A1 noun /jɪə/

year

год

Meaning

a period of 365 or 366 days, divided into 12 months

Example

This year, we are planning a trip to the mountains.

В этом году мы планируем путешествие в горы.

A1 adverb /jɛs/

yes

да

Meaning

used to express affirmation, agreement, or consent

Example

Yes, I will be there at 5 o'clock.

Да, я буду там в 5 часов.

B2 noun/verb jiːldz

yields

урожай

Meaning

The amount of agricultural produce harvested per unit of land area.

Example

Crop yields have declined due to extreme weather.

Урожайность сельскохозяйственных культур снизилась из-за экстремальных погодных условий.

B1 noun /ˈjʌŋstər/

Youngster

молодой человек; ребенок или подросток; кто-то, кто молод в опыте

Meaning

a young person; a child or teenager; someone who is young in experience

Example

The youngster showed great talent in sports.

Юный человек показал большие таланты в спорте.

C1 noun /joʊk/

Yoke

ярмо

Meaning

a wooden crosspiece that is fastened over the necks of two animals and attached to a plow or cart; a burden or oppressive situation

Example

The oxen were joined by a wooden yoke.

Осли были соединены деревянным ярмом.

A1 adjective /jʌŋ/

Young

молодой; недавний

Meaning

having lived for a short time; not old; recent

Example

The young tree needs more water to grow.

Молодое дерево нуждается в большем количестве воды для роста.

A2 noun /juːθ/

Youth

молодость; молодежь

Meaning

the period between childhood and adult age; young people collectively; the state of being young

Example

He spent his youth traveling around the world.

Он провел свою молодость, путешествуя по миру.

A2 adverb /jet/

Yet

еще; до сих пор;

Meaning

up to now or a specified time; still; however; nevertheless

Example

He hasn't finished his homework yet.

Он еще не закончил свою домашнюю работу.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊmən/

yeoman

крестьянин / верный сотрудник

Meaning

A farmer who cultivates his own land; also used to describe someone performing loyal, useful service.

Example

He did yeoman service in completing the project on time.

Он выполнил верную службу, завершив проект вовремя.

C1 noun /jɑːrn/

Yarn

пряжа

Meaning

spun thread used for knitting, weaving, or sewing; a long or rambling story

Example

She bought colorful yarn for knitting a sweater.

Она купила разноцветную пряжу для вязания свитера.

B2 noun /jɔːn/

Yawn

зевок

Meaning

an involuntary opening of the mouth and inhalation of air due to tiredness or boredom

Example

She couldn't suppress a yawn during the boring lecture.

Она не смогла сдержать зевок во время скучной лекции.

A1 pronoun /juː/

you

ты

Meaning

used to refer to the person or people being spoken to

Example

You are doing a great job!

Ты делаешь отличную работу!

A1 adjective /ˈjeloʊ/

Yellow

желтый; трусливый

Meaning

having the color of the sun or gold; cowardly

Example

The yellow flowers bloomed in spring.

Желтые цветы распустились весной.

C1 noun /jɛn/

yen

желание

Meaning

A deep, strong desire or craving.

Example

She felt a strong yen to travel the world.

Она почувствовала сильное желание путешествовать по миру.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrˈsɛlf/

yourself

себя

Meaning

used to refer to the person being addressed, often for emphasis or reflection

Example

You should look after yourself.

Тебе следует заботиться о себе.

B2 noun /joʊlk/

Yolk

желток яйца

Meaning

the yellow internal part of a bird's egg, especially a hen's egg, which is rich in protein and fat

Example

She separated the egg white from the yolk.

Она отделила яичный белок от желтка.

C2 noun /ˈjoʊkəl/

yokel

деревенщина

Meaning

An uneducated and unsophisticated person from the countryside; a bumpkin.

Example

The city folks laughed at the yokel's simple ways.

Городские жители смеялись над простыми манерами деревенщины.

C1 noun /ˈjeloʊ oʊliˈændər/

Yellow oleander

желтый олеандр

Meaning

a tropical flowering shrub with bright yellow flowers; also known as lucky nut

Example

The yellow oleander blooms throughout the year in warm climates.

Желтый олеандр цветет круглый год в теплых климатах.

C1 verb /jɜːrn/

yearn

тосковать

Meaning

to have a deep longing or desire for something

Example

She yearned for her homeland after living abroad for years.

Она тосковала по родине после того, как много лет прожила за границей.

A1 interjection /jɛə/

yeah

да

Meaning

used to express agreement or affirmation

Example

Yeah, I’ll go to the store with you.

Да, я пойду в магазин с тобой.

C1 noun /jiːst/

Yeast

дрожжи

Meaning

microorganisms used in baking and brewing to cause fermentation

Example

Add yeast to the flour to make the bread rise.

Добавьте дрожжи в муку, чтобы хлеб поднялся.

C2 noun /ˈjɪərlɪŋ/

yearling

животное, которому один год, особенно лошадь

Meaning

an animal that is one year old, especially a horse

Example

The farmer sold the yearling at the livestock market.

Фермер продал йирлинга на рынке скота.

A2 noun /jɑːrd/

Yard

двор; участок земли рядом с домом

Meaning

a unit of linear measure equal to 3 feet; an area of land immediately adjacent to a building

Example

The children played in the back yard.

Дети играли на заднем дворе.

C2 noun /jɔːr/

yore

прошлое

Meaning

Time long past; bygone days.

Example

Legends of yore still inspire people today.

Легенды прошлого по-прежнему вдохновляют людей сегодня.

A1 noun /ˈjɛstərdeɪ/

yesterday

вчера

Meaning

the day before today

Example

Yesterday, we went to the park.

Вчера мы пошли в парк.

C1 noun /jiːld ˌɒptɪmaɪˈzeɪʃən/

yield optimization

оптимизация урожайности

Meaning

The process of maximizing the productivity or efficiency of crop production through various agricultural techniques and practices.

Example

Yield optimization techniques can significantly improve crop production.

Техники оптимизации урожайности могут значительно улучшить производство сельскохозяйственных культур.

A1 pronoun /jɔːrz/

yours

твой

Meaning

belonging to or associated with the person or people that the speaker is addressing

Example

This pen is yours.

Эта ручка твоя.

A1 pronoun /jɔːr/

your

твой

Meaning

used to indicate possession or association

Example

Your book is on the table.

Твоя книга на столе.

B2 noun jiːld

yield

доход, прибыль

Meaning

A financial return or reward (especially a dividend or interest) from an investment.

Example

The investment yielded high returns last year.

Инвестиции принесли высокий доход в прошлом году.

B2 noun /jʌŋ fɪʃ/

Young fish

молодая рыба

Meaning

juvenile or small fish; fish that has not reached maturity

Example

Young fish need protection from predators.

Молодой рыбе нужна защита от хищников.

B2 noun /jel/

Yell

крик; вопль; крик боли

Meaning

a loud, sharp cry of pain, surprise, or delight; to shout loudly

Example

He let out a yell when he saw the spider.

Он издал крик, когда увидел паука.

B2 adjective /ˈjuːθfəl/

Youthful

молодежный; полный энергии и свежести

Meaning

having the qualities of youth; energetic and fresh

Example

Her youthful energy impressed everyone at work.

Ее молодая энергия впечатлила всех на работе.