Vocabulary Cards
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A2 verb
double
удваивать
Meaning
to make twice as much in size, number, or amount
Example
The company hopes to double its profits this year.
B2 noun
Double decker
двухэтажный автобус
Meaning
a bus with two levels or floors for passengers
Example
The red double decker bus is a famous symbol of London.
C2 noun
doublet
даблет / обтягивающий жакет
Meaning
a close-fitting jacket worn by men in the Renaissance; also, a pair of similar things
Example
The actor wore a velvet doublet for the Shakespearean play.
B2 adverb
doubly
вдвое
Meaning
in a twofold manner; to twice the degree
Example
She felt doubly fortunate after winning the prize and getting a promotion.
A2 noun
Doubt
сомнение; недоверие; подозрение
Meaning
a feeling of uncertainty or lack of conviction; distrust or suspicion
Example
There was no doubt in her mind that she had made the right decision.
B2 adjective
Doubtful
сомнительный; неопределенный; чувствовать неуверенность по поводу чего-либо
Meaning
uncertain; questionable; feeling uncertain about something
Example
I am doubtful about the success of this project.
B2 noun
dough
тесто
Meaning
a mixture of flour, water, and other ingredients used to make bread or pastries
Example
She kneaded the dough for ten minutes before baking.
C2 adjective
doughty
храбрый
Meaning
brave, valiant, courageous
Example
The doughty soldier never backed down from a challenge.
C1 adjective
dour
суровый
Meaning
relentlessly severe, stern, or gloomy in manner or appearance
Example
His dour expression made the meeting uncomfortable.
C1 verb
douse
потушить / полить
Meaning
to pour liquid over; to extinguish a fire or light
Example
Firefighters doused the flames with water.
B2 noun
Dove
голубь
Meaning
a small, gentle bird with soft cooing sounds, often white and symbolizing peace
Example
The white dove flew peacefully across the blue sky.
C2 verb
dovetail
совпадать идеально
Meaning
to fit or combine perfectly together
Example
Her plans dovetail perfectly with our goals.
C2 adjective
dowdy
старомодный / неопрятный
Meaning
unfashionable, dull, or shabby in appearance
Example
She wore a dowdy dress to the party.
A1 adverb
down
вниз
Meaning
from a higher to a lower position
Example
He walked down the stairs slowly.
C1 adjective
downcast
подавленный
Meaning
feeling sad, dejected, or with lowered eyes
Example
He looked downcast after hearing the bad news.
B2 noun
Downfall
падение; упадок; разрушение
Meaning
a loss of power, prosperity, or status; the cause of such a loss
Example
His arrogance and pride led to his eventual downfall in business.
C1 verb
downplay
приуменьшать
Meaning
to make something seem less important than it really is
Example
The company tried to downplay the risks of the new product.
C1 noun
Downpour
сильный дождь; внезапный ливень
Meaning
a heavy fall of rain; a sudden heavy rainfall
Example
The sudden downpour caught everyone off guard and soaked the outdoor event.
A2 adverb
Downstairs
вниз
Meaning
on or to a lower floor of a building
Example
Please go downstairs and wait in the lobby.
A2 noun
downtown
центр города
Meaning
the central part of a city
Example
They spent the afternoon shopping downtown.
B1 adverb
Downwards
вниз
Meaning
towards a lower place or position; in a downward direction
Example
The ball rolled downwards along the slope.
C1 noun
dowry
приданое
Meaning
Property or money brought by a bride to her husband at marriage.
Example
The dowry tradition is still followed in some cultures.
C2 verb
dowse
искать воду или минералы с помощью маятника; или орошать или тушить жидкостью.
Meaning
To search for underground water or minerals using a divining rod; also to drench or extinguish with liquid.
Example
The farmer tried to dowse for water in the dry field.
C2 noun
doyen
уважаемый человек
Meaning
The most respected or prominent person in a particular field.
Example
He is regarded as the doyen of modern literature in the country.