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 /ˈspaɪs bɒks/

Spice box

коробка с приправами

Meaning

a container used to store various spices and seasonings

Example

She opened the spice box to find cumin for her curry.

Она открыла коробку с приправами, чтобы найти тмин для своего карри.

B2 adverb /ˈsiː.mɪŋ.li/

seemingly

по-видимому, кажется спокойным

Meaning

appearing to be true, but not necessarily so

Example

He was seemingly calm despite the chaos around him.

Он был по-видимому спокойным, несмотря на хаос вокруг него.

B2 noun /ˈsɪɡ.nəlz/

signals

сигналы

Meaning

A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.

Example

Signals from deep space were detected last week.

Сигналы из глубокого космоса были зафиксированы на прошлой неделе.

B2 adjective /ˈsɪtʃueɪtɪd/

situated

расположенный

Meaning

located in a particular place or position

Example

The hotel is situated near the beach.

Отель находится рядом с пляжем.

B2 verb /swaɪp/

swipe

свайпать

Meaning

to move your finger across a touch screen or to hit with a sweeping motion

Example

He swiped left on the photo.

Он свайпнул влево на фото.

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 /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 adjective /ˈsoʊʃəbəl/

Sociable

общительный; дружелюбный; экстраверт

Meaning

friendly and enjoys being with other people; outgoing

Example

She is very sociable and makes friends easily.

Она очень общительная и легко находит друзей.

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 /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 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 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 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 noun /ˌspɛsɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/

specification

спецификация

Meaning

a detailed description or assessment of something

Example

The product specification includes all the necessary details.

Спецификация продукта включает все необходимые детали.

B2 adjective /saʊər/

Sour

кислый

Meaning

having an acid taste like lemon or vinegar; unpleasant or disagreeable

Example

The milk has gone sour and smells terrible.

Молоко стало кислым и пахнет ужасно.

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 /ˈsuːpəvaɪzə(r)/

supervisor

руководитель

Meaning

a person who manages or directs the work of others

Example

The supervisor checked the progress of each employee.

Супервайзер проверил прогресс каждого сотрудника.

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.

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 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 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 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.

B2 noun sliːp ˌdɛprɪˈveɪʃən

sleep deprivation

недосыпание

Meaning

The condition of not having enough sleep; lack of adequate sleep.

Example

Sleep deprivation can severely impact mental health.

Недосыпание может сильно повлиять на психическое здоровье.

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 verb /ˈsɪmbəlaɪz/

symbolize

символизировать

Meaning

to represent or stand for something else

Example

The dove symbolizes peace across cultures.

Голубь символизирует мир в разных культурах.

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 /ˌsen.tɪˈmen.təl/

Sentimental

сентиментальный

Meaning

having tender feelings; being emotional about memories or experiences

Example

She became sentimental when looking at old family photographs.

Она стала сентиментальной, когда смотрела на старые семейные фотографии.

B2 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈfɪʃ.əl/

superficial

поверхностный

Meaning

Existing or occurring at or on the surface; not thorough or deep.

Example

His understanding of the subject was rather superficial.

Его понимание темы было довольно поверхностным.

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 /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.

B2 noun /ˈskændəl/

scandal

скандал

Meaning

an event or action that causes public outrage or damage to one's reputation

Example

The politician's affair became a public scandal.

Роман политика стал общественным скандалом.

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 /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 /spaɪs/

spice

специя

Meaning

a substance used to add flavor to food

Example

She added a pinch of spice to the curry for extra flavor.

Она добавила щепотку специй в карри для усиления вкуса.

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.

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.

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 /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 /ˈsoʊbər/

Sober

трезвый; серьезный и вдумчивый; умеренный

Meaning

not affected by alcohol; serious and thoughtful; moderate

Example

He remained sober throughout the celebration.

Он остался трезвым на протяжении всего праздника.

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 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 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 /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 /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 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 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 /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 noun, verb /skruː/

screw

металлический крепеж с витком; прикрутить или затянуть что-то винтом

Meaning

a metal fastener with a helical ridge; to fasten or tighten something with a screw

Example

He screwed the shelf to the wall tightly.

Он прикрутил полку к стене крепко.

B2 noun /səˈplaɪə(r)/

supplier

поставщик

Meaning

a person or company that provides goods or services

Example

The supplier delivered the products on time.

Поставщик доставил продукцию вовремя.

B2 noun speɪs ɪksplɔːˈreɪʃən

space exploration

исследование космоса

Meaning

The investigation of outer space by means of manned and unmanned spacecraft.

Example

Space exploration has expanded our knowledge of the universe.

Исследование космоса расширило наши знания о вселенной.

B2 noun /skɛtʃ/

sketch

эскиз

Meaning

a simple, rough drawing or outline

Example

He made a quick sketch of the landscape.

Он сделал быстрый эскиз пейзажа.

B2 noun ˌspɛk.jʊˈleɪ.ʃən

speculation

спекуляция

Meaning

Investment in stocks, property, or other ventures in the hope of gain but with the risk of loss.

Example

Stock market speculation can lead to high volatility.

Спекуляции на фондовом рынке могут привести к высокой волатильности.

B2 verb /sɑːb/

sob

рыдать громко

Meaning

to cry noisily while taking short breaths

Example

She began to sob uncontrollably after hearing the news.

Она начала всхлипывать, не в силах сдержать слезы, услышав новость.

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 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 adjective, verb (past) /səˈspɛndɪd/

suspended

приостановлено

Meaning

Temporarily not allowed, stopped, or hanging.

Example

He was suspended from school for a week.

Он был приостановлен в школе на неделю.

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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 verb səˈpres

suppress

подавлять

Meaning

To forcibly put an end to; to restrain or subdue.

Example

Authorities must suppress criminal activities in campuses.

Власти должны подавлять преступную деятельность на кампусах.

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 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/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 /ˈsɛnətər/

senator

сенатор

Meaning

a member of a senate, especially in a legislative body

Example

The senator spoke passionately about environmental policies.

Сенатор страстно говорил о экологической политике.

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.

B2 noun /ˈsɪnənɪm/

Synonym

синоним

Meaning

a word or phrase that means exactly or nearly the same as another word or phrase in the same language

Example

Happy and joyful are synonyms.

Счастливый и радостный - синонимы.

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 verb /ˈsʌmən/

summon

призывать, вызывать

Meaning

To order someone to come or to gather courage or strength.

Example

The king summoned his advisors to the court.

Король призвал своих советников в суд.

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 /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 /spɒnˈteɪniəs/

Spontaneous

спонтанный

Meaning

done without planning; natural and unforced

Example

Their spontaneous dance in the rain was beautiful.

Их спонтанный танец под дождем был красивым.

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, 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 /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 verb /sɔːr/

soar

взлетать / быстро увеличиваться

Meaning

to fly or rise high in the air; to increase rapidly or dramatically

Example

The eagle soared high above the mountains.

Орел взлетел высоко над горами.

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 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 /ˈʃepərd/

Shepherd

пастух

Meaning

a person who tends and guards sheep

Example

The shepherd guided his flock to the green pasture.

Пастух повел свое стадо на зеленую пастбище.

B2 verb /skreɪp/

scrape

царапать, скрести

Meaning

to remove or damage the surface of something by rubbing or scratching; to collect something by effort

Example

He scraped his knee while playing football.

Он поцарапал колено, играя в футбол.

B2 verb /spɪn/

spin

крутить

Meaning

To turn around quickly or cause something to rotate

Example

The dancer began to spin gracefully on the stage.

Танцовщица начала грациозно вращаться на сцене.

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 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 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 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 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 noun səbˈstænʃəl ˈɪmpækt

substantial impact

существенное влияние

Meaning

A significant, considerable, and meaningful effect or influence.

Example

Substantial impact is possible even with a few hours of volunteering.

Существенное влияние возможно даже при нескольких часах волонтерской работы.

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 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 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 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 /ˌsuːvəˈnɪər/

Souvenir

сувенир

Meaning

a thing that is kept as a reminder of a person, place, or event; a memento

Example

I bought a small souvenir from the gift shop.

Я купил небольшой сувенир в магазине подарков.

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 /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 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 /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 adjective ˈsiːm.ləs

seamless

бесшовный

Meaning

A process or service that works without any interruption.

Example

A seamless checkout process improves user satisfaction.

Бесшовный процесс оформления заказа повышает удовлетворенность пользователей.

B2 adjective /ˈʃeɪ.di/

Shady

затенённый; подозрительный; нечестный;

Meaning

providing shade; dishonest; suspicious

Example

The shady businessman made a suspicious deal.

Затенённый бизнесмен заключил подозрительную сделку.

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 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 noun ˈsɛv.ən ˈwʌn.dərz

Seven Wonders

семь чудес света

Meaning

The seven most remarkable and famous structures in the world, representing architectural feats and cultural significance.

Example

The Seven Wonders of the world reflect human brilliance.

Семь чудес света отражают человеческое величие.

B2 noun /ˌsɛlf ɪˈstiːm/

self-esteem

самооценка

Meaning

confidence in one's own worth or abilities; self-respect

Example

Building self-esteem takes time and consistent effort.

Развитие самооценки требует времени и постоянных усилий.

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 /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 adjective sɪˈvɪər

severe

серьезный

Meaning

Very great; intense or extreme in degree.

Example

Without action, climate change impacts will become severe.

Без действий последствия изменения климата станут серьезными.

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 /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 /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 /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 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 adjective /ˌsɪm.pəˈθet.ɪk/

Sympathetic

сочувствующий; понимающий; чуткий;

Meaning

showing compassion or understanding for someone's feelings or situation

Example

She was very sympathetic when I told her about my problems.

Она была очень симпатичной, когда я рассказал ей о своих проблемах.

B2 adjective /səˈraʊndɪŋ/

surrounding

окружающий

Meaning

located all around a particular place or thing; nearby

Example

The surrounding hills were covered in mist.

Окружающие холмы были покрыты туманом.

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 adjective /slɪk/

slick

скользкий

Meaning

Smooth, clever, or efficient, often in a way that seems superficial.

Example

He gave a slick presentation to impress the investors.

Он провел скользкую презентацию, чтобы впечатлить инвесторов.

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 verb /ˈstʌmbəl/

stumble

споткнуться

Meaning

to trip or lose balance while walking or running; to make a mistake or falter

Example

He stumbled on the uneven pavement.

Он споткнулся на неровном тротуаре.

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.