C1 verb /zæɡ/

zag

резко повернуть

Meaning

to make a sharp change in direction, especially in a zigzag pattern

Example

The rabbit zagged quickly to escape the fox.

Кролик резко повернул, чтобы избежать лисы.

C1 noun /zest/

Zest

рвение; энергия и возбуждение; внешняя кожура цитрусового фрукта

Meaning

great enthusiasm and energy; excitement and vigor; the outer peel of a citrus fruit

Example

She approached the new job with tremendous zest.

Она подошла к новой работе с большим энтузиазмом.

C2 noun /ˈzɛfər/

zephyr

лёгкий ветерок

Meaning

A soft gentle breeze.

Example

A warm zephyr blew through the valley.

Тёплый лёгкий ветерок дул через долину.

C2 noun /ˈzuːəʊˌplæŋktən/

zooplankton

зоопланктон

Meaning

Microscopic aquatic animals that drift in water bodies and form an essential part of the aquatic food chain, serving as food for fish and other marine organisms.

Example

Zooplankton plays an important role in the aquatic food chain.

Зоопланктон играет важную роль в водной пищевой цепи.

C2 noun /ˈzaɪtɡaɪst/

zeitgeist

дух эпохи

Meaning

The defining spirit or mood of a particular period of history as shown by the ideas and beliefs of the time.

Example

The novel perfectly captures the zeitgeist of the 1960s.

Роман прекрасно передает дух эпохи 1960-х годов.

C2 noun /ˈzel.ət/

zealot

фанатик

Meaning

A person who is fanatical and uncompromising in pursuit of their ideals.

Example

He was considered a zealot for his strict political views.

Его считали фанатиком из-за его строгих политических взглядов.

C1 noun /ˈzɪn.i.ə/

Zinnia

зиния

Meaning

A colorful garden flower with daisy-like blooms, popular for its vibrant colors and long-lasting nature

Example

The garden was filled with bright zinnias in various colors.

Сад был полон ярких зинний разных цветов.

C2 noun /zɪˈnɑːnə/

Zenanna

зенанна

Meaning

the part of a house reserved for women; women's quarters in Muslim households; harem

Example

The zenanna was beautifully decorated with intricate patterns.

Зенанна была прекрасно украшена сложными узорами.

A1 noun /zuː/

Zoo

зоопарк

Meaning

an establishment that maintains a collection of wild animals for study, conservation, or display to the public

Example

We visited the zoo to see the lions and elephants.

Мы посетили зоопарк, чтобы увидеть львов и слонов.

A2 noun /ˈzi.brə/

Zebra

зебра

Meaning

an African animal like a horse with black and white stripes

Example

The zebra ran across the African savanna with its herd.

Зебра бегала по африканской саванне с своим стадом.

C1 adjective /ˈzoʊ.nəl/

Zonal

зональный

Meaning

relating to or arranged in zones; of, relating to, or having the form of a zone

Example

The city implemented a zonal parking system to manage traffic congestion.

Город внедрил зональную парковочную систему для управления дорожными заторами.

B1 noun zəʊn

zone

зона

Meaning

An area or stretch of land having a particular characteristic, purpose, or use, or subject to particular restrictions.

Example

Industrial zones attract investments.

Промышленные зоны привлекают инвестиции.

C1 noun ziːl

zeal

рвение

Meaning

Great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; passion.

Example

She approached the project with great zeal and determination.

Она подошла к проекту с большим рвением и решимостью.

B2 noun ˈzɪpərz

zippers

молния

Meaning

A device consisting of two flexible strips of metal or plastic with interlocking projections closed or opened by pulling a slide along them.

Example

Zippers are used to fasten the opening of the jacket.

Молнии используются для застегивания открытия куртки.

C1 adjective /ˈzɛsti/

zesty

пикантный

Meaning

Having a strong, pleasant, and somewhat spicy flavor; full of energy and enthusiasm.

Example

The dish had a zesty flavor that everyone loved.

Блюдо имело пикантный вкус, который всем понравился.

C1 noun /ˈziːnɪθ/

zenith

зенит

Meaning

The time at which something is most powerful or successful; the highest point.

Example

Her career reached its zenith in the late 1990s.

Её карьера достигла зенита в конце 1990-х годов.

C1 noun /ˈzeɪni/

Zany

чудаковатый, комичный человек; игривый

Meaning

amusingly unconventional and idiosyncratic; a comical person; foolishly playful

Example

He has a zany sense of humor that makes everyone laugh.

У него чудаковатое чувство юмора, которое заставляет всех смеяться.

C1 adjective ˈzɛləs

zealous

рьяный

Meaning

Having or showing great energy or enthusiasm in pursuit of a cause or objective; fervent.

Example

The zealous volunteers worked tirelessly for the cause.

Рьяные волонтёры работали неутомимо ради дела.

B2 noun /ˈzɪɡzæɡ/

Zigzag

путь или линия с резкими чередующимися поворотами направо и налево; узор острых поворотов

Meaning

a line or course having abrupt alternate right and left turns; a pattern of sharp turns

Example

The road follows a zigzag pattern up the mountain.

Дорога идет зигзагообразно вверх по горе.

C1 noun /ˈzoʊdiæk/

Zodiac

знак зодиака

Meaning

a belt of the heavens within which lie the paths of the sun, moon, and planets; the twelve astrological signs

Example

What is your zodiac sign?

Какой у вас знак зодиака?