B2 phrase teɪk ˈpɜː.sən.əl.i

take personally

воспринимать лично

Meaning

To interpret someone's words or actions as a personal attack or criticism.

Example

Don't take it personally, he didn't mean to upset you.

Не воспринимай это лично, он не хотел тебя обидеть.

B2 noun ˈtrækɪŋ ˈprɒɡrɛs

tracking progress

отслеживание прогресса

Meaning

The process of monitoring and evaluating advancement towards goals or objectives.

Example

Regular tracking progress helps in achieving long-term goals.

Регулярное отслеживание прогресса помогает достигать долгосрочных целей.

B2 adjective /ˈtrædʒɪk/

Tragic

трагичный

Meaning

very sad; involving death or extreme suffering

Example

The plane crash was a tragic accident.

Крушение самолета было трагической катастрофой.

B2 noun /təˈreɪn/

terrain

местность

Meaning

a stretch of land, especially with regard to its physical features

Example

The soldiers had to cross rough terrain during the mission.

Солдаты должны были преодолеть трудную местность во время миссии.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər.ɪ.zəm/

Terrorism

терроризм

Meaning

the unlawful use of violence and intimidation against civilians for political aims

Example

The government increased security measures to prevent terrorism.

Правительство усилило меры безопасности, чтобы предотвратить терроризм.

B2 noun /trænzˈmɪʃən/

transmission

передача, трансмиссия

Meaning

the act of sending, passing, or spreading something such as information, energy, or disease

Example

The transmission of data over the internet is very fast.

Передача данных через интернет очень быстрая.

B2 noun /ˈtʌndrə/

tundra

тундра

Meaning

A vast, flat, treeless Arctic region where the subsoil is permanently frozen.

Example

Polar bears roam across the icy tundra.

Белые медведи бродят по ледяной тундре.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪdmɑːrk/

trademark

торговая марка

Meaning

a symbol, word, or words legally registered or established by use as representing a company or product

Example

The company’s logo is its trademark.

Логотип компании — это её торговая марка.

B2 noun ˈtrɪbjuːt

tribute

дань уважения

Meaning

An act, statement, or gift that is intended to show gratitude, respect, or admiration.

Example

They paid tribute to the brave freedom fighters.

Они отдали дань уважения храбрым борцам за свободу.

B2 adjective /teɪm/

Tame

прирученный; спокойный; послушный

Meaning

domesticated and not wild; gentle and easy to control

Example

The tame lion performed tricks in the circus.

Прирученный лев показывал фокусы в цирке.

B2 noun ˈterɪtəri

territory

территория

Meaning

An area of land under the jurisdiction of a ruler or state.

Example

The king expanded his territory.

Царь расширил свою территорию.

B2 adjective /ˈtɔː.kə.tɪv/

Talkative

болтливый

Meaning

fond of talking; speaking freely and at length

Example

My talkative neighbor loves to chat about everything.

Мой болтливый сосед любит обсуждать всё на свете.

B2 verb /ˈtrɛmbəl/

tremble

дрожать

Meaning

To shake slightly, often because of fear, cold, or nervousness.

Example

She began to tremble with fear before speaking.

Она начала дрожать от страха перед тем, как заговорить.

B2 verb /tæn/

tan

Meaning

to make skin or a hide brown by exposure to the sun or by using chemicals

Example

She tanned her skin after spending the summer at the beach.

B2 noun /ˈtɛlɪˌskoʊp/

telescope

телескоп

Meaning

An optical instrument used to make distant objects appear closer and larger by collecting and focusing light.

Example

The astronomer used a telescope to observe the distant planets.

Астроном использовал телескоп для наблюдения за удалёнными планетами.

B2 noun /ˈtroʊfi/

trophy

трофей

Meaning

An object awarded as a prize for a victory or achievement.

Example

She proudly displayed the trophy she won in the competition.

Она гордо показала трофей, который она выиграла на соревновании.

B2 noun /ˈtrʌmpɪt/

Trumpet

труба

Meaning

a brass musical instrument with a brilliant tone; military signal instrument

Example

The soldier played the trumpet to signal the troops.

Солдат играл на трубе, чтобы подать сигнал войскам.

B2 noun /tɔːrˈneɪdoʊ/

tornado

торнадо

Meaning

a rapidly rotating column of air in contact with the ground and clouds, often destructive

Example

The tornado destroyed several houses in the village.

Торнадо разрушило несколько домов в деревне

B2 verb /ˈtɜːrmɪˌneɪt/

terminate

прекратить

Meaning

to bring something to an end or to stop something from continuing

Example

The company decided to terminate his contract.

Компания решила прекратить его контракт.

B2 noun /tɒŋz/

Tongs

щипцы

Meaning

a tool consisting of two movable arms that are joined at one end, used for picking up and holding things

Example

Use the tongs to pick up the hot pieces of meat from the grill.

Используйте щипцы, чтобы поднять горячие куски мяса с гриля.

B2 noun /ˈtraɪ.əl/

Trial

судебное разбирательство; испытание

Meaning

a formal examination of evidence in a court; a test of performance or quality

Example

The murder trial lasted for three weeks in the county courthouse.

Судебное разбирательство по делу об убийстве длилось три недели в окружном суде.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːnˌəʊvə/

turnover

оборот

Meaning

the amount of business conducted during a particular period, or the rate at which employees leave a company

Example

The company reported a high turnover in its sales department.

Компания сообщила о высоком обороте в своем отделе продаж.

B2 noun /ˈten.dər.nəs/

Tenderness

нежность

Meaning

gentleness and kindness; the quality of being easily hurt or damaged

Example

The mother showed great tenderness while caring for her sick child.

Мать проявила большую нежность, заботясь о своем больном ребенке.

B2 noun /θred/

thread

нить

Meaning

a long, thin strand of cotton, nylon, or other fibers used for sewing

Example

She used a red thread to sew the torn button back on.

Она использовала красную нить, чтобы пришить оторванную пуговицу.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.mər.ɪk ˈpaʊ.dər/

Turmeric Powder

порошок куркумы

Meaning

ground turmeric root used as a spice and for its medicinal properties

Example

Add a pinch of turmeric powder to the curry for color and flavor.

Добавьте щепотку порошка куркумы в карри для цвета и аромата.

B2 noun /trænˈzækʃən/

transaction

транзакция

Meaning

an instance of buying or selling something; a business deal or exchange

Example

Every online transaction is recorded for security purposes.

Каждая онлайн-транзакция записывается для целей безопасности.

B2 verb /trænzˈmɪt/

transmit

транслировать

Meaning

to send or pass something from one place or person to another

Example

The antenna can transmit signals over a long distance.

Антенна может транслировать сигналы на большое расстояние.

B2 noun /ˈtjuːmər/

tumor

опухоль

Meaning

an abnormal mass of tissue caused by excessive cell growth

Example

The doctor found a benign tumor during the medical check-up.

Врач обнаружил доброкачественную опухоль во время медицинского обследования.

B2 verb ˈtrænsfɔːrm

transform

преобразовать

Meaning

To change in form, appearance, or structure; metamorphose.

Example

Volunteering can transform lives and communities.

Волонтерство может преобразовать жизни и сообщества.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒl.ər.ə.bəl/

Tolerable

терпимый; приемлемый, хотя и не идеальный

Meaning

able to be endured; acceptable though not ideal

Example

The heat was barely tolerable in the afternoon.

Жара была едва терпимой после полудня.

B2 noun /ˈtrɔːmə/

trauma

травма

Meaning

a deeply distressing or disturbing experience; physical injury or emotional shock

Example

The accident left her with lasting emotional trauma.

Авария оставила у неё длительную эмоциональную травму.

B2 adjective ˈtaɪmləs

timeless

вневременной

Meaning

Not affected by the passage of time or changes in fashion.

Example

The timeless beauty of the painting has captivated art lovers for generations.

Вневременная красота картины очаровала любителей искусства на протяжении поколений.

B2 noun /ˈθɪk.nəs/

thickness

толщина

Meaning

The measure of how thick or dense something is

Example

The thickness of the book made it hard to carry.

Толщина книги делала ее трудной для переноски.

B2 adjective /ˈtrɪviəl/

trivial

тривиальный

Meaning

Of little value or importance.

Example

He often gets upset over the most trivial matters.

Он часто расстраивается из-за самых тривиальных вещей.

B2 verb /ˈtrænsplænt/

transplant

трансплантировать

Meaning

to move something, especially a plant or organ, from one place to another

Example

The doctors transplanted a kidney into the patient.

Врачи трансплантировали почку пациенту.

B2 verb /θɔː/

thaw

таять

Meaning

to melt or cause to melt after being frozen

Example

The ice began to thaw in the sun.

Лед начал таять на солнце.

B2 adjective /ˈtæn.dʒɪ.bəl/

tangible

осязаемый

Meaning

Perceptible by touch; clear and definite; real.

Example

The benefits of exercise are tangible and measurable.

Преимущества упражнений осязаемы и измеримы.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒksɪk/

Toxic

токсичный; вредный или неприятный

Meaning

poisonous; very harmful or unpleasant

Example

The factory released toxic chemicals into the river.

Завод сбросил токсичные химикаты в реку.

B2 noun, verb /tæɡ/

tag

Meaning

a label attached to something for identification or information; or to attach such a label

Example

She tagged her luggage before boarding the plane.

B2 adjective /trɔːˈmætɪk/

traumatic

травматический

Meaning

Deeply distressing or disturbing, often related to emotional or physical injury.

Example

The accident was a traumatic experience for the entire family.

Авария стала травматическим опытом для всей семьи.

B2 verb /ˈtɑːləreɪt/

tolerate

терпеть

Meaning

to accept or endure something unpleasant without complaining; to allow something to exist

Example

I cannot tolerate such rude behavior in my classroom.

Я не могу терпеть такое грубое поведение в своем классе.

B2 noun /tækˈseɪʃən/

taxation

налогообложение

Meaning

The system of imposing and collecting taxes.

Example

Taxation is necessary for funding public services.

Налогообложение необходимо для финансирования общественных услуг.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.wɜː.ði/

Trustworthy

надежный

Meaning

able to be relied on as honest or truthful; deserving of trust

Example

He is a trustworthy friend who always keeps his promises.

Он надежный друг, который всегда сдерживает свои обещания.

B2 noun /ˈter.ər/

Terror

террор; использование насилия и запугивания в политических целях

Meaning

extreme fear; the use of violence and intimidation for political aims

Example

The loud explosion filled everyone with terror.

Громкий взрыв наполнил всех ужасом.

B2 verb /θraɪv/

thrive

Meaning

to grow, develop, or be successful

Example

Small businesses can thrive with proper support.

B2 noun /ˈtæd.poʊl/

Tadpole

головастик

Meaning

the larval stage of a frog or toad, having gills and a tail

Example

The pond was full of tadpoles swimming around.

Пруд был полон головастиков, плавающих вокруг.

B2 adverb /ˌðɛərˈbaɪ/

Thereby

следовательно;

Meaning

as a result of that; by that means

Example

He worked hard and thereby achieved success.

Он много работал и следовательно добился успеха.

B2 adverb /ðɛrˈæftər/

thereafter

после этого

Meaning

from that time on

Example

He moved to Canada and thereafter started a new life.

Он переехал в Канаду, и после этого начал новую жизнь.

B2 adverb /ˈθʌrəli/

Thoroughly

тщательно; полностью;

Meaning

completely; entirely; in a thorough manner

Example

She thoroughly cleaned the entire house before the guests arrived.

Она тщательно убрала весь дом до прихода гостей.

B2 verb /ˈtaɪtən/

Tighten

затянуть

Meaning

to make something more secure or less loose

Example

He tightened the screws to secure the shelf.

Он затянул винты, чтобы закрепить полку.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtˌproʊvɪkɪŋ/

thought-provoking

заставляющий задуматься

Meaning

stimulating careful consideration or thought

Example

The movie was deeply thought-provoking and left a lasting impression.

Фильм был глубоко заставляющим задуматься и оставил неизгладимое впечатление.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːr.nɪp/

Turnip

репа

Meaning

a round root vegetable with white or purple skin and white flesh

Example

We grew turnips in our vegetable garden.

Мы вырастили репу в нашем огороде.

B2 verb /tɔɪl/

Toil

трудиться усердно

Meaning

to work extremely hard for long periods

Example

Farmers toil in the fields from dawn to dusk.

Фермеры toil на полях с рассвета до заката.

B2 verb, noun /ˈtæk.əl/

tackle

Meaning

to try to deal with or solve a difficult problem; to physically stop someone in sports by knocking them down

Example

The coach taught the players how to tackle properly.

B2 noun /trəˈdɪʃ.ən.əl ɪˈkɒn.ə.mi/

traditional economy

традиционная экономика

Meaning

An economic system based on customs and traditions, often involving barter trade.

Example

Tribes still practice a traditional economy based on barter trade.

Племена до сих пор практикуют традиционную экономику, основанную на обмене товарами.

B2 adjective /θiˈætrɪkl/

theatrical

театральный

Meaning

Relating to the theater or exaggerated and dramatic in behavior or style.

Example

Her theatrical performance won the audience's applause.

Её театральное выступление вызвало аплодисменты зрителей.

B2 noun /traʊt/

Trout

форель

Meaning

a freshwater fish species known for its delicate flavor and often found in cold, clear waters

Example

Rainbow trout is popular among anglers for sport fishing.

Радужная форель популярна среди рыболовов-спортсменов.

B2 noun /ˈtrænskrɪpt/

transcript

транскрипция

Meaning

a written or printed version of material originally presented in another medium

Example

The professor asked for a transcript of the meeting.

Профессор попросил транскрипцию совещания.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːrsoʊ/

torso

туловище

Meaning

The trunk of the human body, excluding the head and limbs.

Example

The artist painted the torso of the model in great detail.

Художник нарисовал туловище модели с большим вниманием к деталям.

B2 noun /ˈtreɪ.tər/

Traitor

предатель

Meaning

a person who betrays someone or something, such as a friend, cause, or principle

Example

The spy was branded a traitor to his country after being caught.

Шпион был признан предателем своей страны после того, как был пойман.

B2 noun /ˈtræn.zɪt/

transit

транспортировка

Meaning

Transportation or travel system, the process of travel or transportation from one place to another.

Example

The city is investing in a new transit system.

Город инвестирует в новую транспортную систему.

B2 adjective ˈteɪləd

tailored

по индивидуальному заказу

Meaning

Made or adapted for a particular purpose or person.

Example

He wore a tailored suit that complemented his physique perfectly.

Он носил костюм, сшитый по индивидуальному заказу, который идеально подходил его фигуре.

B2 noun /ˈtɔːtʃər/

torture

пытка

Meaning

the action or practice of inflicting severe pain on someone as a punishment or to force them to do something

Example

He was subjected to torture during the interrogation.

Его подвергли пыткам во время допроса.

B2 noun /taɪm/

thyme

тимьян

Meaning

A small aromatic herb used in cooking and medicine.

Example

She sprinkled thyme on the roasted chicken.

Она посыпала тимьяном запеченную курицу.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrmɪˈneɪʃən/

termination

прекращение

Meaning

the act of ending something or the state of being ended

Example

The termination of the contract caused financial loss.

Прекращение контракта привело к финансовым потерям.

B2 adjective /ˌtɛrɪˈtɔːriəl/

territorial

территориальный

Meaning

Relating to the ownership or control of land or territory.

Example

The two countries had a territorial dispute over the island.

Два государства имели территориальный спор по поводу острова.

B2 noun /taɪˈfuːn/

typhoon

тайфун

Meaning

a tropical storm in the region of the Indian or western Pacific oceans

Example

The typhoon caused severe flooding in the coastal areas.

Тайфун вызвал сильные наводнения в прибрежных районах.

B2 adjective /ˈtraɪbəl/

tribal

племенной

Meaning

relating to a tribe or tribes, especially indigenous people

Example

The tribal community has preserved its culture for centuries.

Племенное сообщество сохранило свою культуру на протяжении веков.

B2 noun /ˈtrædʒ.ə.di/

Tragedy

трагедия; катастрофа

Meaning

an event causing great suffering, destruction, and distress; a serious drama with an unhappy ending

Example

The earthquake was a tragedy that affected thousands of families.

Землетрясение было трагедией, которое затронуло тысячи семей.

B2 noun /ˈtɛl.ər/

teller

кассир; рассказчик

Meaning

A person who counts and manages money at a bank; a person who tells or relates something

Example

The bank teller counted the cash carefully before handing it over.

Банковский кассир тщательно пересчитал наличные перед выдачей.

B2 noun /tekˈnɒl.ə.dʒɪ.kəl ədˈvɑːns.mənt/

technological advancement

технологический прогресс

Meaning

Progress or improvement in technology that leads to better solutions or capabilities.

Example

Technological advancement is revolutionizing healthcare.

Технологический прогресс революционизирует здравоохранение.

B2 noun /ˈteɪ.lər/

Tailor

портной

Meaning

a person whose job is making and altering clothes

Example

The tailor measured him for a new suit.

Портной снял с него мерки для нового костюма.

B2 noun /ˈteɪkˌɔːf/

takeoff

взлет

Meaning

The moment an aircraft leaves the ground and begins to fly; also a sudden rise or start in activity or success.

Example

The plane's takeoff was delayed due to bad weather.

Взлет самолета был задержан из-за плохой погоды.

B2 noun /ˈtrɒli/

Troly

троллейбус

Meaning

an electric vehicle that runs on rails or tracks in the street

Example

The trolley runs through the city center every fifteen minutes.

Троллейбус проходит через центр города каждые пятнадцать минут.

B2 noun /ˌtɜːrməˈnɑːlədʒi/

terminology

терминология

Meaning

the set of technical or special words used in a particular subject

Example

Medical terminology can be difficult for new students to understand.

Медицинская терминология может быть сложной для понимания новичками.

B2 noun /ˈtɛrərɪst/

terrorist

террорист

Meaning

a person who uses violence or threats to intimidate or coerce, especially for political purposes

Example

The terrorist was arrested by the police after the attack.

Террорист был арестован полицией после атаки.

B2 noun /ˈtɪmbər/

timber

дерево

Meaning

wood prepared for use in building and carpentry

Example

The house was built entirely from local timber.

Дом был построен полностью из местного дерева.

B2 noun /traɪb/

tribe

племя

Meaning

a social group consisting of people with common customs, language, and culture

Example

The tribe lived in harmony with nature.

Племя жило в гармонии с природой.

B2 noun /θaɪ/

thigh

бедро

Meaning

the part of the leg between the hip and the knee

Example

He felt pain in his right thigh after running for an hour.

Он почувствовал боль в правом бедре после того, как пробежал час.

B2 noun, adjective /tɑːrt/

tart

пирог

Meaning

A small pie with a sweet or savory filling; or having a sharp, sour taste.

Example

She served a delicious apple tart for dessert.

Она подала на десерт вкусный яблочный пирог.

B2 verb /tiːz/

Tease

дразнить

Meaning

to make fun of someone in a playful or unkind way

Example

Children often tease their younger siblings playfully.

Дети часто дразнят своих младших братьев и сестер игриво.

B2 noun /ˈtɜr.mər.ɪk/

Turmeric

куркума

Meaning

A bright yellow spice powder made from the root of a tropical plant, used in cooking and medicine

Example

Add turmeric to the curry for color and flavor.

Добавьте куркуму в карри для цвета и вкуса.

B2 adjective /ˈtʌtʃ.ɪŋ/

Touching

трогательный; эмоциональный

Meaning

causing feelings of sympathy or emotion; moving

Example

The touching story brought tears to everyone's eyes.

Трогательная история вызвала слезы у всех.

B2 noun /truːp/

Troop

группа

Meaning

a group of soldiers; military personnel organized as a unit

Example

The troop marched in formation across the parade ground.

Группа маршировала в строю по площади парада.

B2 adjective /ˈtaɪə.səm/

Tiresome

утомительный; скучный

Meaning

causing weariness or boredom; tedious

Example

The long lecture was tiresome and repetitive.

Долгая лекция была утомительной и повторяющейся.

B2 verb ˈtrɪɡərz

triggers

вызывать

Meaning

To cause or initiate something to happen

Example

Air pollution triggers chronic diseases.

Загрязнение воздуха вызывает хронические болезни.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌblsəm/

Troublesome

неудобный; проблемный

Meaning

causing difficulty or annoyance; problematic

Example

The troublesome student disrupted the class again.

Трудный студент снова нарушил урок.

B2 noun /ˈtiːmmeɪt/

teammate

товарищ по команде

Meaning

a member of the same team

Example

He congratulated his teammate after scoring the goal.

Он поздравил своего товарища по команде после того, как забил гол.

B2 adjective /ˈθɜːrməl/

thermal

термический

Meaning

Related to heat or temperature.

Example

She wore a thermal jacket to stay warm in winter.

Она носила термическую куртку, чтобы оставаться в тепле зимой.

B2 adjective /ˈtrʌst.fəl/

Trustful

доверчивый; показывающий доверие к кому-либо или чему-либо

Meaning

having or showing trust in someone or something; trusting

Example

She was too trustful and believed everything he said.

Она была слишком доверчива и верила всему, что он сказал.

B2 adjective /ˈteɪst.ləs/

Tasteless

безвкусный

Meaning

lacking flavor; showing poor judgment in style

Example

The soup was completely tasteless and needed more seasoning.

Суп был полностью безвкусный и нуждался в дополнительных специях.

B2 adjective /ˌθiːəˈrɛtɪkl/

theoretical

теоретический

Meaning

Concerned with or based on theory rather than practical application.

Example

The idea remains largely theoretical without real-world evidence.

Идея остается в основном теоретической без реальных доказательств.

B2 adverb /ˈtaɪtli/

Tightly

плотно; крепко

Meaning

in a tight manner; firmly; securely

Example

Hold the rope tightly so you don't fall.

Держи веревку крепко, чтобы не упасть.

B2 adjective /trɪm/

Trim

аккуратный и упорядоченный; стройный и в форме

Meaning

neat and orderly in appearance; slim and fit

Example

She keeps her garden very trim and tidy.

Она держит свой сад в очень аккуратном и упорядоченном состоянии.

B2 adjective /ˈtɒlərənt/

tolerant

терпимый

Meaning

Showing willingness to allow the existence of opinions or behaviors that one dislikes or disagrees with.

Example

He is very tolerant of other people's beliefs.

Он очень терпим к убеждениям других людей.

B2 noun /ˈtriːti/

Treaty

договор

Meaning

a formally concluded and ratified agreement between countries or states

Example

The peace treaty was signed after years of negotiations.

Мирный договор был подписан после многих лет переговоров.

B2 noun /toʊl/

toll

пошлина / ущерб

Meaning

A charge payable for using a road or bridge; also the extent of damage or suffering caused by something.

Example

The flood took a heavy toll on the village.

Наводнение нанесло большой ущерб деревне.

B2 noun /ˈtuː.lɪp/

Tulip

тюльпан

Meaning

a colorful spring flower with cup-shaped petals

Example

The red tulip bloomed beautifully in the garden.

Красный тюльпан прекрасно расцвел в саду.

B2 noun /ˈθæŋksˌɡɪvɪŋ/

thanksgiving

День благодарения

Meaning

an annual holiday in the US for giving thanks, celebrated with a meal

Example

We spent Thanksgiving dinner with our family.

Мы провели ужин в День благодарения с нашей семьей.

B2 noun /twɪɡ/

twig

веточка

Meaning

a small thin branch of a tree or bush

Example

She broke a twig off the tree to use as a stick.

Она сломала веточку с дерева, чтобы использовать ее как палку.

B2 noun /ˈtæk.tɪk/

Tactic

тактика; стратегия

Meaning

a plan or method for achieving something; a strategy used to accomplish a goal

Example

The coach used a new tactic to win the game.

Тренер использовал новую тактику, чтобы выиграть игру.

B2 noun /træŋˈkwɪləti/

tranquility

спокойствие

Meaning

the quality or state of being calm and peaceful

Example

He enjoyed the tranquility of the countryside.

Он наслаждался спокойствием сельской местности.

B2 noun /ˈtrɪl.jən/

trillion

триллион

Meaning

a number equal to 1,000 billion, or 10^12

Example

The company's worth has risen to over a trillion dollars.

Стоимость компании выросла до более чем триллиона долларов.

B2 verb, noun, adjective /ˈtɛndər/

tender

предложение / нежный

Meaning

to offer formally; soft and delicate in texture or character; a formal offer or proposal

Example

The company tendered its resignation to the board.

Компания подала свою отставку в совет директоров.

B2 adjective /ˈθɔːtfəl/

thoughtful

вдумчивый

Meaning

showing careful consideration or attention

Example

She gave a thoughtful response to every question asked.

Она дала обдуманный ответ на каждый заданный вопрос.

B2 noun /θɔːn/

Thorn

шип

Meaning

a sharp pointed part of a plant; something that causes pain or annoyance

Example

Be careful of the thorns on the rose bush.

Осторожно с шипами на кустах роз.

B2 verb /ˈtɛmpər/

temper

умерить

Meaning

to moderate, soften, or tone down something; also to strengthen by heat treatment (as in metal).

Example

She tried to temper her criticism with kindness.

Она попыталась смягчить свою критику с помощью доброты.

B2 adjective /trænˈspærənt/

Transparent

прозрачный

Meaning

allowing light to pass through; clear and obvious; honest and open

Example

The company maintains transparent business practices.

Компания поддерживает прозрачную деловую практику.

B2 noun trænˈspær.ən.si

transparency

прозрачность

Meaning

The quality of being easy to perceive or detect; openness, accountability, and honesty in governance or operations.

Example

Transparency fosters trust in governance.

Прозрачность способствует доверию в управлении.

B2 noun /ˈtɜːrkwɔɪz/

turquoise

бирюзовый

Meaning

a greenish-blue color or gemstone

Example

She wore a necklace with a beautiful turquoise stone.

Она носила ожерелье с красивым бирюзовым камнем.

B2 noun /taɪd/

Tide

прилив

Meaning

the alternate rising and falling of the sea, usually twice in each lunar day, due to the attraction of the moon and sun

Example

The fishermen waited for high tide to launch their boats.

Рыбаки ждали прилив, чтобы запустить свои лодки.

B2 noun /ˈtek.staɪl/

textile

ткань

Meaning

a type of cloth or woven fabric made by knitting or weaving fibers

Example

Bangladesh is famous for its high-quality textile industry.

Бангладеш славится своей высококачественной текстильной промышленностью.

B2 noun ˈtreɪd.ɒf

trade-off

компромисс

Meaning

A situation where accepting one advantage means giving up another benefit.

Example

There is always a trade-off between price and quality.

Всегда есть компромисс между ценой и качеством.

B2 noun /tsuːˈnɑː.mi/

tsunami

цунами

Meaning

a large sea wave caused by an underwater earthquake or volcanic eruption

Example

The tsunami devastated the coastal town, leaving thousands homeless.

Цунами разрушило прибрежный город, оставив тысячи людей без крова.

B2 noun /ˈteɪbəlˌspun/

tablespoon

столовая ложка

Meaning

a spoon used for serving or eating food, typically holding about 15 milliliters

Example

She stirred the soup with a tablespoon.

Она размешала суп столовой ложкой.

B2 noun ˈθrɛʃhəʊld

threshold

порог, предел

Meaning

A point of entry or beginning; the magnitude or intensity that must be exceeded for a certain reaction to occur.

Example

Once the threshold for pest population is reached, measures must be taken.

Как только достигается порог численности вредителей, необходимо принять меры.

B2 noun θrets

threats

угрозы

Meaning

A statement of an intention to inflict pain, injury, damage, or other hostile action.

Example

Threats to food security are rising globally.

Угрозы безопасности продовольствия растут по всему миру.

B2 noun /treɪt/

Trait

черта

Meaning

a distinguishing quality or characteristic of a person; an inherited feature

Example

Patience is an important trait for anyone working with children.

Терпение — важная черта для тех, кто работает с детьми.

B2 noun /ˈtæksˌpeɪər/

taxpayer

налогоплательщик

Meaning

a person who pays tax to the government

Example

The taxpayers' money is used to fund public services.

Деньги налогоплательщиков используются для финансирования общественных услуг.

B2 adjective /ˈtɪm.ɪd/

Timid

трусый; застенчивый

Meaning

shy and lacking confidence; easily frightened

Example

She was too timid to speak in public.

Она была слишком робкой, чтобы говорить на публике.

B2 verb /triːd/

tread

ступать

Meaning

to step or walk on something; to crush with feet

Example

Don't tread on the flowers.

Не наступай на цветы.