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10/15/2012

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Term

a seat made of leather that is put on a horse's back so that you can ride it

 

a seat on a bicycle or a                          motorcycle

Definition
saddle
Term
a man whose job is to cut men's hair
Definition

bar‧ber /ˈbɑrbɚ/ noun [countable]

a man whose job is to cut men's hair

Term

 (formal) to happen

 

становиться известным, обнаруживаться

Definition

 

 

transpire /trænˈspaɪɚ/ verb [intransitive]

(formal) to happen

Nobody knows what transpired that day.


становиться известным, обнаруживаться

Term

1 two weights connected by a short piece of metal, that you lift for exercise

2 (informal) someone who is stupid

 

болван, дурак

Definition

 

 

dumbbell /ˈdʌmbɛl/ noun [countable]

1 two weights connected by a short piece of metal, that you lift for exercise

2 (informal) someone who is stupid


болван, дурак

Term

 a very strong bad smell

 

вонючий

Definition

 

 

stink2 noun [singular]

1 make/cause/raise a stink to complain very strongly about something

2 a very strong bad smell

THESAURUS

smell, stench, odor

see Thesaurus box at SMELL2


вонючий

Term
An annoying young person who has not yet had life beat the attitude out of them.
Dude was a real XXXXXXX, til he tried that shit with some bikers. He ain't pretty no more.
Definition
punkass
Term
тупица
Definition

dumbass


тупица

Term

If you cannot decide between to nearly identical things, XXXX XX XXXX.
Use if you are REALLY troubled choosing.

 

перевернуть

Definition

to flip a coin


перевернуть

Term

to be very angry

 

быть злым

Definition

to be pissed


быть злым

Term

a man whose job is to cut men's hair

 

парикмахер

Definition

 

 

barber /ˈbɑrbɚ/ noun [countable]

a man whose job is to cut men's hair



парикмахер

Term

1- A person that feels necessary to be a total jackass.
2- An overly stupid person who attempts to make others feel inadequate about themselves with verbal or physical actions



Definition
dush
Term

High Five, or Hi 5. Smacking hands with a friend "high inh the air"


дай пять

Definition

hi five



дай пять

Term

a piece of cloth used for drying something

 

полотенце

Definition

 

 

towel1 /ˈtaʊəl/ noun [countable]

a piece of cloth used for drying something

a bath towel (=for drying yourself)

a dish towel


полотенце

Term
то, что должно произойти

Definition

I have no idea, what is about to happen


то, что должно произойти

Term

to not include something, either deliberately or because you forgot to do it SYN leave out

 

пропускать, не включать, пренебрегать

Definition

 

 

omit /oʊˈmɪt, ə-/ verb ( omitted, omitting) [transitive] (formal)

to not include something, either deliberately or because you forgot to do it SYN LEAVE OUT

Important details had been omitted.

 

пропускать, не включать, пренебрегать

Term

informal to begin to discuss something
I don't think we have time to XXX XXXX that now.

 

получить в

Definition

get into something



получить в

Term

To pass over, surmount, or overcome, as an obstacle or difficulty.
To recover from, as an injury, a calamity.

 

перебраться

 

 

Definition

get over

 

перебраться

 


Term

to bite food several times before swallowing it

 

to bite something several times without eating it

 

пожевать что-то

Definition

 

 

chew /tʆu/ verb [intransitive, transitive]

1 to bite food several times before swallowing it

The meat's so tough I can hardly chew it.

We gave the dog a bone to chew on.

2 to bite something several times without eating it

Students are not allowed to chew gum in the classroom.

chew sb ↔ out phrasal verb (informal)

to speak angrily to someone who has done something wrong

Mom chewed me out for coming home late.

chew sth ↔ over phrasal verb

to think about something carefully for a period of time

Let me chew it over for a few days, and then I'll let you have my answer.


пожевать что-то

Term

a small  shovel and a container, used by dog owners for removing their dogs' solid waste from the streets

 

is a device used to pick up an animal's fecal matter

 

совок для корма

Definition

 

 

pooper scooper /ˈpupɚ ˌskupɚ/ noun [countable] (informal)

a small SHOVEL and a container, used by dog owners for removing their dogs' solid waste from the

streets


совок для корма

Term
ящик для мусора
Definition

litter box


ящик для мусора

Term

to clean between your teeth with dental XXXXX

 

зубочистка -> verevka

Definition

 

 

floss /flɔs, flɑs/ verb [intransitive, transitive]

to clean between your teeth with DENTAL FLOSS


зубочистка -> verevka

Term

it means I tired much of it

 

мне это надоело

Definition

I'm sick of it


мне это надоело

Term
приближаться
Definition

come around


приближаться

Term

if a toilet XXXXXes, or if you XXXXX it, you make water go through it to clean it


спустить воду в туалете


Definition

to flush the toilet


спустить воду в туалете

Term
место для парковки
Definition

parking spot


место для парковки

Term

done many times in the same way

 

скучный, без конца повторяющийся

Definition

 

 

repetitive /rɪˈpɛəɪv/ adjective

done many times in the same way

repetitive exercises


скучный, без конца повторяющийся

Term
заглянуть
Definition

stop by/in


заглянуть

Term
нарушить закон
Definition

break a law


нарушить закон

Term

 

подкачать балоны

Definition

fill up tires


подкачать балоны

Term

a place that is haunted is one where the spirits of dead people are believed to live

 

дом с привидениями

Definition

 

 

haunted /ˈhɔnɪd, ˈhɑn-/ adjective

a place that is haunted is one where the spirits of dead people are believed to live

a haunted house


дом с привидениями

Term
краткая сводка новостей
Definition

wrap-up



краткая сводка новостей

Term

strange or frightening SYN eerie

 

жуткий

Definition

 

 

spooky /ˈspuki/ adjective (informal)

strange or frightening SYN EERIE

a spooky old house



жуткий

Term

to change an event to a later time or date ➔ cancel

 

откладывать

Definition

 

 

postpone /poʊsˈpoʊn/ verb [transitive]

to change an event to a later time or date cancel

The game was postponed because of rain.

—postponement noun [countable, uncountable]

THESAURUS

delay, put off, procrastinate, defer

see Thesaurus box at DELAY1



откладывать

Term

to make someone have a particular feeling

 

вдохновлять, воодушевить, вселять

Definition

 

 

inspire /ɪnˈspaɪɚ/ verb [transitive]

1 to encourage someone to do or produce something good

The church is trying to inspire more young men to become priests.

2 to make someone have a particular feeling

The captain inspires confidence in his men.

—inspiring adjective

a powerful, inspiring story



вдохновлять, воодушевить, вселять

Term

Adjective describing someone who is Not Funny. This person usually thinks he is funny though, volunteering his jokes and creating an awkward

 

хромой,неудовлетворительный

 

Definition

 

 

lame1 /leɪm/ adjective

1 (old-fashioned) unable to walk easily because your leg or foot is injured

2 (informal) too silly or stupid to believe

a lame excuse

3 (spoken) boring or not very good

The party was lame.

 

хромой,неудовлетворительный

 

 

Term

one of the joints in your fingers

 

костяжки на кулаках

Definition

knuckle1 /ˈnʌkəl/ noun [countable]

one of the joints in your fingers

see picture at HAND1



костяжки на кулаках

Term

to make something white or lighter by using chemicals or the light of the Sun


a chemical used in order to make things white

 

отбеливатель, отбеливать

Definition

bleach2 verb [transitive]

to make something white or lighter by using chemicals or the light of the Sun

bleached hair


отбеливатель, отбеливать

Term

is to to move with confidence, sophistication and to be cool. XXXXXXX is to conduct your self in a way that would automaticaly earn respecеt. To dress in a very stylish and quirkily fasionable way would suggest one is XXXXXXX


to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that seems too confident


развязность

Definition

swagger /ˈswægɚ/ verb [intransitive]

to walk proudly, swinging your shoulders in a way that seems too confident

—swagger noun [singular, ncountable]


развязность


Term

 cold enough to make you feel uncomfortable

 

холодный, зябко, прохладный

Definition

chilly /ˈtʆɪli/ adjective

1 cold enough to make you feel uncomfortable

a chilly November morning

It's a little bit chilly in here.

THESAURUS

cold, cool, frosty, freezing (cold), icy (cold), bitter (cold), frigid

see Thesaurus box at COLD1

2 unfriendly

The speech met with a chilly reception.


холодный, зябко, прохладный

Term

 to break into small pieces, or to make something do this

 

крошить



Definition

crumble /ˈkrʌmbəl/ verb

1 [intransitive, transitive] to break into small pieces, or to make something do this

an old stone wall, crumbling with age

Crumble the cheese on top.

2 [intransitive] to lose power, become weak, or fail

the crumbling peace process


крошить

Term

something that sucks horribly; stupid; fake; talentless Something that just plain sucks, or isn't cool at all. Lame. The new star wars movies are so XXXX. i'm pretty upset about it


псих, ненормальный

Definition

wack


псих, ненормальный

Term

if part of your body is XXXXX, it feels unpleasant and you want to rub it

 

вызывающий зуд

Definition

 

 

itchy /ˈɪtʆi/ adjective (comparative itchier, superlative itchiest)

1 if part of your body is itchy, it feels unpleasant and you want to rub it

My eyes are really itchy.

2 itchy clothes make your skin feel unpleasant and you want to rub it

—itchiness noun [uncountable]


вызывающий зуд

Term

cool, nice, awesome

 

A word that describes something that is extremely cool, such as music, clothes, people, etc.
Ain't nobody XXXX as me, I'm dressed so fresh so clean...Outkast
 
 

 

Definition
dope
Term

to breathe in through your nose in order to smell something

 

нюхать

Definition

sniff /snɪf/ verb

1 [intransitive, transitive] to breathe in through your nose in order to smell something

cats sniffing at their food

2 [intransitive] to breathe air into your nose with a loud sound, especially in short breaths

She sniffed a few times and then stopped crying.

—sniff noun [countable]

sniff at sth phrasal verb

to refuse something in a proud way

A job with them is nothing to sniff at (=something you should not refuse).

sniff sth ↔ out phrasal verb

to discover or find something by its smell

dogs that sniff out drugs


нюхать

Term

 

останавливаться

Definition

pull up


останавливаться

Term
a phrase used to signify an unexpected and surprising event. "XXXX" is considered the new "Wow". Also can be used with "Oh" such as "Oh, XXXX" Oh, XXXX! That dude just got ran over by a ice cream truck!
Definition
snap
Term
выходи
Definition

come on out


выходи

Term

a building where animals are killed for their meat

 

бойня, скотобойня

Definition

slaughterhouse /ˈslɔɚˌhaʊs/ noun [countable]

a building where animals are killed for their meat


бойня, скотобойня

Term

the process of moving, or the way that someone or something moves

 

перемещение

Definition

mo‧tion1 /ˈmoʊʆən/ noun
1 [uncountable] the process of moving, or the way that someone or something moves
the gentle rolling motion of the ship
2 [countable] a single movement of your head, hand, etc.
One of the soldiers made a chopping motion with his hand.
3 [countable] a proposal that is made formally at a meeting and then decided on by voting
The motion to increase the charges was passed/carried by 15 votes to 10.
Janke made/proposed a motion that the meeting be adjourned.
The motion was seconded by Levin.
4 in slow motion if something on television or in the movies is shown in slow motion, it is shown
more slowly than usual so that all the actions can be clearly seen
Let's look at that touchdown in slow motion.
5 set sth in motion to start a process or series of events that will continue
The kidnapping set in motion a massive police investigation.
6 go through the motions to do something because you have to do it, without being very interested
in it Too many of our top players are just going through the motions.

 

перемещение

Term

to give someone directions or instructions by moving your head, hand, etc.

 

показывать жестом

Definition

motion2 verb [intransitive, transitive]

to give someone directions or instructions by moving your head, hand, etc.

The police officer motioned for me to stop the car.


показывать жестом

Term

a substance used for making tires, boots, etc. that is made from chemicals or the liquid that comes out of tropical trees

 

резина
Definition

rubber /ˈrʌbɚ/ noun

1 [uncountable] a substance used for making tires, boots, etc. that is made from chemicals or the

liquid that comes out of tropical trees

rubber gloves

see picture at MATERIAL1

2 [countable] (informal) a CONDOM


резина

Term

a type of heavy wet soil that is used to make pots or bricks

 

глина

Definition

clay /kleɪ/ noun [uncountable]

a type of heavy wet soil that is used to make pots or bricks

a clay pot


глина

Term

a narrow beam of light from the Sun, a lamp, etc

 

луч

Definition

ray /reɪ/ noun [countable]

1 a narrow beam of light from the Sun, a lamp, etc.

the rays of the Sun

2 ray of hope/comfort etc. something that provides a small amount of hope, comfort, etc.


луч

Term

a long thin pole or stick

 

удочка

Definition

rod /rɑd/ noun [countable]

a long thin pole or stick

a fishing rod


удочка

Term

1 a fast airplane with a jet engine

2 a narrow stream of liquid or gas that comes quickly out of a small hole, or the hole itself

 

реактивный
Definition

jet1 /dʒɛt/ noun [countable]

1 a fast airplane with a jet engine

2 a narrow stream of liquid or gas that comes quickly out of a small hole, or the hole itself

a strong jet of water


реактивный

Term

used in order to emphasize that an action, person, or thing is very small, simple, or unimportant, especially when compared to what it could be SYN only, just

 

просто, только

Definition

merely /ˈmɪrli/ adverb (formal)

used in order to emphasize that an action, person, or thing is very small, simple, or unimportant,

especially when compared to what it could be SYN ONLY, JUST

For Ken, a job is merely a way to make money.

His behavior was not merely foolish but dangerous.


просто, только

Term

a throw of the ball to the batter in baseball

 

подача, высота

Definition

pitch2 noun

1 [countable] a throw of the ball to the BATTER in baseball

The first pitch was a strike.

2 [countable] how high or low someone's voice is

3 [countable, uncountable] ENG. LANG. ARTS a musical note, or how high or low a musical note is

The high notes rang out on pitch.

4 [countable] (informal) the things someone says in order to persuade people to buy or do something

a sales pitch

5 [singular, ncountable] the strength of your feelings or opinions about something

Their excitement rose to fever pitch (=a very excited level).

6 [uncountable] a dark sticky substance that is used on roofs, the bottoms of ships, etc. to stop water

coming through


подача, высота

Term

 to move your head up and down, especially to show that you agree with or understand something

 

кивать головой
Definition

nod /nɑd/ verb ( nodded, nodding)

1 [intransitive, transitive] to move your head up and down, especially to show that you agree with or

understand something

Dora nodded her head in agreement.

He nodded and smiled.

2 [intransitive] to move your head up and down once toward someone or something, in order to greet

someone or to give him/her a sign to do something

I nodded to the waiter and asked for the bill.

“Sally's in there,” Jim said, nodding toward the door.

—nod noun [countable]

He gave a nod of agreement.

nod off phrasal verb

to begin to sleep, often without intending to

His speech was so boring I kept nodding off.


кивать головой

Term

increasing to a higher level

 

повышательный

 

Definition

 

 

upward1 /ˈʌpwɚd/ adjective [only before noun]

1 moving or pointing toward a higher position ANT DOWNWARD

an upward movement of the hand

2 increasing to a higher level ANT DOWNWARD

the upward trend in house prices


повышательный

Term

having an empty space inside

 

пустой
Definition

hollow1 /ˈhɑloʊ/ adjective

1 having an empty space inside

a hollow chocolate bunny

2 feelings or words that are hollow are not sincere

His promises ring hollow (=seem insincere).

3 hollow cheeks/eyes etc. cheeks, eyes, etc. where the skin has sunk inward, especially because

the person is sick or too thin

 

 

пустой

 

Term

any letter of the English alphabet except a, e, i, o, and u ➔ vowel

 

согласные

Definition

 

 

consonant /ˈkɑnsənənt/ noun [countable]

ENG. LANG. ARTS any letter of the English alphabet except a, e, i, o, and u vowel


согласные

Term

a large area of ocean partly enclosed by land

 

бездна, пропасть
Definition

gulf /gʌlf/ noun [countable]

1 EARTH SCIENCES a large area of ocean partly enclosed by land

the Gulf of Mexico


бездна, пропасть

Term

a seat made of leather that is put on a horse's back so that you can ride it

 

седло
Definition

 

 

saddle1 /ˈsædl/ noun [countable]

1 a seat made of leather that is put on a horse's back so that you can ride it


седло

Term

a thick flat piece of a hard material such as stone

 

плитка
Definition

 

 

slab /slæb/ noun [countable]

a thick flat piece of a hard material such as stone

a concrete slab


плитка

Term

the regular rising and falling of the level of the ocean

 

a large amount of something that is increasing

 

волна

Definition

 

 

tide1 /taɪd/ noun

1 [countable] the regular rising and falling of the level of the ocean

It's high/low tide.

NEAP TIDE, SPRING TIDE

2 [singular] the way in which events or people's opinions are developing

The tide has turned, and more jobs are being created than lost.

3 [singular] a large amount of something that is increasing

a rising tide of hate crimes


волна

Term

a long trip, especially in a ship or a space vehicle

 

путешествие, плавание
Definition

voyage /ˈvɔɪ-ɪdʒ/ noun [countable]

1 a long trip, especially in a ship or a space vehicle

the voyage from England to America

THESAURUS

travel, trip, journey

see Thesaurus box at TRAVEL2

2 voyage of discovery a voyage made by EXPLORERs, to find out more about the world or about

something scientific

—voyage verb [intransitive] (literary)


путешествие, плавание

Term

a piece of ground or a surface that is higher at one end than the other

 

 the angle at which something slopes

 

скат, угловой коэффициент, склон
Definition

slope1 /sloʊp/ noun

1 [countable] a piece of ground or a surface that is higher at one end than the other

a ski slope

2 [singular] the angle at which something slopes

a slope of 30°


скат, угловой коэффициент, склон

Term

 if a part of your body is XXXXX, your muscles hurt and it is difficult to move

 

негибкий, твердый, 

трудный
Definition

stiff1 /stɪf/ adjective

1 if a part of your body is stiff, your muscles hurt and it is difficult to move

I've got a stiff neck.

My back was stiff and sore.

THESAURUS

painful, tender, sore

see Thesaurus box at PAINFUL

2 difficult to bend or move

stiff cardboard

 

негибкий, твердый, 

трудный

 

Term

Chemistry many small drops of liquid that float in the air

 

испарения

Definition

vapor /ˈveɪpɚ/ noun [countable, uncountable]

CHEMISTRY many small drops of liquid that float in the air

water vapor


испарения

Term

a ship or large boat

 

судно,
корабль
Definition

vessel /ˈvɛsəl/ noun [countable]

(formal) a ship or large boat

BLOOD VESSEL


судно,

корабль
Term

a place that provides protection or shelter from bad weather or danger

 

убежище



Definition

refuge /ˈrɛfyudʒ/ noun [countable, uncountable]

a place that provides protection or shelter from bad weather or danger

About 50 families have taken refuge (=found protection) in a Red Cross shelter.

We sought refuge (=looked for protection) from the 110-degree heat.


убежище

Term

 the process of joining together the nuclei (                         nucleus) of atoms, which produces heavier atoms and a lot of energy ➔ fission

 

the combination of separate things, groups, or ideas

 

сплав, объединение
Definition

fusion /ˈfyuʒən/ noun [countable, uncountable]

1 PHYSICS the process of joining together the nuclei ( NUCLEUS) of atoms, which produces heavier

atoms and a lot of energy fission

experiments in nuclear fusion

2 the combination of separate things, groups, or ideas

a fusion of French and Indian cuisine


сплав, объединение

Term

a XXXXXX XXXXX is high and unpleasant

 

пронзительный

Definition

shrill /ʆrɪl/ adjective

a shrill sound is high and unpleasant

shrill voices

THESAURUS

high, high-pitched, piercing

see Thesaurus box at HIGH1

loud, noisy, ear-splitting

see Thesaurus box at LOUD1


пронзительный

Term

to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems

 
   
                          разрушать

 

 
   
 
Definition

disrupt /dɪsˈrʌpt/ verb [transitive]

to prevent something from continuing in its usual way by causing problems

The blizzard disrupted transportation into the city.

We cannot allow terrorists to disrupt our lives.

—disruption /dɪsˈrʌpʆən/ noun [countable, uncountable] —disruptive /dɪsˈrʌptɪv/ adjective

disruptive students


разрушать

Term

a strong reaction from people against an idea or person

 

отвечать ударом на удар
Definition

backlash /ˈbæklæʆ/ noun [singular]

a strong reaction from people against an idea or person

a political backlash against immigrants


отвечать ударом на удар

Term

to strongly advise someone to do something

 

настоятельно советовать

Definition

urge1 /ɚdʒ/ verb [transitive]

to strongly advise someone to do something

Cal's family urged him to find another job.

Environmental groups have urged that the land remain undeveloped.

THESAURUS

advise, recommend, suggest


настоятельно советовать

Term

an opinion that everyone in a group agrees with or accepts

 

согласие,
всеобщее согласие
Definition

consensus /kənˈsɛnsəs/ Ac noun [singular, ncountable]

an opinion that everyone in a group agrees with or accepts

We failed to reach a consensus on the issue.

The decisions are made by consensus.

There seems to be a lack of consensus on/about how to deal with the situation


согласие,

всеобщее согласие
Term

a plan or idea that is officially suggested for someone to consider, or the act of suggesting this

 

the act of asking someone to marry you

 

план, предложение
Definition

proposal /prəˈpoʊzəl/ noun

1 [countable, uncountable] a plan or idea that is officially suggested for someone to consider, or the

act of suggesting this

a proposal to raise bus fares

2 [countable] the act of asking someone to marry you.


план, предложение

Term

a package

 

an area of land that is part of a larger area that has been divided

 

посылка,

участок земли
 
   
 

 

 
   
 
Definition

parcel1 /ˈpɑrsəl/ noun [countable]

1 a package

2 an area of land that is part of a larger area that has been divided

a 50-acre parcel in the foothills

 

посылка,

участок земли

 

Term

a moral or legal duty to do something

 

обязательство
Definition

obligation /ˌɑbləˈgeɪʆən/ noun [countable, uncountable]

a moral or legal duty to do something

Every father has an obligation to take care of his child.

You are under no obligation to (=do not have to) answer these questions


обязательство

Term

the act of realizing and accepting that something is important or true

 

the act of recognizing someone or something

 

признание,
опознание
Definition

 

 

recognition /ˌrɛkəgˈnɪʆən/ noun

the act of realizing and accepting that something is important or true

There is a growing recognition of the importance of early childhood education.

the act of recognizing someone or something

He looked past me with no sign of recognition.

The city had changed beyond recognition (=so much that I could not recognize it)..


признание,

опознание

 

Term

an opinion that is stated publicly

 

позиция

Definition

 

stance /stæns/ noun [countable usually singular]

 

1 an opinion that is stated publicly

 

the Senator's tough stance on crime

 

THESAURUS

 

opinion, view, point of view, position

 

see Thesaurus box at OPINION

 

2 the way in which you stand during a particular activity

позиция

 

Term

polite behavior

 

вежливость

Definition

courtesy /ˈkɚəsi/ noun (plural courtesies)

1 [uncountable] polite behavior

She didn't have the courtesy to apologize.

2 [countable] something you do or say to be polite

As a courtesy to other diners, please switch off your cell phone.

3 courtesy of sb used in order to say in a grateful way who provided or did something for you

We were put up in a fancy hotel, courtesy of the airline.


вежливость

Term

1 to join together and become one thing, or to join two things together

 

2 Physics if metals, rocks, etc. XXXX together, they melt and join together

 

плавить,
объединяться
Definition

fuse2 verb [intransitive, transitive]

1 to join together and become one thing, or to join two things together

His novel fuses historical information with a romantic story.

2 PHYSICS if metals, rocks, etc. fuse together, they melt and join together


плавить,

объединяться

 

Term

slightly crazy

 

чокнутый,
безумный
Definition

bonkers /ˈbɑŋkøz/ adjective [not before noun] (informal)

slightly crazy

I'd go bonkers if I had to stay at home with the kids all day.


чокнутый,

безумный

 

Term

a stupid person SYN idiot

 

дурачок

 

   
     
Definition

nincompoop /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ noun [countable] (old-fashioned, informal)

a stupid person SYN IDIOT


дурачок

Term

alcoholic drinks

 

спиртной напиток
Definition

booze1 /buz/ noun [uncountable] (informal)
alcoholic drinks

 

спиртной напиток
Term

public or political events and activities

 

a secret sexual relationship between two people, when at least one of them is married to someone else

 

дело,
роман

Definition

affair /əˈfɛr/ noun [countable]

1 affairs [plural]

a) public or political events and activities

a foreign affairs correspondent for CNN

b) things connected with your personal life, your financial situation, etc.

You need to get your financial affairs in order.

2 an event or a set of related events, especially unpleasant ones

the Watergate affair

THESAURUS

event, occurrence, incident

see Thesaurus box at EVENT


дело,
роман

3 a secret sexual relationship between two people, when at least one of them is married to someone

else

Ed is having an affair with his boss's wife.

LOVE AFFAIR

Term

to make someone believe something that is not true

 

обманывать
вводить в заблуждение
Definition

deceive /dɪˈsiv/ verb [transitive]

1 to make someone believe something that is not true

Owen tried to deceive the police.

Customers were deceived into paying more than they should have.

THESAURUS

lie, make sth up, tell (sb) a lie, invent, mislead, perjure yourself/commit perjury, falsify

see Thesaurus box at LIE2

2 deceive yourself to pretend to yourself that something is not true because you do not want to

accept the truth

 

обманывать
вводить в заблуждение
Term

to force a lot of people or things into a small space

 

переполнять

Definition

cram /kræm/ verb ( crammed, cramming)

1 [transitive] to force a lot of people or things into a small space

I managed to cram all my stuff into the closet.

THESAURUS

shove, stick, thrust, jam

see Thesaurus box at SHOVE

2 be crammed with sth to be full of people or things

The mall was crammed with shoppers.

3 [intransitive] to prepare yourself for a test by studying a lot of information very quickly

Julia stayed up all night cramming for her math final.

—crammed adjective

crammed sidewalks


переполнять

Term

1 [intransitive] to make a deep low sound like the sound a frog makes

2 [intransitive, transitive] to speak in a low rough voice

3 [intransitive] (slang) to die

 

1. квакать

2. хрипеть

3. сдохнуть

Definition

croak /kroʊk/ verb

1 [intransitive] to make a deep low sound like the sound a FROG makes

2 [intransitive, transitive] to speak in a low rough voice

3 [intransitive] (slang) to die

—croak noun [countable

 

1. квакать

2. хрипеть

3. сдохнуть

Term
легкий
Definition

cushy

 

легкий

Term

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid

 

разбавлять

растворять
Definition

dilute /dɪˈlut, daɪ-/ verb [transitive]

to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid

Dilute the paint with oil.

—diluted adjective —dilution /daɪˈluʆən, dɪ-/ noun [countable, uncountable]

 

разбавлять

растворять

 

Term

left alone without anyone in charge

 

оставленный без ухода

Definition

unattended /ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd/ adjective

left alone without anyone in charge

Do not leave your children unattended.


оставленный без ухода

Term

risky and possibly dangerous

 

рискованный
Definition

dicey /ˈdaɪsi/ adjective (informal)

risky and possibly dangerous

a dicey situation


рискованный

Term

uncertain or involving risks

 

 

 

неопределенный,
рискованный

 

     

 

 

     
Definition

chancy /ˈtʆænsi/ adjective (informal)

uncertain or involving risks

The weather there can be chancy in the spring.


неопределенный, рискованный


Term

знающий,

разбирающийся в чем-л.
Definition

hep

 

знающий,

разбирающийся в чем-л.
Term

strange and a little surprising

 

странный
Definition

peculiar /pɪˈkyulyɚ/ adjective

1 strange and a little surprising

This cheese has a peculiar smell.

Something very peculiar is going on here.

THESAURUS

strange, funny, curious, odd, weird

see Thesaurus box at STRANGE1

2 be peculiar to sth to be a quality that only one particular person, place, or thing has

The problem of racism is not peculiar to this country.

—peculiarly adverb


странный

Term

to eat something in a noisy way

 

чавкать
Definition

munch /mʌntʆ/ verb [intransitive, transitive]

to eat something in a noisy way

The kids were munching on popcorn


чавкать

Term

Law the crime of deceiving people in order to gain money or goods

 

 
                      мошенничество
 
Definition

fraud /frɔd/ noun

1 [countable, uncountable] LAW the crime of deceiving people in order to gain money or goods

The police arrested him for tax/credit card/insurance fraud.

2 [countable] someone or something that is not what he, she, or it claims to be

He wasn't a real doctor - he was a fraud.

The police proved that the letter was a fraud..

 

                      мошенничество

 

Term

extremely bad or cruel

 

подлый

Definition

despicable /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adjective

extremely bad or cruel


подлый

Term

XXXXXXXXXXX numbers or periods of time happen one after the other

 

последовательный

Definition

consecutive /kənˈsɛkyəɪv/ adjective

consecutive numbers or periods of time happen one after the other

It rained for three consecutive days.

—consecutively adverb


последовательный

Term

a small raised red spot on your skin, especially on your face

 

прыщ, гнойничок

Definition

pimple /ˈpɪmpəl/ noun [countable]

a small raised red spot on your skin, especially on your face

—pimply adjective

THESAURUS

blemish, bruise, scar, zit, wart, blister, freckle, mole

see Thesaurus box at MARK2


прыщ, гнойничок

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