Vocabulary Cards B2
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B2 adjective
shocking
шокирующий
Meaning
causing surprise or disbelief; startling
Example
The news of the accident was shocking to everyone.
B2 noun
shooting
съемка
Meaning
the action of shooting a gun, camera, or similar device
Example
The shooting of the movie took several months.
B2 adjective
Short-sighted
близорукость; ограниченное мировоззрение
Meaning
lacking foresight or consideration for the future; myopic
Example
His short-sighted decision to quit school early affected his career prospects.
B2 adjective
Short-tempered
раздражительный; легко злой
Meaning
quick to lose one's temper; easily angered
Example
She became short-tempered when the traffic made her late for the meeting.
B2 noun
Shortage
нехватка
Meaning
a lack or deficiency of something that is needed or expected
Example
There is a severe water shortage in the region.
B2 noun
Shortcoming
недостаток; ошибка; дефект
Meaning
a fault or failure to meet a certain standard; a deficiency
Example
Despite his many talents, he has some shortcomings.
B2 noun
shortcomings
недостатки
Meaning
A fault or failure to meet a certain standard; deficiencies.
Example
Institutional shortcomings affect student behavior negatively.
B2 verb
shorten
сокращать
Meaning
To make something shorter in length, duration, or extent
Example
She decided to shorten her speech to fit the time limit.
B2 verb
shove
толкать
Meaning
to push someone or something roughly
Example
He shoved the box into the corner.
B2 noun
Shovel
лопата
Meaning
a tool with a broad flat blade and long handle used for digging and moving earth, snow, or other materials
Example
He grabbed a shovel to clear the snow from the driveway.
B2 noun
showcase
витрина, показывать что-то привлекательным или выгодным способом
Meaning
A display case or exhibition; to present something in an attractive or favorable way.
Example
The exhibition showcased the artist's best works.
B2 verb
shriek
крик
Meaning
to make a loud, high-pitched cry
Example
She shrieked when she saw the spider.
B2 verb
shrink
сжиматься
Meaning
to become smaller in size; to draw back in fear
Example
The sweater shrank after washing in hot water.
B2 verb
shrug
пожать плечами
Meaning
To raise and lower the shoulders to express uncertainty or indifference.
Example
He shrugged when asked about the missing file.
B2 verb
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
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.
B2 noun
sibling
брат/сестра
Meaning
A brother or sister.
Example
She has three siblings, two brothers and one sister.
B2 noun
Siblings
братья и сестры
Meaning
Each of two or more children or offspring having one or both parents in common.
Example
Siblings are usually placed on the same level in a family tree.
B2 adjective
Sickly
слабый; больной; бледный
Meaning
weak and unhealthy; prone to illness; appearing weak or pale
Example
The sickly child needed extra care and attention.
B2 noun
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.
B2 noun
siege
осада
Meaning
A military operation in which a place is surrounded to force its surrender.
Example
The castle fell after a long siege.
B2 noun
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.
B2 verb
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.
B2 noun
signals
сигналы
Meaning
A gesture, action, or sound conveying information or instructions.
Example
Signals from deep space were detected last week.