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 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 /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 adjective /ˈspɪr.ɪ.tʃu.əl/

Spiritual

духовный; религиозный; священный

Meaning

relating to the human spirit or soul; religious or sacred

Example

She found spiritual peace through meditation.

Она нашла духовный мир через медитацию.

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 ˈstrʌktʃərəl

structural

структурный

Meaning

Relating to or forming part of a structure.

Example

The structural integrity of the bridge was tested after the storm.

Структурная целостность моста была проверена после шторма.

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 /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 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 noun, verb /slænt/

slant

предвзятое мнение

Meaning

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

Example

The article had a political slant.

Статья имела политический уклон.

B2 verb /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 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 adjective /sɪˈlek.tɪv/

Selective

избирательный

Meaning

relating to or involving careful selection; choosy about what to accept

Example

The university has a selective admission process for new students.

В университете есть избирательный процесс поступления для новых студентов.

B2 noun /soʊl/

Sole

подошва; подошва обуви

Meaning

the bottom part of the foot; the bottom part of a shoe

Example

I have a blister on the sole of my foot.

У меня есть волдырь на подошве стопы.

B2 noun ˌsɛlf ˈdɪs.ə.plɪn

self-discipline

самодисциплина

Meaning

The ability to control one's emotions and behavior.

Example

Self-discipline is crucial for achieving long-term success.

Самодисциплина важна для достижения долгосрочного успеха.

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 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 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 /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, verb /steɪk/

stake

доля, риск

Meaning

A share or interest in a business or venture; to risk or support something of value.

Example

He has a major stake in the new company.

У него есть большая доля в новой компании.

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 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 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 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 /ˈsɪmpəθi/

Sympathy

сочувствие

Meaning

feelings of pity and sorrow for someone else's misfortune

Example

She expressed her sympathy for the victims of the accident.

Она выразила свое сочувствие жертвам аварии.

B2 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 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 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 /ˈsæŋk.tʃuˌɛr.i/

sanctuary

убежище

Meaning

A place of safety, refuge, or protection; a sacred place.

Example

The forest is a sanctuary for endangered animals.

Лес — это убежище для исчезающих животных.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnˌdroʊm/

syndrome

синдром

Meaning

a group of symptoms that occur together and characterize a condition or disease

Example

Down syndrome affects a person's physical and mental development.

Синдром Дауна влияет на физическое и умственное развитие человека.

B2 verb /spreɪ/

spray

распылять

Meaning

to apply liquid to something in a fine mist

Example

She sprayed perfume on her wrist before leaving.

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

B2 adjective səˈsteɪ.nə.bəl

sustainable

устойчивый

Meaning

Able to be maintained at a certain rate or level; conserving an ecological balance.

Example

Sustainable practices mitigate environmental impact.

Устойчивые практики уменьшают воздействие на окружающую среду.

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 /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 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 noun/verb /skɔːrn/

scorn

презрение

Meaning

the feeling or expression of contempt or disdain; to treat with contempt

Example

She looked at him with open scorn.

Она посмотрела на него с презрением.

B2 adjective ˈskɒl.ə.li

scholarly

учёный

Meaning

Having or showing great knowledge or learning; academic in approach or method.

Example

He wrote a scholarly article on ancient philosophy.

Он написал учёную статью о древней философии.

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 /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 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 adjective /ˈʃɔːrt ˌtempərd/

Short-tempered

раздражительный; легко злой

Meaning

quick to lose one's temper; easily angered

Example

She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.

Она стала раздражительной, когда трафик заставил её опоздать на встречу.

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 /soʊk/

soak

погружать

Meaning

to make something completely wet by immersing it in liquid

Example

She soaked the clothes in water before washing them.

она погрузила одежду в воду перед тем, как ее постирать.

B2 verb /ˈsuːpərvaɪz/

supervise

контролировать

Meaning

to watch and direct a person or activity to ensure things are done correctly

Example

The teacher supervises students during the exam.

Учитель контролирует студентов во время экзамена.

B2 noun /spaɪn/

Spine

позвоночник; центральная опора структуры

Meaning

the backbone or vertebral column of a vertebrate; the central support of a structure

Example

She injured her spine in the accident.

Она повредила позвоночник в аварии.

B2 noun /səbˈskrɪp.ʃən/

Subscription

Meaning

a payment for regular delivery of a service or product; an arrangement to receive something regularly

Example

I canceled my Netflix subscription because I wasn't watching it enough.

Я отменил свою подписку на Netflix, потому что я не смотрел его достаточно.

B2 noun /ˈsoʊlər ɪˈklɪps/

Solar eclipse

солнечное затмение

Meaning

an eclipse in which the sun is obscured by the moon passing between it and the earth

Example

The solar eclipse will be visible from our city next month.

Солнечное затмение будет видно из нашего города в следующем месяце.

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 verb /soʊ/

sow

сеять

Meaning

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

Example

The farmer will sow wheat seeds in the field tomorrow.

Фермер посеет пшеничные семена на поле завтра.

B2 noun /slʌm/

Slum

трущобы

Meaning

a poor urban area with substandard housing and squalid conditions

Example

The government is working to improve conditions in the slum.

Правительство работает над улучшением условий в трущобах.

B2 adjective /ˈsʌb.sɪ.kwənt/

subsequent

последующий

Meaning

Coming after something in time; following in time or order.

Example

Subsequent events clarified the outcomes.

Последующие события прояснили результаты.

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 adverb /ˈsmɑːt.li/

Smartly

умно; стильно; быстро

Meaning

in a clever or intelligent way; neatly and stylishly; quickly

Example

He was smartly dressed for the business meeting.

Он был одет стильно для деловой встречи.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.ɪ.nɑːr/

seminar

семинар

Meaning

A meeting for discussion or training, especially in an academic setting.

Example

The professor invited all students to attend the seminar on climate change.

Профессор пригласил всех студентов на семинар по изменению климата.

B2 verb /straɪv/

strive

стремиться

Meaning

To make great efforts to achieve or obtain something.

Example

She strives to be the best student in her class.

Она стремится быть лучшей ученицей в своем классе.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌtəl/

shuttle

транспортное средство, которое регулярно курсирует между двумя местами

Meaning

a vehicle or craft that travels regularly between two places.

Example

The airport shuttle runs every 30 minutes.

Аэропортовый шаттл ходит каждые 30 минут.

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 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 adjective /ˈʃeɪm.fəl/

Shameful

позорный; бесславный; стыдный

Meaning

causing shame; disgraceful; embarrassing

Example

His shameful behavior embarrassed the entire family.

Его позорное поведение опозорило всю семью.

B2 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, 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, verb /stiːm/

steam

пар

Meaning

the vapor into which water is converted when heated; to emit or treat with steam

Example

The kettle was steaming on the stove.

Чайник парил на плите.

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 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 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 verb /ˈsɪmplɪfaɪ/

simplify

упростить

Meaning

to make easier to understand or do; to reduce complexity

Example

The teacher simplified the complex equation for the students.

Учитель упростил сложное уравнение для студентов.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊlli/

solely

исключительно

Meaning

only; not involving anyone or anything else

Example

He is solely responsible for the decision.

Он полностью ответственен за это решение.

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 adverb /ˈsɛp.ər.ət.li/

separately

отдельно

Meaning

in a way that is apart or individually; not together

Example

They decided to travel separately to the conference.

Они решили поехать на конференцию отдельно.

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 /ˌsɪmjuˈleɪʃən/

simulation

симуляция

Meaning

the imitation of a situation or process

Example

The simulation helped the students understand the complex theory.

Симуляция помогла студентам понять сложную теорию.

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 adverb /səbˈstænʃəli/

substantially

значительно

Meaning

to a great extent or degree

Example

The new policy has substantially improved working conditions.

Новая политика значительно улучшила условия труда.

B2 adjective strəˈtiː.dʒɪk

strategic

стратегический

Meaning

Relating to the identification of long-term or overall aims and interests and the means of achieving them.

Example

Strategic policies enhance competitiveness.

Стратегические политики повышают конкурентоспособность.

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 /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 /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 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 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 /səˈspɪʃən/

Suspicion

подозрение

Meaning

a feeling or thought that someone is guilty of an illegal or dishonest activity

Example

The police arrested him on suspicion of theft.

Полиция арестовала его по подозрению в краже.

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 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 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 /sniːk/

sneak

Meaning

to move quietly and secretly to avoid being noticed

Example

He tried to sneak into the house without waking anyone.

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/verb /ˈsɜːveɪ/

survey

опрос, анкетирование

Meaning

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

Example

They conducted a survey to understand customer preferences.

Они провели опрос, чтобы понять предпочтения клиентов.

B2 noun/verb /ˈsoʊ.ɪŋ/

sewing

шитье

Meaning

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

Example

She enjoys sewing her own clothes on weekends.

Она любит шить свою одежду по выходным.

B2 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 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 noun /slæŋ/

Slang

сленг; неформальный язык

Meaning

very informal language that is usually spoken rather than written

Example

The teenagers used slang that their parents couldn't understand.

Подростки использовали сленг, который их родители не могли понять.

B2 noun /ˈʃʌv.əl/

Shovel

лопата

Meaning

a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials

Example

He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.

Он взял лопату, чтобы очистить снег с подъезда.

B2 noun /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 verb /ˈsmʌɡəl/

smuggle

Meaning

to move goods illegally into or out of a country

Example

The gang tried to smuggle gold across the border.

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 /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 adjective /ˈsændi/

Sandy

песчаный; песчаный

Meaning

covered with sand; containing sand; having the texture of sand

Example

The sandy beach stretched for miles along the coast.

Песчаный пляж тянулся на мили вдоль побережья.

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 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 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 /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 /spaʊs/

spouse

супруг

Meaning

a person's husband or wife

Example

Each employee may include their spouse in the health insurance plan.

Каждый сотрудник может включить своего супруга в план медицинского страхования.

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 /ˈskɑː.lət/

Scarlet

алый

Meaning

a bright red color with a slightly orange tinge

Example

The scarlet roses in the garden looked magnificent in the morning light.

Алые розы в саду выглядели великолепно на утреннем свету.

B2 adjective /slæk/

slack

слабый

Meaning

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

Example

Business is slack during the rainy season.

Бизнес замедляется во время сезона дождей.

B2 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 /spaɪt/

spite

злоба

Meaning

a desire to hurt, annoy, or offend someone

Example

She refused the gift out of spite.

Она отказалась от подарка из злобы.

B2 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 noun /ˈsɑːfmɔːr/

sophomore

студент второго курса

Meaning

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

Example

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

Он студент второго курса в университете, изучающий информатику.

B2 verb, 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 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 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 /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 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 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 adverb /ˈsʌbsɪkwəntli/

subsequently

затем

Meaning

at a later time; afterward

Example

He failed his exam and subsequently had to retake it.

Он не сдал экзамен и затем ему пришлось его пересдавать.

B2 verb /ˈsɒfən/

soften

смягчить

Meaning

to make or become less hard, severe, or strong.

Example

Heat will soften the butter quickly.

Тепло быстро размягчит масло.

B2 noun /səˈnɛərioʊ/

scenario

возможная ситуация

Meaning

a possible situation or sequence of events

Example

The company prepared for the worst-case scenario.

Компания подготовилась к худшему сценарию.

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 /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 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.