B2 noun /ˈzaɪləfoʊn/

Xylophone

ксилофон

Meaning

a percussion instrument consisting of wooden bars that are struck with mallets to produce musical tones

Example

The children enjoyed playing the colorful xylophone in music class.

Дети с удовольствием играли на ярком ксилофоне на уроке музыки.

C1 noun /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbiə/

xenophobia

ксенофобия

Meaning

fear or hatred of foreigners, people from different cultures, or strangers

Example

Xenophobia can lead to discrimination and social division.

Ксенофобия может привести к дискриминации и социальной раздробленности.

C1 noun /ˈzɛnəˌfoʊb/

ксенофоб

Meaning

a person who dislikes or fears people from other countries or cultures

Example

The politician was criticized as a xenophobe due to his anti-immigrant policies.

Политикам был оказан критический отклик как ксенофобу из-за его антииммигрантской политики.

B1 noun, verb /ˈɛksˌreɪ/

рентген

Meaning

a form of electromagnetic radiation used to see inside objects or the human body; to examine or scan using X-rays

Example

The doctor ordered an X-ray to check for a broken bone.

Врач назначил рентген для проверки кости.

C1 adjective /ˌzɛnəˈfoʊbɪk/

ксенофоб

Meaning

having or showing a dislike or fear of people from other countries

Example

The leader’s xenophobic comments sparked outrage across the country.

Ксенофобские комментарии лидера вызвали возмущение по всей стране.