B2 verb /səbˈskraɪb/

subscribe

Meaning

to pay to receive a service regularly; to agree with or support something

Example

I subscribe to several online magazines.

Я подписался на несколько онлайн-журналов.

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.

A2 preposition /sɪns/

since

с

Meaning

from a particular time in the past until now

Example

I have known her since childhood.

Я знаю её с детства.

A2 adjective /smɑːrt/

Smart

умный; остроумный; хорошо одетый; стильный

Meaning

intelligent; quick-witted; well-dressed; stylish

Example

She made a smart decision to invest in technology stocks.

Она приняла умное решение инвестировать в технологические акции.

C1 noun /ˈstætʃər/

stature

рост, статус

Meaning

A person's natural height or their reputation and importance.

Example

Her intellectual stature made her a respected figure in academia.

Ее интеллектуальный статус сделал ее уважаемой фигурой в академических кругах.

C1 noun /sɪˈnɪləti/

senility

старческое слабоумие

Meaning

The state of being old and showing the weaknesses of age, especially mental decline.

Example

His forgetfulness was attributed to senility.

Его забывчивость была приписана старческому слабоумию.

C1 noun /ˈseɪɑːns/

seance

сеанс спиритизма

Meaning

A meeting where people attempt to communicate with the spirits of the dead.

Example

They held a seance to contact their late grandmother.

Они провели сеанс спиритизма, чтобы связаться с их покойной бабушкой.

C2 noun /ˈʃɪbəˌlɛθ/

shibboleth

выражение или вера, отличающие определённую группу людей

Meaning

A custom, phrase, or belief distinguishing a particular group of people, often used to identify outsiders.

Example

The phrase became a political shibboleth during the campaign.

Фраза стала политическим шибболетом во время кампании.

A2 adjective /swiːt/

Sweet

сладкий; добрый; приятный

Meaning

having a pleasant taste; kind and gentle; pleasing

Example

She has a sweet voice that everyone loves to hear.

У нее сладкий голос, который всем нравится слушать.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɑːrdʒənt/

sergeant

сержант

Meaning

A rank of non-commissioned officer in the armed forces or police.

Example

The sergeant gave orders to the soldiers before the mission.

Сержант отдал приказы солдатам перед миссией.

B2 noun /siːdʒ/

siege

осада

Meaning

A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.

Example

The castle fell after a long siege.

Замок пал после долгой осады.

C2 noun /ˈseɪ.li.əns/

salience

выразительность

Meaning

The quality of being particularly noticeable or important; prominence.

Example

The salience of the issue was highlighted in the debate.

Выразительность проблемы была выделена в дебатах.

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 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.

C2 adjective /ˌsæpəˈneɪʃəs/

saponaceous

мыльный

Meaning

Soapy or having the qualities of soap.

Example

The plant has saponaceous leaves that produce foam when rubbed in water.

У растения мыльные листья, которые образуют пену, когда их трут в воде.

A1 adjective /stɪl/

still

тихий

Meaning

not moving or making a sound

Example

The water was still, reflecting the sky.

Вода была тихой, отражая небо.

C2 verb /ˈsnɪvəl/

snivel

плакать или жаловаться слабым или раздражающим способом

Meaning

to cry or complain in a weak or annoying way

Example

He began to snivel when he didn’t get his way.

Он начал плакать, когда не получил, что хотел.

A2 noun /ʃer/

Share

доля

Meaning

a portion of something; a part or portion of a larger amount

Example

Each partner received an equal share of the company profits.

Каждый партнер получил равную долю от прибыли компании.

C1 adjective /ˌsuːɪˈsaɪdəl/

Suicidal

суицидальный

Meaning

relating to or having thoughts of killing oneself; extremely dangerous or harmful

Example

The reckless driving was suicidal behavior.

Безрассудное вождение было суицидальным поведением.

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.

C1 noun/verb /snɛər/

snare

ловушка

Meaning

a trap for catching animals; to catch or trap

Example

The hunter set a snare to catch rabbits.

Охотник поставил ловушку для ловли кроликов.

C1 verb /spɜːrn/

spurn

отвергать с презрением

Meaning

To reject something or someone with disdain or contempt.

Example

She spurned his offer of help.

Она отвергла его предложение о помощи с презрением.

B1 adjective /sɪɡˈnɪfɪkənt/

significant

значительный

Meaning

Sufficiently great or important to be worthy of attention; noteworthy.

Example

Social media has a significant impact on relationships.

Социальные сети оказывают значительное влияние на отношения.

A2 adjective /ˈselfɪʃ/

Selfish

эгоистичный

Meaning

caring only about oneself rather than others

Example

He was too selfish to share his food with others.

Он был слишком эгоистичен, чтобы поделиться своей едой с другими.

C2 adjective /ˈʃɪft.ləs/

shiftless

ленивый

Meaning

Lacking ambition or the ability to accomplish anything; lazy and unmotivated.

Example

He was seen as a shiftless young man with no goals.

Его считали ленивым молодым человеком без целей.

B2 adjective /ˈspeɪ.ʃəs/

Spacious

просторный; вместительный

Meaning

having a lot of space; roomy and comfortable

Example

The house has a spacious living room with high ceilings.

В доме есть просторная гостиная с высокими потолками.

C1 adjective /ˈseɪ.vər.i/

savory

вкусный (соленый или острый)

Meaning

Having a pleasant salty or spicy taste; morally acceptable.

Example

The restaurant serves a variety of savory dishes.

Ресторан предлагает разнообразные вкусные блюда.

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 /səˈspens/

Suspense

напряжение

Meaning

a feeling of excited or anxious uncertainty about what will happen

Example

The movie kept us in suspense until the very end.

Фильм держал нас в напряжении до самого конца.

C1 verb /sɪft/

sift

просеять / внимательно осматривать

Meaning

to separate or sort through carefully, often using a sieve or by examining closely

Example

She sifted the flour before adding it to the cake mixture.

Она просеяла муку, прежде чем добавить ее в тесто для торта.

A2 noun /ʃiːt/

sheet

простыня

Meaning

a large piece of cloth or paper, typically used to cover or protect something

Example

I need a clean sheet to cover the bed.

Мне нужно чистое простыня, чтобы накрыть кровать.

C1 noun /ˈspɛkjʊˌleɪtər/

speculator

спекулянт

Meaning

A person who forms theories without evidence, or invests in assets hoping for profit.

Example

The real estate speculator bought land hoping its value would rise.

Спекулянт на недвижимости купил землю в надежде, что её стоимость возрастёт.

B1 adverb /sɪnˈsɪrli/

sincerely

искренне

Meaning

with genuine feelings; honestly and truly

Example

I sincerely hope you recover soon.

Я искренне надеюсь, что вы скоро поправитесь.

B1 noun /stæf/

staff

персонал

Meaning

a group of employees working together in an organization

Example

The staff at the hospital are very helpful.

Персонал в больнице очень полезен.

A1 noun /siː/

Sea

море

Meaning

a large body of salt water that covers most of the earth's surface

Example

We went swimming in the sea.

Мы пошли плавать в море.

C2 verb /ˌsuːpərˈæn.ju.eɪt/

superannuate

выход на пенсию с пенсией

Meaning

to retire someone with a pension, usually due to age or long service

Example

The company decided to superannuate its senior employees after thirty years of service.

Компания решила суперпенсионерить своих старших сотрудников после тридцати лет службы.

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.

C1 verb /skʌf/

scuff

стереть

Meaning

to mark or scratch the surface of something by rubbing

Example

He scuffed his shoes on the pavement.

Он стер свои ботинки о тротуар.

C2 adjective /ˌsʌpəzɪˈtɪʃəs/

supposititious

предположительный

Meaning

Based on assumption rather than fact; not genuine or authentic.

Example

The story turned out to be supposititious, with no evidence to support it.

История оказалась предположительной, без доказательств, которые бы её поддерживали.

B2 adjective/noun /staʊt/

stout

крепкий / толстый

Meaning

Strong, thick, or heavily built; also a kind of dark beer

Example

The stout man lifted the heavy box with ease.

Толстый мужчина легко поднял тяжелую коробку.

C2 adjective /ˈspɔːrtɪv/

sportive

спортивный

Meaning

Playful, lively, or full of fun.

Example

The children were in a sportive mood during the picnic.

Дети были в спортивном настроении во время пикника.

C1 adjective sɪˈmæn.tɪk

semantic

относящийся к значению в языке

Meaning

Related to meaning in language; concerning the interpretation of words and sentences.

Example

AI models use semantic analysis to understand context.

Модели ИИ используют семантический анализ для понимания контекста.

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.

A1 noun /sɔːŋ/

song

песня

Meaning

a short piece of music with words that are sung

Example

She sang a beautiful song at the concert.

Она спела красивую песню на концерте.

A2 adjective /ˈsep.ər.ət/

Separate

отдельно; различно; индивидуально; в стороне

Meaning

distinct; not connected; individual; apart

Example

Please keep your personal and professional lives separate.

Пожалуйста, держите вашу личную и профессиональную жизнь отдельно.

C2 noun /ˈsɪlədʒɪzəm/

syllogism

силлогизм

Meaning

A form of reasoning in which a conclusion is drawn from two given or assumed premises.

Example

The philosopher explained the concept of syllogism using simple examples.

Философ объяснил концепцию силлогизма с помощью простых примеров.

C1 adjective /ˈsɪnjuəs/

sinuous

изогнутый

Meaning

Having many curves, bends, or turns; winding.

Example

The hikers followed a sinuous path through the forest.

Путешественники шли по извилистому пути через лес.

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.

C2 noun /ˈskɜː.vi/

scurvy

Цинга

Meaning

A disease caused by a deficiency of vitamin C, leading to weakness, gum disease, and bleeding.

Example

Sailors often suffered from scurvy during long sea voyages without fresh fruits.

Моряки часто страдали от цинги во время долгих морских путешествий без свежих фруктов.

C1 noun /ˌsʌb.stɪˈtjuː.ʃən/

substitution

замена

Meaning

the action of replacing someone or something with another

Example

The substitution of the old system with the new one was difficult.

Замена старой системы на новую была трудной.

B2 noun /ˈsɛm.iˌsɜːr.kəl/

semicircle

полукруг

Meaning

Half of a circle or something shaped like half of a circle.

Example

The students sat in a semicircle around the teacher.

Студенты сели полукругом вокруг учителя.

C1 noun /ˈsed.ɪ.mənt/

Sediment

осадок

Meaning

matter that settles to the bottom of a liquid; particles deposited by water or wind

Example

The river carried sediment downstream during the flood.

Река несла осадки вниз по течению во время наводнения.

C2 adjective /sɪər/

sere

сухой

Meaning

Dry or withered, especially vegetation.

Example

The sere leaves crumbled under his feet.

Сухие листья рассыпались под его ногами.

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.

A1 determiner /sʌtʃ/

such

такой

Meaning

of the type previously mentioned or specified

Example

I have never seen such a beautiful painting.

Я никогда не видел такую красивую картину.

B2 noun /ˈsaɪrən/

siren

сирена

Meaning

A device that makes a loud prolonged sound as a signal or warning; in mythology, a creature that lures sailors with enchanting songs.

Example

The police car passed with its siren blaring.

Полиция проехала с включенной сиреной.

B1 noun /ˈsʌn.flaʊər/

Sun flower

подсолнух

Meaning

a large yellow flower that turns to face the sun

Example

The sunflower field looked amazing in the bright sunlight.

Поле подсолнечников выглядело потрясающе на ярком солнце.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsɔːsi/

saucy

наглый

Meaning

Boldly rude, cheeky, or playfully disrespectful.

Example

The child gave a saucy reply to his teacher.

Ребёнок дал наглый ответ своему учителю.

C1 noun /ʃæk/

Shack

хижина

Meaning

a small, crudely built dwelling; a poorly constructed building

Example

The fisherman lived in a small shack near the beach.

Рыбак жил в маленькой хижине у моря.

B1 noun /skriːn/

Screen

экран

Meaning

a flat surface on which pictures or words are shown; a movable partition used to divide a room

Example

The movie was displayed on a large screen in the theater.

Фильм был показан на большом экране в театре.

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 /ˈsʌb.sɪ.di/

subsidy

субсидия

Meaning

Financial assistance provided by government to reduce costs of goods or services.

Example

The government provides a fuel subsidy to control prices.

Правительство предоставляет субсидию на топливо для контроля цен.

C1 adjective /səˈdʒɛstɪv/

suggestive

намекающий

Meaning

tending to suggest ideas or images; sometimes implies something sexual or provocative

Example

The painting was highly suggestive and sparked much debate.

Картина была очень намекающей и вызвала много споров.

A2 noun /ˈswɛtər/

sweater

Meaning

a warm knitted piece of clothing worn on the upper body

Example

She wore a red sweater to keep warm in the cold weather.

B2 verb /səbˈtrækt/

subtract

вычитать

Meaning

to take away a number or amount from another number or amount

Example

If you subtract 5 from 10, you get 5.

Если вы вычитаете 5 из 10, вы получите 5.

B2 noun səˈsteɪnəbl dɪˈvɛləpmənt

Sustainable Development

устойчивое развитие

Meaning

Development that meets present needs without compromising the ability of future generations to meet their own needs.

Example

Eco-tourism contributes to sustainable development in local communities.

Экотуризм способствует устойчивому развитию в местных сообществах.

C1 verb /ˈstæɡ.neɪt/

stagnate

стагнировать

Meaning

to stop developing, progressing, or moving

Example

Without innovation, the business will stagnate.

Без инноваций бизнес будет стагнировать.

C1 verb /ˈstɪɡmətaɪz/

stigmatize

стигматизировать

Meaning

to describe or regard someone as worthy of disgrace or disapproval

Example

People with certain illnesses are often unfairly stigmatized.

Люди с определенными заболеваниями часто несправедливо стигматизируются.

C2 noun /spɪˈlʌŋkər/

spelunker

спелеолог

Meaning

A person who explores caves as a hobby.

Example

The spelunker carried ropes and lights into the dark cave.

Спелеолог принёс верёвки и фонари в тёмную пещеру.

C2 adverb /ˌsʌb ˈroʊzə/

sub rosa

в секрете

Meaning

secretly, in confidence, or in private

Example

The deal was made sub rosa to avoid public scrutiny.

Сделка была заключена суб роза, чтобы избежать публичного контроля.

A1 verb /seɪv/

save

спасать, сохранять

Meaning

to rescue from danger; to keep for future use

Example

It's important to save money for emergencies.

Важно сохранить деньги на экстренные случаи.

B2 adjective /self səˈfɪʃənt/

Self-sufficient

самодостаточный

Meaning

able to provide for oneself without depending on others

Example

The farm is completely self-sufficient in producing vegetables.

Ферма полностью самодостаточна в производстве овощей.

A2 noun /stɔːrm/

Storm

шторм

Meaning

a violent weather condition with strong winds, rain, thunder, and lightning

Example

The storm caused power outages across the city.

Шторм вызвал отключения электроэнергии по всему городу.

B1 noun /ˈstʌmək eɪk/

stomach ache

боль в животе

Meaning

Pain in the stomach or abdominal area

Example

I have a stomach ache after eating too much.

У меня болит живот после того, как я переел.

C2 noun /ˌself əˈbeɪs.mənt/

self-abasement

самоуничижение

Meaning

The act of belittling or humiliating oneself.

Example

His constant self-abasement made others uncomfortable.

Его постоянное самоуничижение заставляло других чувствовать себя неудобно.

C1 adjective /ˈspʌndʒi/

Spongy

пористый

Meaning

soft and full of holes like a sponge; porous

Example

The cake had a light and spongy texture.

Пирог имел легкую и пористую текстуру.

C2 adjective /ˌsuːprəˈmʌndeɪn/

supramundane

супрамунданный

Meaning

beyond the physical or ordinary world; transcendent

Example

The monk spoke of supramundane peace beyond material life.

Монах говорил о супрамунданном мире, который за пределами материальной жизни.

C1 noun /ˈsɛdətɪv/

sedative

успокаивающее средство

Meaning

A substance that calms the nerves or induces sleep.

Example

The doctor prescribed a sedative to help the patient sleep.

Врач прописал седативное средство, чтобы помочь пациенту уснуть.

A2 noun /ˈsoʊldʒər/

soldier

солдат

Meaning

a person who serves in an army, especially as a professional fighter

Example

The soldier marched proudly with his unit.

Солдат гордо шел с его подразделением.

C2 noun /ˈsʌplɪkənt/

supplicant

молящийся

Meaning

A person who humbly or earnestly asks for something, usually from a person of authority.

Example

The temple was filled with supplicants seeking blessings.

Храм был полон молящихся, которые искали благословения.

B1 adjective /ˌstreɪt ˈfɔːr.wərd/

Straight forward

честный и прямой; не сложный; легко понять

Meaning

honest and open; not complicated; easy to understand

Example

His explanation was very straightforward and easy to follow.

Его объяснение было очень простым и легким для восприятия.

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.

C1 adjective /ˈsʌl.ki/

Sulky

вопящий и угрюмый; капризный

Meaning

bad-tempered and sullen; moody

Example

The child became sulky when he couldn't get his favorite toy.

Ребёнок стал вопящим, когда не мог получить свою любимую игрушку.

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 /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.

B2 adjective /ˈskɪni/

Skinny

худой; тощий; иссохший

Meaning

very thin; having little flesh or fat on the body

Example

The skinny cat looked like it hadn't eaten for days.

Тонкая кошка выглядела так, будто она не ела несколько дней.

B2 noun /ˈsʌ.plɪ.mənt/

Supplement

добавка

Meaning

something that completes or adds to something else; a dietary product

Example

She takes vitamin supplements to maintain her health.

Она принимает витаминные добавки для поддержания своего здоровья.

B2 noun /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.

A1 noun /ˈswɪmɪŋ/

swimming

плавание

Meaning

the activity or sport of moving through water using the limbs

Example

Swimming is a great way to stay fit and healthy.

Плавание — отличный способ оставаться в форме и здоровым.

B1 verb /straɪk/

Strike

ударить

Meaning

to hit forcefully; to stop work as a form of protest

Example

Lightning strikes the tall building during the storm.

Молния ударяет по высокому зданию во время шторма.

B1 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəl/

Signal

сигнал

Meaning

a gesture, action, or sound that conveys information or instruction

Example

The traffic signal turned red, so we stopped.

Светофор стал красным, поэтому мы остановились.

B1 noun /ˈswɛtʃɜːrt/

sweatshirt

свитшот

Meaning

A casual, long-sleeved pullover garment, typically made of cotton or fleece, worn for warmth or comfort.

Example

He wore a grey sweatshirt while jogging in the park.

Он носил серый свэтшёрт во время пробежки в парке.

C1 verb /ˈsɪnɚdʒaɪzd/

synergized

синергизировано, объединено, скоординировано

Meaning

Combine in such a way that the total effect is greater than the sum of the individual effects.

Example

The teams were synergized to maximize productivity.

Команды были синергизированы для максимизации производительности.

B1 verb /siːl/

seal

печатать, закрывать

Meaning

to close or secure something tightly or officially confirm something

Example

He sealed the envelope before sending the letter.

Он запечатал конверт перед отправкой письма.

C2 noun /ˌʃæŋɡriˈlɑː/

shangri-la

воображаемый рай

Meaning

a remote, beautiful, imaginary place where life is perfect and peaceful

Example

They described the island as a modern-day Shangri-La.

Они описали остров как современный Шангри-Ла.

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.

C1 adjective /səˈnɔːrəs/

sonorous

глубокий звук

Meaning

Deep, full, and rich in sound.

Example

The actor's sonorous voice filled the entire theater.

Сонорный голос актера наполнил весь театр.

B2 adjective /ˈstæt.ɪk/

static

статичный

Meaning

Lacking in movement, action, or change; stationary.

Example

Static ideas hinder progress.

Статичные идеи тормозят прогресс.

B1 verb /ˈsʌfər/

suffer

страдать

Meaning

to experience pain, distress, or hardship

Example

She suffered from a severe headache all day.

Она страдала от сильной головной боли весь день.

C1 noun /ˈsæl.mən fɪʃ / ˈroʊ.huː/

Salmon fish / Rohu

рыба Роху

Meaning

a freshwater fish popular in South Asian cuisine; also refers to salmon which is a different species

Example

Rohu fish is commonly prepared with spices in Bengali households.

Рыба Роху обычно готовится с пряностями в бенгальских домах.

B1 noun /sɒk/

sock

носки

Meaning

a piece of clothing worn on the foot and lower part of the leg.

Example

He put on a pair of clean socks before leaving the house.

Он надел пару чистых носок перед тем, как выйти из дома.

A2 noun /ˈsiːkrət/

secret

секрет

Meaning

something that is kept or meant to be kept unknown or unseen by others

Example

He told me a secret about his childhood.

Он рассказал мне секрет о его детстве.

B2 noun /ˈsɪblɪŋ/

sibling

брат/сестра

Meaning

A brother or sister.

Example

She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.

У неё три брата и сестры, два брата и одна сестра.

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.

C1 verb /smɛlt/

smelt

плавить

Meaning

to extract metal from its ore by heating and melting

Example

The workers smelt iron from its ore in the factory.

Рабочие плавят железо из руды на заводе.

B1 verb /spɔɪl/

spoil

испортить

Meaning

to damage or ruin something

Example

The rain spoiled the outdoor event.

Дождь испортил мероприятие на открытом воздухе.

B2 adverb /ˈsoʊʃəli/

socially

социально

Meaning

in a way that relates to society or social interaction

Example

He is very active socially and attends many events.

Он очень активен социально и посещает много мероприятий.

B1 noun /saɪt/

site

место

Meaning

a location or place, often used for a specific purpose, such as a construction site or a website

Example

The construction site is ready for the next phase of the project.

Строительный участок готов к следующей фазе проекта.

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.

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.

C1 verb sɪˈkwɛstər

sequester

изолировать, прятать

Meaning

To isolate or hide away.

Example

The carbon captured by trees can be sequestered for years.

Углерод, захваченный деревьями, может быть изолирован на годы.

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.

C1 verb /ˈstriːm.laɪn/

streamline

упрощать или повышать эффективность

Meaning

To make a process simpler and more efficient.

Example

The company aims to streamline production to reduce costs.

Компания стремится оптимизировать производство для снижения затрат.

C1 noun /slæb/

slab

плита

Meaning

a large, thick, flat piece of stone, concrete, or other hard material

Example

The workers laid a concrete slab for the foundation.

Рабочие положили бетонную плиту для фундамента.

C1 verb /ˈsɪmjʊˌleɪt/

simulate

симулировать

Meaning

to imitate the appearance, character, or behavior of something; to pretend or reproduce conditions artificially

Example

The pilot had to simulate an emergency landing during training.

Пилот должен был смоделировать экстренную посадку во время тренировки.

C1 verb /ˈsælvɪdʒ/

salvage

спасти

Meaning

To save something from loss, damage, or destruction.

Example

They managed to salvage some goods from the fire.

Им удалось спасти некоторые товары из огня.

A2 verb /smel/

smell

пахнуть

Meaning

to perceive odor through the nose; to have an odor

Example

The flowers smell sweet.

Цветы пахнут сладко.

A2 noun /ˈsiː.nər.i/

Scenery

пейзаж

Meaning

the natural features of a landscape; the painted background used on a theater stage

Example

The mountain scenery was breathtakingly beautiful.

Горный пейзаж был захватывающе красив.

C1 noun /səbˈvɜːrʒən/

subversion

подрыв

Meaning

the act of trying to destroy or undermine an established system or authority

Example

The government accused the rebels of planning subversion.

Правительство обвинило повстанцев в планировании подрыва.