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EXTRA vocabulary

 




English word

Transcription

Definition (Cambridge Dictionary)

Example sentence

Russian translation

outgoing

/ˈaʊtˌɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

Friendly and energetic, and finding it easy and enjoyable to be with others.

She’s very outgoing and loves meeting new people.

общительный

easygoing

/ˌiː.ziˈɡoʊ.ɪŋ/

Relaxed and not easily upset or worried.

He has such an easygoing attitude that nothing seems to bother him.

спокойный, добродушный, легкий в общении

gregarious

/ɡrɪˈɡeə.ri.əs/

(of people) liking to be with other people.

He’s a gregarious person who enjoys being the center of attention.

компанейский

be on the fence

/biː ɒn ðə fens/

To be uncertain or unable to decide about something.

I’m still on the fence about moving to another city.

сомневаться, быть в нерешительности

weird

/wɪəd/

Very strange and unusual, unexpected, or not natural.

It’s really weird that he didn’t call you back.

странный

strange

/streɪndʒ/

Unusual and unexpected, or difficult to understand.

It was strange to see her after all these years.

необычныйудивляющий

fun

/fʌn/

Enjoyment, amusement, or light-hearted pleasure.

The party was so much fun that nobody wanted to leave.

удовольствие

funny

/ˈfʌn.i/

Making you smile or laugh.

That movie was really funny, I laughed all the way through.

забавный, смешной

knick-knacks

/ˈnɪk.næks/

Small decorative objects, especially in a house.

Her shelves were covered with cute knick-knacks from her travels.

безделушки, мелкие украшения

have a nap

/hæv ə næp/

To sleep for a short period, especially during the day.

I usually have a nap after lunch to recharge my energy.

вздремнуть

be occupied

/biː ˈɒk.jʊ.paɪd/

To be busy or engaged with something.

She was occupied with her work and didn’t hear the phone ring.

быть занятым

toiletries

/ˈtɔɪ.lɪ.triz/

Articles used in washing and taking care of your body, such as soap, shampoo, and toothpaste.

Don’t forget to pack your toiletries for the trip.

туалетные принадлежности

be all set

/aɪ əm ɔːl set/

Ready or prepared for something.

“Are you ready to go?” — “Yes, I’m all set.”

быть готовым

be good to go

/biː ɡʊd tə ɡoʊ/

To be ready to start doing something.

Once you sign the form, you’ll be good to go.

быть готовым начать


on somebody’s own

/ɒn ˈsʌmbədiz əʊn/

If you do something on your own, you do it without help from anyone else, or alone.

She moved to a new city on her own and quickly made new friends.

самостоятельно, сам,-a

stationery

/ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər.i/

The things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes.

I bought some beautiful stationery for my new office.

канцелярские товары, канцелярия



see

/siː/

To notice something with your eyes, without trying to do it; the ability to perceive visually.

I can see the mountains from my window.

Видеть — это пассивное восприятие глазами, неосознанное действие. Мы просто что-то замечаем.

look (at)

/lʊk/

To direct your eyes towards something intentionally.

Look at this picture — it’s beautiful!

Смотреть (на) — это активное действие, когда мы намеренно направляем взгляд на что-то.

watch

/wɒtʃ/

To look at something carefully, especially something that moves or changes over time.

We usually watch TV in the evening.

Наблюдать / смотреть (в движении) — это активное наблюдение за чем-то, что меняется или двигается.




back-to-back

/ˌbæk.təˈbæk/

Happening one after another, without any break between them.

We had three back-to-back meetings this morning.

впритык, один за другим

in a row

/ɪn ə rəʊ/

One after another without interruption.

She won the competition three times in a row.

подряд (дословно: в одном ряду)

rollercoaster

/ˈrəʊ.ləˌkəʊ.stər/

A situation or experience that involves sudden and extreme changes.

Life can be an emotional rollercoaster sometimes.

американские горки; эмоциональные качели

swing

/swɪŋ/

To move backward and forward or from side to side while hanging from something.

The child was happily swinging in the park.

качаться; качели

be upset

/bi ʌpˈset/

To be unhappy, disappointed, or worried.

She was really upset after hearing the bad news.

быть расстроенным

get upset

/ɡet ʌpˈset/

To become unhappy, angry, or worried.

Don’t get upset — everything will be fine!

расстраиваться



Позиция в предложении

Пример

Значение

Перед прилагательным или наречием

very beautiful, very fast

очень

Перед существительным с артиклем

the very end, the very first

самый, тот самый

Перед местоимением (you, him)

very you, very him

в твоем стиле, типично для него


bother

/ˈbɒð.ər/

To annoy or worry someone slightly, often by interrupting them or causing inconvenience.

Sorry to bother you, but could I ask you a question?

беспокоить, раздражать — лёгкое, повседневное неудобство; эмоциональное раздражение или незначкое вмешательство

disturb

/dɪˈstɜːb/

To interrupt what someone is doing, stop someone from sleeping, or make them feel anxious or upset.

Please don’t disturb me while I’m working.

тревожить, нарушать покой — более серьёзное вмешательство, физическое или ментальное; формальнее и сильнее по тону


suggest

/səˈdʒest/

To mention an idea, possible plan, or action for others to consider  

suggest going out for dinner.

Предлагать

(мягкая идея, совет, дружеское предложение)

propose

/prəˈpəʊz/

To offer or put forward an idea, plan, or action officially or formally

He proposed a new business plan.

Предлагать

(официально, формально, на уровне решения или проекта)



pull myself together

/pʊl maɪˈself təˈɡeð.ər/

To become calm and behave normally again after being upset, angry, or confused.

After hearing the bad news, I needed a few minutes to pull myself together before talking to anyone.

Взять себя в руки, прийти в себя.

get your act together

/ɡet jɔːr ækt təˈɡeð.ər/

To start organizing yourself so that you do things in an effective way.

If you want to pass the exam, you’d better get your act together and start studying seriously.

Соберись, приведи дела в порядок, начни действовать.



ближайшие родственники

The closest family members a person usually lives with or has the strongest personal connection to, such as parents, children, brothers, and sisters

I spend most holidays with my immediate family.

immediate family

/ɪˈmiːdiət ˈfæməli/

расширенная семья

A wider family group that includes relatives beyond the immediate family, such as grandparents, aunts, uncles, cousins, and other relatives

We invited our extended family to the wedding.

extended family

/ɪkˈstendɪd ˈfæməli/

 

кричать

To speak very loudly, usually so that someone can hear you from a distance; a neutral word without necessary aggression

She shouted my name across the street.

shout

/ʃaʊt/

кричать (сердито)

To shout with anger, irritation, or strong emotions; very often used with at when directed at someone

He yelled at the driver.

yell at

/jel/

кричать от страха / боли

To make a very loud, sharp cry because of fear, pain, or panic

She screamed when she saw the snake.

scream

/skriːm/

крикнуть, чтобы позвать

To shout to someone in order to get their attention; not aggressive

She called out to her friend.

call out

/kɔːl aʊt/

выкрикнуть от боли

To shout suddenly because of physical pain or surprise

He cried out in pain.

cry out

/kraɪ aʊt/

кричать / выкрикивать (в некоторых случаях)

Usually means “to cry” (to shed tears), but can also mean “to shout” when used with direct speech or in expressions like cry for help

“Help!” she cried. / They cried for help.

cry

/kraɪ/


touch base (on)

/tʌtʃ beɪs (ɒn)/

to talk briefly about a subject or contact someone to get basic information

Let’s touch base on this issue after the meeting.

связаться, вкратце обсудить

bummer

/ˈbʌmər/

something that is disappointing or annoying

Missing the flight was a real bummer.

облом, досада,

never dull

/ˈnevər dʌl/

used to say that something is always interesting or exciting

Life with kids is never dull.

никогда не скучно, всегда интересно


ordinary people

/ˈɔːrdɪneri ˈpiːpəl/

People who are not famous or special and live normal, everyday lives.

Ordinary people often have extraordinary stories that we never hear about.

обычные люди

Anytime!

/ˈeniˌtaɪm/

whenever it is needed or possible.

You can call me anytime if you need help.

Всегда пожалуйста / Обращайся

you should definitely try

/juː ʃʊd ˈdefɪnətli traɪ/

A strong recommendation to do something because it is a good idea.

You should definitely try this method — it really works.

тебе/вам определённо стоит попробовать

be good at

/biː ɡʊd æt/

To have skill or ability in a particular activity.

She is very good at explaining difficult ideas simply.

хорошо разбираться в чём-то / быть способным к чему-то

recognize

/ˈrekəɡnaɪz/

To know or identify someone or something because you have seen or experienced it before; also to officially accept or acknowledge something.

I recognized her voice immediately.
The government recognized the problem and took action.

1) узнавать, 2)распознавать

 

overcast

/ˈoʊvərkæst/

Describes weather when the sky is completely covered with clouds.

It’s overcast today, so it might rain later.

пасмурный

have an eye for

/hæv ən ˈaɪ fɔːr/

To be good at noticing or judging something, especially quality or detail.

She has an eye for detail, which makes her a great editor.

иметь чутьё / хорошо разбираться в чём-то

eye up

/aɪ ʌp/

To look at someone or something with interest, often because you want it or are evaluating it.

He was eyeing up the empty seat next to her.

приглядываться, оценивать

a stone’s throw away

/ə stoʊnz θroʊ əˈweɪ/

Very close; a short distance away.

The café is a stone’s throw away from my house.

в двух шагах, совсем рядом

scaffolding

/ˈskæfoʊldɪŋ/

A temporary structure used by workers when building or repairing buildings.

The building is covered in scaffolding for renovation.

строительные леса

floor the accelerator

/flɔːr ði əkˈseləreɪtə(r)/

to press the accelerator pedal down as far as possible

He floored the accelerator when the light turned green.

вдавить педаль газа до упора

chatterbox

/ˈtʃætəbɒks/

a person who talks a lot

My little niece is such a chatterbox.

болтун, болтушка

leave for

/liːv fɔːr/

to go away to a place

We leave for Paris early tomorrow morning.

уезжать в, отправляться в

embroidery

/ɪmˈbrɔɪdəri/

decorative stitching sewn onto fabric

The dress was decorated with beautiful embroidery.

вышивка

carry

/ˈkæri/

to hold something and take it somewhere

She helped me carry the bags.

нести

hold on

/həʊld ɒn/

to wait for a short time

Hold on, I’ll be ready in a minute.

подожди

hang on

/hæŋ ɒn/

to wait or stop for a moment; also to hold tightly

Hang on, I don’t understand this part.

подожди; держись

preserves

/prɪˈzɜːvz/

fruit cooked with sugar and kept in jars

She made strawberry preserves for the winter.

варенье; фруктовая консервация

pickles

/ˈpɪkəlz/

vegetables preserved in vinegar or salt water

We always make cucumber pickles in August.

маринованные овощи (чаще огурцы)

home-canned food

/ˌhəʊm ˈkænd fuːd/

food preserved at home in sealed containers

We prepared a lot of home-canned food for the winter.

домашние закрутки

canned vegetables

/kænd ˈvedʒtəblz/

vegetables preserved in sealed containers

She opened a jar of canned vegetables.

консервированные овощи

overtake

/ˌəʊvəˈteɪk/

to go past another vehicle moving in the same direction

It is dangerous to overtake on a narrow road.

обгонять

pass a car

/pɑːs ə kɑː/

to go ahead of another vehicle (informal, especially AmE)

I had to speed up to pass a car in front of me.

обогнать машину

head to

/hed tuː/

to move towards a place

After work, she headed to the gym.

направляться куда-то

eat humble pie

/iːt ˈhʌmbəl paɪ/

to admit that you were wrong and feel embarrassed

He had to eat humble pie after blaming his colleague unfairly.

признать свою неправоту, «проглотить гордость»

bridge the gap

/brɪdʒ ðə ɡæp/

to reduce differences between people or situations

The new policy aims to bridge the gap between rich and poor.

восполнить пробел, сократить разрыв

flat (noun – apartment)

/flæt/

a set of rooms for living in, usually on one floor (BrE)

She rents a small flat in the city centre.

квартира

flat (adj – surface)

/flæt/

level and smooth, without raised parts

The road was completely flat.

плоский

flat (adj – tyre)

/flæt/

with no air inside

We couldn’t continue driving because we had a flat tyre.

спущенный (о шине)

flat (adj – battery)

/flæt/

without power

My phone died because the battery was flat.

разряженный

flat (adj – drink)

/flæt/

without bubbles or freshness

The cola tastes flat.

выдохшийся

 

highlight

/ˈhaɪlaɪt/

to emphasize something; an important or best part of something

The trip to Rome was the highlight of our vacation.

родзинка / головна подія; підкреслювати

burp

/bɜːrp/

to release air from the stomach through the mouth

The baby started to burp after feeding.

відригувати

itinerary

/aɪˈtɪnəreri/

a detailed plan of a journey

Our travel agent sent us the full itinerary for the trip.

маршрут подорожі / план поїздки

pretend

/prɪˈtend/

to behave as if something is true when it is not

He tried to pretend that everything was fine.

прикидатися

 

dismiss

/dɪsˈmɪs/

to officially remove someone from their job

He was dismissed for repeated lateness.

звільнити (офіційно)

Formal word. Often used in official documents. Neutral tone.

fire

/faɪər/

to force someone to leave their job

The manager fired him for poor performance.

звільнити (вигнати)

Informal, direct, often emotional. Common in everyday speech.

hire

/haɪər/

to give someone a job

The company decided to hire new staff.

наймати на роботу

Opposite of fire. Employer’s action.

quit

/kwɪt/

to leave a job voluntarily

She quit her job last month.

звільнитися (за власним бажанням)

Employee’s decision. Informal/neutral. In formal writing: resign.

 

four-wheel-drive car

 

4WD car

/ˌfɔːr wiːl draɪv ˈkɑːr/

 

/ˌfɔːr ˌdʌbəl juː ˈdiː kɑːr/

a car in which power is sent to all four wheels, especially for difficult road conditions

We rented a four-wheel-drive car for our trip to the mountains.

полноприводный автомобиль

all-wheel-drive car

 

AWD car

/ˌɔːl wiːl draɪv ˈkɑːr/

 

/ˌeɪ dʌbəl juː ˈdiː kɑːr/

a car in which all four wheels receive power automatically

An all-wheel-drive car is useful in rainy and snowy weather.

полноприводный автомобиль

dig

/dɪɡ/

to break up, move, or remove earth using your hands, a tool, or a machine

They had to dig a deep hole in the garden.

копать

pop-up ad

/ˌpɒp ʌp ˈæd/

an advertisement that suddenly appears on a computer or phone screen

A pop-up ad appeared while I was reading the article.

всплывающая реклама

advert

/ˈædvɜːt/

a short form of the word “advertisement”

I saw a funny advert on TV last night.

реклама; рекламное объявление

advertisement

/ədˈvɜːtɪsmənt/

BrE

/ˌædvərˈtaɪzmənt/

AmE Canada

a notice, picture, or film telling people about a product, job, or service

The company placed an advertisement in the local newspaper.

реклама; рекламное объявление

ancient

/ˈeɪnʃənt/

very old; from a long time ago in history

They visited an ancient temple in Greece.

древний

remains

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

the parts left after something has been destroyed or after people have disappeared

Archaeologists discovered the remains of an old settlement.

останки; руины; остатки

 

dig up

/ˌdɪɡ ˈʌp/

to remove something from the ground by digging; also to find information

Workers dug up ancient bones near the river.

откопать; выкопать

unearth

/ʌnˈɜːθ/

to discover something hidden in the ground or uncover something from the past

Scientists unearthed dinosaur remains in the desert.

обнаружить в земле; откопать

excavate

/ˈekskəveɪt/

to dig in the ground carefully in order to find old objects or structures

Archaeologists began to excavate the site last summer.

проводить раскопки; раскапывать

remains

/rɪˈmeɪnz/

the parts of something that are left after it has disappeared, decayed, or been destroyed

They found the remains of a large dinosaur.

останки; остатки

fossils

/ˈfɒsəlz/

the preserved remains or traces of ancient animals or plants in rock

These fossils are millions of years old.

ископаемые остатки; окаменелости

figure out

/ˈfɪɡ.jər aʊt/

to understand or solve something

I finally figured out how to use this app.

понять; разобраться; выяснить

find out (past: found out)

/faɪnd aʊt/ (past: /faʊnd aʊt/)

to discover information or learn a fact

She found out that the meeting had been cancelled.

узнать; разузнать

might

/maɪt/

used to say that something is possible

We might go to the seaside this weekend.

может быть; возможно

convenient

/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/

suitable for your purposes and easy to use or reach

Is 7 p.m. convenient for you?

удобный

follow

/ˈfɒl.əʊ/

to go or come after someone; to understand; to obey

I’m sorry, I don’t follow what you mean.

следовать; понимать; следить

contest

/ˈkɒntest/

a competition in which people try to win by doing something better than others

She won a singing contest at school.

конкурс

competition

/ˌkɒmpəˈtɪʃən/

an event in which people try to win by being the best at something

The company organized a writing competition for students.

соревнование; конкурс

tournament

/ˈtʊənəmənt/

a series of games or matches where players compete to win

The team took part in an international chess tournament.

турнир

health care

/ˈhelθ keə/

services that provide medical treatment and care for people

Many countries invest heavily in health care.

здравоохранение; медицинская помощь

health care system

/ˈhelθ keə ˈsɪstəm/

the organization of medical services in a country

Canada has a publicly funded health care system.

система здравоохранения

as far as

/əz fɑːr æz/

used to show the limit of something or a topic you are talking about

As far as I know, the meeting starts at nine.

насколько; что касается

further

/ˈfɜːðə/

at a greater distance or to a greater degree

We need to discuss this issue further.

дальше (по времени)

clear up

/klɪə ʌp/

to disappear or improve (about symptoms, illness, problems)

The symptoms should clear up in a few days.

пройти, исчезнуть

clear up

/klɪə ʌp/

if the weather clears up, it becomes bright and sunny

The weather finally cleared up in the afternoon.

проясниться (о погоде)

clear up

/klɪə ʌp/

to solve a problem or explain something so it becomes clear

The teacher helped clear up the confusion.

прояснить; выяснить


What is wrong?

/wɒt ɪz rɒŋ/

used to ask what problem someone has or why someone is upset or ill

The doctor looked at me and asked, “What is wrong?”

Что случилось? / Что не так?

What seems to be the problem?

/wɒt siːmz tə biː ðə ˈprɒbləm/

a polite way of asking someone to explain their difficulty or illness

The receptionist asked politely, “What seems to be the problem?”

В чём, по-видимому, проблема? / Что вас беспокоит?

Nothing much

/ˈnʌθɪŋ mʌtʃ/

used to say that nothing important or serious has happened

“How are you feeling?” — “Nothing much, just a bit tired.”

Ничего особенного / Ничего серьёзного

Would like to get it checked out

/wʊd laɪk tə ɡet ɪt tʃekt aʊt/

to want a doctor or specialist to examine something to make sure it is OK

would like to get it checked out just to be safe.

Хотел(а) бы это проверить / показать врачу

Entitle

/ɪnˈtaɪtəl/

to give someone the official right to have or do something

This card entitles you to free medical care.

давать право на что-то; наделять правом

 

slight hiccup

/slaɪt ˈhɪkʌp/

a small problem or delay

We had a slight hiccup during the meeting.

небольшая заминка, накладка

convenient

/kənˈviːniənt/

easy to use or suitable

This time is convenient for me.

удобный → объективно удобно (время, место)

it works for me

/ɪt wɜːks fə miː/

acceptable or suitable for someone personally

7 p.m.? That works for me.

мне подходит → субъективно (лично) устраивает

practice makes perfect

/ˈpræktɪs meɪks ˈpɜːfɪkt/

repeated practice leads to improvement

Keep going — practice makes perfect.

практика ведёт к совершенству

happened to

/ˈhæpənd tuː/

did something by chance

I happened to see her yesterday.

случайно произошло, случилось с

discovery

/dɪˈskʌvəri/

finding something that already exists

The discovery of a new planet shocked scientists.

открытие (нашли то, что уже существовало)

invention

/ɪnˈvenʃən/

creating something new

The invention of the internet changed the world.

изобретение (создано, придумано человеком)

major

/ˈmeɪdʒə/

very important or serious

This is a major problem.

значительный (степень важности)

minor

/ˈmaɪnə/

small or less important

It’s just a minor issue.

незначительный (степень

важности)

majority

/məˈdʒɒrəti/

most of a group

The majority agree with you.

большинство

(количество людей)

minority

/maɪˈnɒrəti/

a smaller part of a group

A minority disagreed.

меньшинство

(количество людей)

discharge

/dɪsˈtʃɑːdʒ/

release or send out / leave hospital

He was discharged from hospital.

выписывать / выпускать

approximately

/əˈprɒksɪmətli/

close to a number but not exact

There were approximately 100 people.

Приблизительно (про числа/точность)

take a while

/teɪk ə waɪl/

need some time

It will take a while to finish.

занять время

after a while

/ˈɑːftə ə waɪl/

later, after some time

After a while, he left.

через некоторое время

for a while

/fɔːr ə waɪl/

during a period of time

Stay here for a while.

какое-то время

one day at a time

/wʌn deɪ æt ə taɪm/

dealing with things slowly step by step

Just take it one day at a time.

шаг за шагом

 

fair

/feə/

to some degree but not very

The test was fairly easy.

довольно → слабая степень, нейтрально  ближе к “неплохо, но не сильно”

pretty

/ˈprɪti/

quite but informal

It’s pretty cold today.

довольно → разговорное, эмоциональнее, чем fairly  звучит живее

quite

/kwaɪt/

to a certain degree / completely

It’s quite interesting.

довольно / вполне  


give a urine sample

/ɡɪv ə ˈjʊərɪn ˈsɑːmpəl/

to provide a small amount of urine for medical testing

I need to give a urine sample before the appointment.

сдать анализ мочи

take a urine test

/teɪk ə ˈjʊərɪn test/

to do a medical test using urine to check health

The doctor asked me to take a urine test.

сдать анализ мочи

give a stool sample

/ɡɪv ə stuːl ˈsɑːmpəl/

to provide a small amount of solid waste for medical testing

You need to give a stool sample tomorrow morning.

сдать анализ кала

take a stool test

/teɪk ə stuːl test/

to do a medical test using stool to check for diseases

He was told to take a stool test.

сдать анализ кала

  • give a sample → ты физически сдаёшь материал (самый живой вариант)
  • take a test → речь про процедуру / анализ в целом (более формально) 

rot

/rɒt/

to decay naturally and become damaged, soft, or destroyed over time. Difference: often used for food, wood, plants, teeth, organic matter.

The potatoes started to rot in the cellar.

гнить, сгнивать

decay

/dɪˈkeɪ/

to become gradually damaged, weaker, or destroyed. Difference: more formal; can describe buildings, society, teeth, body, moral decline, not only food.

Without repairs, the old house began to decay.

разлагаться, разрушаться, приходить в упадок

go bad

/ɡəʊ bæd/

to stop being fresh or safe to eat. Difference: common everyday phrase mostly for food, milk, meat, fruit, leftovers.

The milk has gone bad, so don’t drink it.

испортиться (о еде)

charcoal filter

/ˈtʃɑːkəʊl ˈfɪltə/

a filter containing charcoal that removes smells, chemicals, or dirt from air or water.

We changed the charcoal filter in the water jug.

угольный фильтр

cost a fortune

/kɒst ə ˈfɔːtʃuːn/

to be extremely expensive.

That sofa cost a fortune.

стоить целое состояние

cool off

/kuːl ɒf/

to become cooler, or to become calmer after being angry/upset.

Go for a walk and cool off before you reply.

остыть; охладиться; успокоиться

offhand

/ˌɒfˈhænd/

without preparation or careful thought; immediately.

Offhand, I can’t remember her number.

навскидку; сразу; не подумав

impromptu

/ɪmˈprɒmp.tjuː/

done or said suddenly, without preparation or planning beforehand; spontaneous.

We had an impromptu picnic after work because the weather was perfect.

экспромтом; спонтанный; без подготовки

off the cuff

/ˌɒf ðə ˈkʌf/

said or done without preparation, thought, or planning in advance; spontaneous and informal.

He answered the question off the cuff and still gave a brilliant response.

экспромтом; без подготовки; сходу

for God’s sake

/fə ɡɒdz seɪk/

said when annoyed, surprised, or asking strongly.

For God’s sake, close the door!

ради бога!; да боже мой!

poor thing

/pɔː θɪŋ/

said about someone you feel sorry for. Meaning: бедняжка, жалко человека.

She looks exhausted, poor thing.

бедняжка

good thing

/ɡʊd θɪŋ/

something lucky, useful, or positive. Often opposite in feeling to poor thing.

It’s a good thing we left early.

хорошо, что…; удача; хорошая вещь

borrow

/ˈbɒrəʊ/

to take and use something that belongs to another person, planning to return it. Direction: you receive.

Can I borrow your pen?

одолжить (взять взаймы)

lend

/lend/

to give something to someone for a short time, expecting it back. Direction: you give.

Can you lend me your pen?

одолжить (дать взаймы)

driveway

/ˈdraɪvweɪ/

a private road next to a house used for driving or parking a car.

His car is parked in the driveway.

подъездная дорожка; въезд к дому

bleach

/bliːtʃ/

a strong chemical used for cleaning, whitening, and killing germs.

Use bleach carefully and keep the room ventilated.

хлорка; отбеливатель

chlorine

/ˈklɔːriːn/

a chemical element used for cleaning water, making products, and killing bacteria.

Swimming pools often contain chlorine to keep the water clean.

хлор




step in

/step ɪn/

to become involved in a difficult situation to help or stop something

The teacher had to step in when the students started arguing.

вмешаться, вступить в ситуацию

thought

/θɔːt/

an idea or opinion in your mind

I had a strange thought during the lesson.

мысль, идея

bribe / bribes

/braɪb/ /braɪbz/

money or a gift given to make someone do something dishonest

The official was accused of taking bribes.

взятка / взятки

be fed up (with)

/ˌfed ˈʌp/

annoyed, tired, or unhappy because something has continued for too long

I’m fed up with these constant delays.

сыт по горло, надоело


redecoration

/ˌriːˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/

the process of painting or decorating a room or building again to improve its appearance

The flat only needed some redecoration, such as new wallpaper and fresh paint.

косметический ремонт, обновление интерьера

renovation

/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/

the process of repairing and improving a building so that it is in good condition again

The old school underwent a complete renovation after years of neglect.

капитальный ремонт, реконструкция

refurbishment

/ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ.mənt/

the process of improving a room, building, or object by cleaning, decorating, or equipping it with new things

The hotel closed for six months for major refurbishment work.

обновление, модернизация, ремонт с улучшением

repair

/rɪˈpeəʳ/

the act of fixing something that is broken or damaged

The roof is still leaking because the repair was done badly.

ремонт, починка

fix

/fɪks/

to repair or correct something

Can you fix the kitchen door? It won’t close properly.

чинить, исправлять

fix somebody a drink

/fɪks ˌsʌm.bə.di ə ˈdrɪŋk/

to prepare and give someone a drink, especially an alcoholic drink

I’ll fix you a drink while you relax on the sofa.

приготовить кому-то напиток

pull myself together

/pʊl maɪˌself təˈɡeð.əʳ/

to calm down and behave normally again after being upset

After the argument, she went outside to pull herself together.

взять себя в руки

fix somebody a sandwich

/fɪks ˌsʌm.bə.di ə ˈsæn.wɪdʒ/

make a sandwich for someone

She fixed the kids some sandwiches before school.

сделать кому-то бутерброды

fix breakfast / lunch / dinner

/fɪks ˈbrek.fəst/

prepare a meal

He fixed dinner while she was resting.

приготовить завтрак / обед / ужин

fix a cup of coffee

/fɪks ə kʌp əv ˈkɒf.i/

make coffee

Let me fix you a cup of coffee.

приготовить чашку кофе

fix something for somebody

/fɪks ˈsʌm.θɪŋ fə ˌsʌm.bə.di/

prepare or arrange something

She fixed a quick snack for us.

приготовить / организовать что-то

get your act together

/ɡet jɔːr ækt təˈɡeð.əʳ/

to become organized and start behaving in a more effective and responsible way

You need to get your act together if you want to pass the exam.

собраться, наладить свою жизнь / поведение




ordinary

/ˈɔː.dɪ.nər.i/

not different or special; common or normal

It was just an ordinary day until we received the unexpected news.

обычный, ничем не особенный

regular

/ˈreɡ.jə.lər/

happening often or repeatedly in the same way or at the same time

She attends regular meetings to discuss the progress of the project.

регулярный; обычный, постоянный

ordinary vs regular

Ordinary describes something normal, average, or not special. Regular describes something repeated, consistent, scheduled, or habitual. Sometimes regular can also mean “usual” (for example, a regular coffee), but it still suggests something standard or commonly chosen.

It looked like an ordinary conversation, but they actually hold these meetings on a regular basis.

ordinary = обычный, ничем не выделяющийся; regular = регулярный, постоянный, происходящий систематически


ditch

/dɪtʃ/

a long narrow hole dug along a road or field to carry away water

The car slid into a ditch after the rain.

кювет, канава, обочинный ров

no charge

/nəʊ tʃɑːdʒ/

free of cost; without payment

They repaired my bike at no charge.

бесплатно, без оплаты

on behalf of

/ɒn bɪˈhɑːf əv/

as a representative of someone

He spoke on behalf of the whole family.

от имени, по поручению

feature

/ˈfiːtʃə(r)/

an important or typical part of something

One useful feature of this phone is the camera.

особенность, функция, характеристика

peculiarity

/pɪˌkjuːliˈærəti/

an unusual or strange characteristic

One peculiarity of the cat is its blue eyes.

oсобенность, странность, своеобразие,

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