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 /ˈsaɪd.laɪn/

sideline

второстепенная работа

Meaning

An activity done in addition to one's main job or area of work.

Example

The sideline discussions led to mutual understanding.

Второстепенные обсуждения привели к взаимопониманию.

B2 noun /swiːt/

suite

люкс

Meaning

a set of rooms designated for one person's or family's use or for a particular purpose

Example

They stayed in the presidential suite at the hotel.

Они остановились в президентском люксе отеля.

B2 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 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 /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 adjective /ˈstʌdid/

studied

обдуманный

Meaning

carefully considered, deliberate, or planned

Example

Her response was calm and studied, not impulsive.

Её ответ был спокойным и обдуманным, не импульсивным.

B2 noun /ˈsɛntəmənt/

Sentiment

мнение

Meaning

a feeling or opinion, especially one based on emotion; tender feelings of affection

Example

Public sentiment was strongly against the new policy.

Общественное мнение было резко против новой политики.

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 /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 /ˈsɒl.ɪ.ter.i/

Solitary

одинокий; изолированный; один

Meaning

alone; without companions; single; isolated

Example

He lived a solitary life in the mountains.

Он вел одиночную жизнь в горах.

B2 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 phrase ˈsɛvən ˈhæbɪts

seven habits

семь привычек

Meaning

Regular behaviors or actions that are done consistently over time, specifically referring to a set of seven key practices.

Example

Even habits help in maintaining a balanced lifestyle.

Даже привычки помогают поддерживать сбалансированный образ жизни.

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 /ˈsʌməraɪz/

summarize

подводить итог

Meaning

To give a brief statement of the main points of something

Example

She summarized the report in just a few minutes.

Она суммировала отчет всего за несколько минут.

B2 verb /ˈstɑːrtl/

startle

испугать

Meaning

To surprise or frighten someone suddenly.

Example

The loud noise startled the children.

Громкий звук напугал детей.

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 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 adjective /ˈsɪr.i.əl/

Serial

серийный; последовательный

Meaning

happening in a series; consecutive; arranged in order

Example

The serial killer was finally caught after years of investigation.

Серийный убийца был пойман после нескольких лет расследования.

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 /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 noun /ˌsuːpərɪnˈtɛndənt/

superintendent

директор

Meaning

a person who oversees, manages, or directs an organization, building, or project

Example

The superintendent visited the classrooms to check on progress.

Директор посетил классы, чтобы проверить прогресс.

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 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 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 noun /siːdʒ/

Sieze

осада

Meaning

a military operation to capture a place by surrounding it and cutting off supplies

Example

The siege of the castle lasted for three months.

Осадка замка продолжалась три месяца.

B2 noun /ˈstrʌk.tʃərz/

structures

структуры

Meaning

Buildings or other objects constructed from several parts.

Example

The region has ancient structures.

Этот регион имеет древние структуры.

B2 noun /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 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 /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 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 /ˈswɛər wɜːrd/

swear-word

ругань

Meaning

An offensive or rude word used to express anger or frustration.

Example

He shouted a swear-word when he hit his toe.

Он закричал ругательство, когда ушиб палец на ноге.

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 adverb /səˈfɪʃəntli/

sufficiently

достаточно

Meaning

to an adequate degree or extent

Example

She studied sufficiently to pass the exam.

Она училась достаточно, чтобы сдать экзамен.

B2 adjective /ˈstʌnɪŋ/

stunning

потрясающий

Meaning

extremely impressive or attractive

Example

The view from the top of the mountain was absolutely stunning.

Вид с вершины горы был абсолютно потрясающим.

B2 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 adjective /ˈspɒtɪd/

Spotted

пятнистый; отмеченный; замеченный

Meaning

having spots or marks; noticed or seen

Example

The spotted leopard moved silently through the jungle.

Пятнистая пантера двигалась бесшумно через джунгли.

B2 noun /ˈsikwəns/

Sequence

последовательность

Meaning

a particular order in which related events, movements, or things follow each other; a set of related events, movements, or things that follow each other in a particular order

Example

The dance sequence was perfectly choreographed.

Танцевальная последовательность была идеально хореографирована.

B2 verb /səbˈmɪt/

submit

отправить

Meaning

to present for consideration; to surrender; to yield

Example

Please submit your assignment by Friday.

Пожалуйста, отправьте ваше задание до пятницы.

B2 noun /ˈskʌlp.tər/

Sculptor

скульптор

Meaning

an artist who creates sculptures by carving, modeling, or shaping materials

Example

The sculptor spent months creating a beautiful marble statue.

Скульптор потратил месяцы на создание прекрасной мраморной статуи.

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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /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 /ˈsɒr.oʊ/

Sorrow

горе; печаль;

Meaning

a feeling of deep distress caused by loss or disappointment

Example

His heart was filled with sorrow after the tragedy.

Его сердце было наполнено горем после трагедии.

B2 noun /stɑːr fɪʃ/

Star fish

морская звезда

Meaning

a marine echinoderm with five or more radiating arms, typically found on the sea floor

Example

The starfish slowly moved across the ocean floor searching for food.

Морская звезда медленно двигалась по дну океана в поисках пищи.

B2 noun, 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 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 /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 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 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 /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 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 ˈskruːtɪni

scrutiny

тщательное расследование

Meaning

Critical observation or examination

Example

The new law is under scrutiny by the legislative body.

Новый закон находится под тщательным расследованием законодательным органом.

B2 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 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 /ˈspɛsɪfaɪ/

specify

указать

Meaning

to state or describe something clearly and exactly

Example

Please specify the time and place of the meeting.

Пожалуйста, укажите время и место встречи.

B2 noun ˈstɪmjələs

stimulus

стимул

Meaning

A thing or event that evokes a specific functional reaction in an organ or tissue.

Example

Plants respond to external stimulus.

Растения реагируют на внешний стимул.

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 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 noun /ˈsʌm.ɪt/

summit

саммит

Meaning

A high-level meeting between leaders, especially of governments; a conference.

Example

The summit addressed pressing global issues.

Саммит обсудил важнейшие глобальные проблемы.

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 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 noun /streɪn/

Strain

напряжение; давление; усталость;

Meaning

pressure or tension; excessive demand on strength or resources

Example

Working long hours put a strain on his health.

Долгие часы работы оказали давление на его здоровье.

B2 noun /ˈsɛtlər/

settler

поселенец

Meaning

a person who settles in a new area or land

Example

The settlers arrived in the new town and started building homes.

Поселенцы прибыли в новый город и начали строить дома.

B2 adjective /slɪm/

slim

стройный

Meaning

thin in an attractive or healthy way; small in amount or chance

Example

She looked slim in her new dress.

Она выглядела стройной в своем новом платье.

B2 adjective /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 /ˈsloʊɡən/

slogan

Meaning

a short and memorable phrase used to promote a cause or product

Example

The campaign used a powerful slogan to inspire people.

B2 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 adjective /ˈsɜːdʒɪkəl/

surgical

связанный с хирургией

Meaning

relating to or involving surgery

Example

She underwent surgical treatment to repair the damage.

Она прошла хирургическое лечение для восстановления повреждений.

B2 adjective /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 adjective /sɔːr/

sore

болезненный

Meaning

painful or aching, usually in a specific part of the body

Example

After the long run, my legs were sore.

После длинного бега мои ноги были болючими.

B2 noun ˈsʌbstɪˌtut

substitute

заменитель

Meaning

A person or thing acting or serving in place of another.

Example

Money cannot be a substitute for genuine happiness.

Деньги не могут быть заменой настоящему счастью.

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 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 /sɪlk/

silk

шелк

Meaning

a fine, smooth fabric made from the threads produced by silkworms

Example

The dress was made of pure silk.

Платье было сделано из чистого шелка.

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 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 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 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 /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 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 noun ˈʃeɪdɪd ˈɛəriə

shaded area

затененная зона

Meaning

An area that is protected from direct sunlight.

Example

We sat in a shaded area by the riverbank.

Мы сидели в затененной зоне у берега реки.

B2 noun, verb /stɛm/

stem

стебель / остановить

Meaning

Noun: The main stalk of a plant. Verb: To stop or restrict the flow or development of something.

Example

The gardener cut the stem of the rose; New policies aim to stem the flow of pollution.

Садовник срезал стебель розы; Новые политики направлены на то, чтобы остановить поток загрязнения.

B2 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 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 adjective ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs

simultaneous

одновременный

Meaning

Occurring, operating, or done at the same time.

Example

Simultaneous crop failures affect global food supply.

Одновременные сбои урожая влияют на глобальное снабжение продовольствием.

B2 verb /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 noun /sɛnt/

scent

аромат

Meaning

a distinctive smell, especially a pleasant one

Example

The scent of roses filled the garden.

Аромат роз наполнил сад.

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 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 adjective /stɑːrk/

stark

сильный, резкий

Meaning

Severe, sharp, or clearly defined; plain and without any decoration.

Example

The stark contrast between poverty and wealth was evident in the city.

Явное различие между бедностью и богатством было очевидно в городе.

B2 verb /ʃrɪŋk/

shrink

сжиматься

Meaning

to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear

Example

The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.

Свитер уменьшился после стирки в горячей воде.

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 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 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 noun /ˈsɪr.i.əs.nəs/

Seriousness

серьезность; важность

Meaning

the quality of being serious; gravity; importance

Example

The seriousness of the situation became clear when the doctor spoke.

Серьезность ситуации стала очевидной, когда врач заговорил.

B2 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 /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 adjective /ˌsuː.pəˈnætʃ.ər.əl/

Supernatural

сверхъестественный

Meaning

relating to things that cannot be explained by natural or scientific laws; beyond the normal or physical world

Example

The old house was said to have supernatural powers.

Старый дом, по слухам, обладал сверхъестественными силами.

B2 noun/verb /stʌmp/

stump

пень дерева, озадачить

Meaning

the base of a tree left after the trunk is cut down; to puzzle or confuse

Example

The question completely stumped the students.

Этот вопрос совершенно озадачил студентов.

B2 noun /ˈsteɪdiəm/

stadium

Meaning

a large structure with seating for sports, concerts, or other events

Example

Thousands of fans filled the stadium to watch the final match.

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.

B2 adjective /ˈʃɒkɪŋ/

shocking

шокирующий

Meaning

causing surprise or disbelief; startling

Example

The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.

Новость о происшествии была шокирующей для всех.

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 /səkˈses.ər/

Successor

преемник

Meaning

a person who succeeds another in office; someone who takes over a position or role

Example

The CEO announced his retirement and named his successor for the company.

Генеральный директор объявил о своей отставке и назначил своего преемника для компании.

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 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 /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 /sɛnˈseɪʃən/

Sensation

сенсация; возбуждение; волнение; интерес

Meaning

a physical feeling or perception resulting from something that happens to or comes into contact with the body; a widespread reaction of interest and excitement

Example

The new singer became an overnight sensation.

Новый певец стал сенсацией за одну ночь.

B2 adjective ˈstrʌktʃərd

structured

структурированный

Meaning

Having a clear organization or framework; systematically arranged.

Example

A structured execution plan is crucial for success.

Структурированный план выполнения критичен для успеха.

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 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 /slæʃ/

slash

резать

Meaning

to cut with a sharp blade; to reduce drastically

Example

The company slashed prices to attract more customers.

Компания снизила цены, чтобы привлечь больше клиентов.

B2 adverb /ˈstrɪktli/

strictly

строго

Meaning

in a way that follows rules or limits completely

Example

Smoking is strictly prohibited inside the building.

Курение строго запрещено в здании.

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 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 verb /stɪtʃ/

stitch

счастье

Meaning

to sew with needle and thread; to join pieces of fabric

Example

She will stitch the torn dress carefully.

Она не могла скрыть своего счастья, 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.