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, noun /ˈsɪŋɡjələr/

singular

необыкновенный / сингулярный

Meaning

Remarkable, extraordinary; or grammatical form referring to one person or thing.

Example

She has a singular talent for painting.

У нее необыкновенный талант к живописи.

B2 noun /stɔːrk/

Stork

Аист

Meaning

large wading bird with long legs and a long neck

Example

The stork built its nest on top of the tall chimney.

Аист построил своё гнездо на вершине высокого дымохода.

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 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 /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.

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 /ˈʃɛərˌhoʊldər/

shareholder

акционер

Meaning

an individual or organization that owns shares in a company

Example

Each shareholder has the right to vote at the annual meeting.

Каждый акционер имеет право голосовать на ежегодном собрании.

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 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 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 /ˈstræŋɡəl/

strangle

Meaning

to kill or stop someone or something by squeezing the throat or restricting flow

Example

The villain tried to strangle his opponent in the dark alley.

B2 verb /ˈʃɔːrtn/

shorten

сокращать

Meaning

To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent

Example

She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.

Она решила сократить свою речь, чтобы уложиться в отведенное время.

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 /ˈsiːkər/

seeker

ищущий

Meaning

a person who is looking for something, especially knowledge or truth

Example

The seeker traveled far to find the answers to his questions.

Ищущий путешествовал далеко, чтобы найти ответы на свои вопросы.

B2 noun /sfɪər/

sphere

сфера

Meaning

a round, three-dimensional shape that is perfectly symmetrical around its center; an area of activity or knowledge

Example

The Earth is almost a perfect sphere.

Земля почти идеальная сфера.

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 /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 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 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 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 adjective /ˈstuː.di.əs/

Studious

студийный; посвящённый учёбе

Meaning

characterized by diligent study; devoted to learning

Example

She is a studious student who spends hours in the library.

Она усердная студентка, которая проводит часы в библиотеке.

B2 verb ˈsiːlɪŋ

sealing

герметизировать, закрывать

Meaning

The action of closing or blocking something to prevent entry or escape.

Example

Sealing cracks in the walls can prevent pests from entering.

Запечатывание трещин в стенах может предотвратить проникновение вредителей.

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 /ˈsɜːdʒən/

surgeon

хирург

Meaning

a doctor who performs medical operations

Example

The surgeon performed a complex heart operation.

Хирург выполнил сложную операцию на сердце.

B2 verb səˈsteɪnd

sustained

поддерживаемый

Meaning

Strengthened and supported; not allowed to weaken or fail.

Example

The proposal was not sustained.

Предложение не было поддержано.

B2 noun /səˈvaɪvl/

survival

выживание

Meaning

the state of continuing to live or exist, typically in difficult conditions

Example

Survival in the wild can be a challenging experience.

Выживание в дикой природе может быть сложным испытанием.

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 /ˈspɔːrtsmən/

sportsman

спортсмен

Meaning

A person who is skilled in sports or enjoys participating in athletic activities.

Example

He is a true sportsman, always fair and respectful to his opponents.

Он настоящий спортсмен, всегда честен и уважителен к своим соперникам.

B2 noun /ˈsɛnsər/

sensor

счастье

Meaning

a device that detects or measures a physical property and records, indicates, or responds to it

Example

The motion sensor turned on the light automatically.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, когда получила награду.

B2 noun /swɪŋ/

Swing

качели

Meaning

move or cause to move back and forth or from side to side while suspended or on an axis

Example

The children love to swing in the park.

Дети любят качаться в парке.

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 /səˈlɪsɪtər/

solicitor

адвокат

Meaning

A type of lawyer who gives legal advice and prepares legal documents, often representing clients in lower courts.

Example

She consulted a solicitor before signing the contract.

Она проконсультировалась с адвокатом перед подписанием контракта.

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 adjective /ˈstaɪ.lɪʃ/

Stylish

модный и привлекательный; с элегантностью или вкусом в облике

Meaning

fashionable and attractive; having elegance or taste in appearance

Example

She wore a stylish dress to the party.

Она надела стильное платье на вечеринку.

B2 adjective spekˈtækjʊlər

spectacular

зрелищный

Meaning

Beautiful in a dramatic and eye-catching way; very impressive.

Example

The launch of the spacecraft was a spectacular event.

Запуск космического корабля был зрелищным событием.

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.

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/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 /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 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 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 verb /stroʊk/

stroke

гладить

Meaning

to move your hand gently over something; to hit or touch something gently

Example

She stroked the cat's fur gently.

Она мягко погладила кошку.

B2 verb /slæm/

slam

ударить с силой

Meaning

to close or hit something with great force

Example

He slammed the door angrily after the argument.

Он с силой закрыл дверь после ссоры.

B2 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 adjective /ˈslɒp.i/

Sloppy

небрежный; грязный; сделанный без внимания или заботы

Meaning

careless; messy; done without care or attention to detail

Example

His sloppy handwriting was difficult to read.

Его небрежный почерк было трудно прочитать.

B2 noun /ˌstɪm.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/

stimulation

стимуляция

Meaning

The action of arousing interest, enthusiasm, or excitement.

Example

Stimulation reduces stress and aids relaxation.

Стимуляция снижает стресс и способствует расслаблению.

B2 noun /skrɪpt/

script

сценарий

Meaning

The written text of a play, film, or broadcast; handwriting style.

Example

The actor memorized his lines from the script.

Актер выучил свои реплики из сценария.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.ki/

Shaky

неустойчивый; дрожащий; ненадежный; слабый

Meaning

unstable; trembling; unreliable; weak

Example

His voice was shaky with nervousness.

Его голос дрожал от нервозности.

B2 adjective /suːˈpriːm/

Supreme

высший

Meaning

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

Example

The Supreme Court made the final decision.

Верховный суд принял окончательное решение.

B2 noun /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 noun /ˈspəʊksmən/

spokesman

представитель

Meaning

a person who speaks on behalf of others, especially for a group or organization

Example

The spokesman addressed the crowd during the rally.

Представитель выступил перед толпой во время митинга.

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 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 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 /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 /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 noun /ʃɪt/

shit

дерьмо

Meaning

a vulgar term for feces or excrement

Example

The dog made a mess by leaving its shit on the floor.

Собака устроила беспорядок, оставив свое дерьмо на полу.

B2 noun /skʌl/

Skull

череп

Meaning

the bony framework of the head that protects the brain

Example

The doctor examined the skull X-ray carefully.

Доктор внимательно проверил рентгеновский снимок черепа.

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 /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 verb /stɪə(r)/

steer

управлять

Meaning

to guide or control the movement of a vehicle, vessel, or person

Example

He steered the car carefully through the narrow street.

Он аккуратно вел машину по узкой улице.

B2 noun /speɪd/

Spade

лопата

Meaning

a tool with a flat blade for digging; a playing card suit

Example

The gardener used a spade to dig holes for planting flowers.

Садовник использовал лопату, чтобы выкопать ямы для посадки цветов.

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 /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 noun /ˈsnoʊ.fɔːl/

Snowfall

снегопад

Meaning

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

Example

The heavy snowfall blocked all the roads yesterday.

Сильный снегопад заблокировал все дороги вчера.

B2 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 adjective /ˈsæv.ɪdʒ/

Savage

дикое; жестокое; варварское

Meaning

extremely cruel or violent; wild and fierce; uncivilized

Example

The savage attack shocked everyone.

Дикая атака потрясла всех.

B2 noun 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 noun /ˈsɛsəmi sidz/

Sesame Seeds

семена кунжута

Meaning

small edible seeds from the sesame plant used in cooking and baking

Example

Sprinkle sesame seeds on top of the bread before baking.

Посыпьте семена кунжута на хлеб перед выпечкой.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəl/

Sequel

продолжение

Meaning

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

Example

The movie sequel was even more successful than the original.

Сиквел фильма был даже успешнее, чем оригинал.

B2 verb /skwɒʃ/

squash

раздавить

Meaning

to crush or squeeze something with force so that it becomes flat or broken

Example

She accidentally squashed the bug with her shoe.

Она случайно раздавила насекомое своим ботинком.

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 /ˈskeptɪkəl/

Sceptical

скептический; недоверчивый; сомневающийся в правде чего-либо

Meaning

having doubts; not easily convinced; questioning the truth of something

Example

Many scientists remain sceptical about the new theory.

Многие ученые остаются скептически настроенными по поводу новой теории.

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 adjective /ˈslʌɡ.ɪʃ/

Sluggish

медленный; вялый; неактивный

Meaning

slow-moving; lacking energy or alertness; inactive

Example

The old computer became sluggish after running for hours.

Старый компьютер стал медленным после нескольких часов работы.

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 /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 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 /ˈsəʊ.ʃəl.ɪ.zəm/

socialism

социализм

Meaning

An economic system where the means of production are owned by the state or community.

Example

In socialism, resources are distributed equally among citizens.

В социализме ресурсы равномерно распределяются между гражданами.

B2 noun /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 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 /sɪnˈserɪti/

Sincerity

искренность

Meaning

the quality of being free from pretense or deceit; honesty

Example

His sincerity in apologizing was evident to everyone.

Его искренность при извинении была очевидна для всех.

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/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 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 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 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 /ˈsɒlɪtjuːd/

solitude

одиночество

Meaning

The state or situation of being alone.

Example

Solitude can provide the opportunity for deep reflection.

Одиночество может дать возможность для глубоких размышлений.

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 /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 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 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 /səˈluːt/

salute

поздравить

Meaning

to greet with respect; to honor

Example

The soldiers saluted their commanding officer.

Солдаты поздравили своего командующего офицера.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪk.li/

Sickly

слабый; больной; бледный

Meaning

weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale

Example

The sickly child needed extra care and attention.

Больной ребенок нуждался в дополнительном уходе и внимании.

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 ˈsəʊ.lər ˈen.ə.dʒi

solar energy

солневая энергия

Meaning

Energy from the sun that is converted into thermal or electrical energy.

Example

Solar energy is vital for reducing carbon emissions.

Солнечная энергия жизненно важна для снижения выбросов углерода.

B2 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 verb /ˈskroʊlɪŋ/

scrolling

прокрутка

Meaning

Moving through content on a screen by sliding up or down.

Example

Scrolling through feeds wastes a lot of time.

Прокрутка ленты тратит много времени.

B2 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 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.

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 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 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 noun sɛlf rɪˈlaɪ.əns

self-reliance

самодостаточность

Meaning

Reliance on one's own powers and resources rather than those of others; independence.

Example

Self-reliance helps build confidence.

Самодостаточность помогает строить уверенность.

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 adjective /ˈskɛptɪkəl/

skeptical

скептический

Meaning

not easily convinced; having doubts or reservations

Example

She was skeptical about the new plan.

Она была скептически настроена к новому плану.

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 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 /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 /ˈsɪmpəθaɪz/

sympathize

сочувствовать

Meaning

to feel sorry for someone; to understand and share someone's feelings

Example

I sympathize with your loss.

Я сочувствую вашей утрате.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 /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 /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.

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 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 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.