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
|
|
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
tran‧spire /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
dumb‧bell /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
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
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
|
|
Term
a man whose job is to cut men's hair
парикмахер |
|
Definition
bar‧ber /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
|
|
Term
High Five, or Hi 5. Smacking hands with a friend "high inh the air"
дай пять
|
|
Definition
|
|
Term
a piece of cloth used for drying something
полотенце |
|
Definition
tow‧el1 /ˈtaʊəl/ noun [countable]
a piece of cloth used for drying something
a bath towel (=for drying yourself)
a dish towel
полотенце
|
|
|
Term
|
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
o‧mit /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
|
|
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
poop‧er scoop‧er /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
|
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
|
Definition
|
|
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
|
Definition
parking spot
место для парковки
|
|
|
Term
done many times in the same way
скучный, без конца повторяющийся |
|
Definition
re‧pet‧i‧tive /rɪˈpɛəɪv/ adjective
done many times in the same way
repetitive exercises
скучный, без конца повторяющийся
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
|
Definition
break a law
нарушить закон
|
|
|
Term
|
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
haunt‧ed /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
|
Definition
wrap-up
краткая сводка новостей
|
|
|
Term
strange or frightening SYN eerie
жуткий
|
|
Definition
spook‧y /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
post‧pone /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
in‧spire /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
knuck‧le1 /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
swag‧ger /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
chill‧y /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
crum‧ble /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
|
|
Term
if part of your body is XXXXX, it feels unpleasant and you want to rub it
вызывающий зуд
|
|
Definition
itch‧y /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
|
|
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
|
Definition
|
|
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
|
|
Term
|
Definition
|
|
Term
a building where animals are killed for their meat
бойня, скотобойня |
|
Definition
slaugh‧ter‧house /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
rub‧ber /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
mere‧ly /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
up‧ward1 /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
hol‧low1 /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
con‧so‧nant /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
sad‧dle1 /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
voy‧age /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
va‧por /ˈveɪpɚ/ noun [countable, uncountable]
CHEMISTRY many small drops of liquid that float in the air
water vapor
испарения
|
|
|
Term
|
Definition
ves‧sel /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
ref‧uge /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
fu‧sion /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
|
|
Definition
dis‧rupt /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
back‧lash /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
con‧sen‧sus /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
pro‧pos‧al /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
par‧cel1 /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
ob‧li‧ga‧tion /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
|
|
Definition
rec‧og‧ni‧tion /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
cour‧te‧sy /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
|
|
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
|
Definition
bon‧kers /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
nin‧com‧poop /ˈnɪŋkəmˌpup/ noun [countable] (old-fashioned, informal)
a stupid person SYN IDIOT
дурачок
|
|
|
Term
|
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
af‧fair /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
de‧ceive /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
|
Definition
|
|
Term
to make a liquid weaker by adding water or another liquid
разбавлять
растворять |
|
Definition
di‧lute /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
un‧at‧tend‧ed /ˌʌnəˈtɛndɪd◂/ adjective
left alone without anyone in charge
Do not leave your children unattended.
оставленный без ухода
|
|
|
Term
risky and possibly dangerous
рискованный |
|
Definition
dic‧ey /ˈdaɪsi/ adjective (informal)
risky and possibly dangerous
a dicey situation
рискованный
|
|
|
Term
uncertain or involving risks
|
неопределенный,
|
рискованный |
|
|
Definition
chanc‧y /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
pe‧cu‧liar /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
|
|
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..
|
|
|
Term
extremely bad or cruel
подлый |
|
Definition
de‧spic‧a‧ble /dɪˈspɪkəbəl/ adjective
extremely bad or cruel
подлый
|
|
|
Term
XXXXXXXXXXX numbers or periods of time happen one after the other
последовательный |
|
Definition
con‧sec‧u‧tive /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
pim‧ple /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
|
|
|