished in most countries in the 19th century.
B2 noun /ˈʃɔːr.tɪdʒ/

Shortage

нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
В регионе наблюдается серьёзная нехватка воды.
B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда
Meaning
a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor
Example
The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.
Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.
B2 noun səˌsteɪ.nəˈbɪl.ɪ.ti

sustainability

устойчивость
Meaning
The ability to be maintained at a certain rate or level; the avoidance of the depletion of natural resources in order to maintain ecological balance.
Example
Sustainability ensures long-term environmental health.
Устойчивость обеспечивает долгосрочное экологическое здоровье.
B2 noun /ˌsɛkʃuˈæləti/

sexuality

сексуальность
Meaning
a person's capacity for sexual feelings and orientation
Example
She spoke openly about her sexuality and identity.
Она откровенно говорила о своей сексуальности и идентичности.
B2 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 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 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, noun, adjective /streɪ/

stray

блуждать
Meaning
to move away from the correct path or go off course; a person or animal that has wandered off; something that is not where it belongs
Example
The dog strayed from the yard and got lost.
Собака сбилась с пути и потерялась.
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 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 /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 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 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 /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 /stæns/

stance

позиция
Meaning
a person's attitude, opinion, or position on an issue
Example
The company took a strong stance on environmental protection.
Компания заняла твердую позицию по защите окружающей среды.
B2 verb /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning
to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed
Example
He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.
B2 adjective /skeərs/

Scarce

редкий; трудно найти; существующий в небольших количествах
Meaning
rare; not easily found; existing in small quantities
Example
Fresh water is becoming increasingly scarce in desert regions.
Свежее вода становится все более редким ресурсом в пустынных регионах.
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 /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 adjective /sɑːrˈkæstɪk/

sarcastic

саркастичный
Meaning
Using irony or mockery to convey contempt or humor.
Example
She made a sarcastic remark about his cooking.
Она сделала саркастическое замечание о его кулинарии.
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 /səˈspɛnʃən/

suspension

приостановка
Meaning
The act of temporarily stopping something; also refers to a system in vehicles that absorbs shock.
Example
The player received a three-game suspension for misconduct.
Игрок получил трехматчевую приостановку за плохое поведение.
B2 adverb /səˈpəʊzɪdli/

supposedly

якобы
Meaning
used to show that something is believed or claimed to be true, though it may not be
Example
He is supposedly the best player on the team.
Якобы он лучший игрок в команде.
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 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 /ˈskʌlp.tʃər/

Sculpture

скульптура; искусство создания объектов путем вырезания
Meaning
the art of making objects by carving; a work of art made by carving
Example
The museum displays ancient Greek sculpture.
Музей выставляет древнегреческую скульптуру.
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 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 adverb /ˈsɒftli/

softly

мягко или тихо
Meaning
in a gentle or quiet way.
Example
She spoke softly so as not to wake the baby.
Она говорила мягко, чтобы не разбудить малыша.
B2 noun /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/

Stamina

выносливость
Meaning
the ability to sustain prolonged physical or mental effort
Example
Marathon runners need great stamina to complete the race.
Марафонцам нужна большая выносливость, чтобы завершить гонку.
B2 noun/verb /skræp/

scrap

кусок / выбросить
Meaning
A small piece of something; to discard or get rid of something.
Example
He used a scrap of paper to jot down the number.
Он использовал кусок бумаги, чтобы записать номер.
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 /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 /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 /ˈsiː.krə.si/

Secrecy

секретность
Meaning
the practice of keeping something secret; the state of being kept hidden
Example
The project was conducted in complete secrecy.
Проект был проведен в полной секретности.
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 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 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 noun/verb /stʌnt/

stunt

трюк, достижение, препятствовать росту
Meaning
a daring or unusual action performed for entertainment or publicity; to hinder growth or development
Example
The actor performed a dangerous stunt in the movie.
Актёр исполнил опасный стант в фильме.
B2 adjective /ˈslɪp.ər.i/

Slippery

скользкий
Meaning
smooth and difficult to hold; causing sliding or slipping
Example
The wet floor was very slippery after cleaning.
Пол был очень скользким после уборки.
B2 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 /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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /swiːp/

sweep

подметать
Meaning
to clean by brushing; to move quickly and smoothly
Example
She sweeps the floor every morning.
Она подметает пол каждое утро.
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.
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 noun /ˈstɑːrt.ʌp/

startup

новое предприятие
Meaning
A newly established business, especially a small technology or business company that is just beginning operations.
Example
The startup secured funding from investors.
Стартап получил финансирование от инвесторов.
B2 verb, noun /stɔːl/

stall

остановить, киоск
Meaning
to stop or cause to stop temporarily; a small shop or stand
Example
The car stalled on the way to the office.
Машина остановилась по пути в офис.
B2 adjective səˈfɪs.tɪ.keɪ.tɪd

sophisticated

софистицированный
Meaning
Having great knowledge or experience of the world and knowing about fashion, culture, and other things that people think are socially important; highly developed or complex.
Example
Sophisticated designs enhance aesthetics.
Софистицированные дизайны улучшают эстетику.
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 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 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 verb /ˈʃʌfəl/

shuffle

Meaning
to walk by dragging one's feet along or without lifting them fully; to mix or rearrange
Example
He shuffled the cards before dealing them.
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, verb /sɪn/

sin

грех
Meaning
an immoral act considered to be a transgression against divine law; to commit an offense against religious or moral law
Example
He confessed his sin to the priest.
Он исповедал свой грех священнику.
B2 noun /ˌsɛlf əˈwɛə.nəs/

self-awareness

самосознание
Meaning
Conscious knowledge of one's own character, feelings, motives, and desires.
Example
Self-awareness helps in understanding one's emotions and actions.
Самосознание помогает понять эмоции и действия человека.
B2 verb /ˈsprɪŋkəl/

sprinkle

Meaning
to scatter small drops or particles of a substance over a surface
Example
She sprinkled sugar on top of the cake.
B2 noun /ˈsɛktər/

sector

сектор
Meaning
a distinct part or area of an economy, society, or industry
Example
The technology sector is growing rapidly.
Технологический сектор быстро растет.
B2 noun/verb /ˈslɔː.tər/

slaughter

убой / массовое убийство
Meaning
the killing of animals for food; killing in large numbers violently
Example
The army slaughtered hundreds of enemy soldiers.
Армия убила сотни вражеских солдат.
B2 adjective /ˈsɛksi/

sexy

сексуальный
Meaning
sexually attractive or exciting
Example
She wore a sexy red dress to the party.
Она носила сексуальное красное платье на вечеринке.
B2 adjective /steɪl/

Stale

черствый; старый; не свежий
Meaning
no longer fresh; lacking originality or novelty
Example
The bread became stale after sitting out for three days.
Хлеб стал черствым после того, как пролежал три дня.
B2 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.
B2 noun /ˌsɒl.ɪˈdær.ə.ti/

Solidarity

солидарность
Meaning
unity or agreement of feeling or action among individuals with a common interest
Example
The workers showed solidarity during the strike.
работники продемонстрировали солидарность во время забастовки.
B2 verb /sweɪ/

sway

качать
Meaning
To move or cause to move slowly or rhythmically back and forth; to influence someone's opinion or decision.
Example
The trees swayed gently in the breeze.
Деревья качались мягко на ветру.
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 noun /spekˈteɪtər/

Spectator

зритель
Meaning
a person who watches at a show, game, or other event; an observer
Example
The stadium was filled with excited spectators.
Стадион был заполнен возбужденными зрителями.
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 /ˈsliːpər/

sleeper

человек, который спит; что-то, что неожиданно достигает успеха
Meaning
a person or thing that sleeps; something that unexpectedly succeeds
Example
The movie turned out to be a real sleeper hit.
Фильм оказался неожиданным хитом.
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 /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;
Meaning
a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment
Example
His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.
Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.
B2 noun /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 adverb /ˈʃɑːrpli/

sharply

резко
Meaning
suddenly and strongly; in a cutting or intense way
Example
Prices rose sharply after the announcement.
Цены резко выросли после объявления.
B2 noun /ˈsmɑːrt.nəs/

Smartness

ум; сообразительность; аккуратный и модный внешний вид
Meaning
intelligence; cleverness; neat and fashionable appearance
Example
Her smartness in solving problems impressed everyone.
Её умение решать проблемы произвело впечатление на всех.
B2 adjective /ˈspɛʃəˌlaɪzd/

specialized

специализированный
Meaning
designed or developed for a particular purpose or function
Example
He has a specialized knowledge of ancient civilizations.
У него есть специализированные знания об античных цивилизациях.
B2 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 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 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 /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

серьезность; важность
Meaning
the quality of being serious; gravity; importance
Example
The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.
Серьезность ситуации стала очевидной, когда врач заговорил.
B2 noun /ˌsuːpərˈvɪʒən/

supervision

надзор
Meaning
the action or process of overseeing or managing something or someone
Example
The project was completed under the supervision of an experienced manager.
Проект был завершен под наблюдением опытного менеджера.
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 verb /siːz/

seize

захватить
Meaning
To take hold of suddenly and forcibly.
Example
The police managed to seize the stolen goods.
Полиция сумела изъять украденные товары.
B2 noun /ˈsɪmptəm/

symptom

симптом
Meaning
a sign or indication of something, especially of an illness
Example
Fever is a common symptom of the flu.
Лихорадка — это обычный симптом гриппа.
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 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 noun /sloʊp/

Slope

склон; наклонная поверхность
Meaning
an inclined surface; a piece of ground that is not level
Example
We walked up the steep slope of the mountain.
Мы поднялись по крутому склону горы.
B2 verb /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать
Meaning
to state or describe something clearly and exactly
Example
Please specify the time and place of the meeting.
Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.
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 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 /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить
Meaning
to greet with respect; to honor
Example
The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.
Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.
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 /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 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией
Meaning
relating to or involving surgery
Example
She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.
Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.
B2 adjective /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один
Meaning
alone; without companions; single; isolated
Example
He lived a solitary life in the mountains.
Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.
B2 adjective /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 verb, noun /sniːz/

sneeze

чихать
Meaning
to expel air involuntarily from the nose and mouth due to irritation; the act of sneezing
Example
I had to sneeze during the meeting.
Мне пришлось чихнуть во время встречи.
B2 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 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 /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 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 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 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить
Meaning
Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.
Example
The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.
Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.
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 /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 noun ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

тщательное расследование
Meaning
Critical observation or examination
Example
The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.
Новый закон находится под тщательным расследованием законодательным органом.
B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий
Meaning
extremely impressive or attractive
Example
The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.
Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.
B2 verb /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪt/

speculate

спекулировать / инвестировать
Meaning
To form a theory or guess without firm evidence; to invest in stocks, property, etc. hoping for profit.
Example
Experts speculate that the company may expand into new markets.
Эксперты спекулируют, что компания может расшириться на новые рынки.
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.