english

"fade /feɪd/ If you hang your clothes out in the bright sun, they will fade. My suntan is already fading. They arrived home just as the light was fading (= as it was getting dark). The sun had faded the blue walls. Many of these problems may simply fade into irrelevance when the new rules come into force. My memory of childhood fades as time goes by. Her worries about her job have faded into the background since she learned about her father's illness. Hope is fading that the missing child is still alive. As she drifted into sleep, the doctor's face began to blur and fade."

"в'янути, вицвітати"

"reunion /ˌriːˈjuː.njən/ We're having a family reunion next week. The college has an annual reunion for former students. She had a tearful reunion with her parents at the airport. a family reunion a high school reunion"

"возз'єднання, примирення,зустріч після довгої розлуки"

"embed [im'bed] That day is embedded in my memory. The bullet embedded itself in a wall. A piece of glass was embedded in her hand. Feelings of guilt are deeply embedded in her personality. The nails were solidly embedded in those old plaster walls."

"врізатись(в пам'ять)"

Overtake|ˌəʊvərˈteɪk| to overtake in a fault — застигнуть на месте преступления run as he might he could not overtake me overtake arrears — погашать задолженность; overtake in a fault — застигнуть на месте преступления overtake signal — сигнал на повороте; The sign says "No Overtaking." It is dangerous to overtake another car on a bend. Events have overtaken us. She overtook the other runners and went on to win the race. The family was overtaken by tragedy several years ago. Seasickness can overtake passengers when the ship encounters a storm

"доганяти,переганяти, об'їжджати,охопити"

"emerge /ɪˈmɜːdʒ/ : She emerged from the sea, blue with cold.: The Prince emerged unscathed from the scandal. More examples The winged adult mosquitoes emerge from the pupae. A figure emerged from the gloom of the corridor. She emerged triumphant from the court after all the charges against her were dropped because of a lack of evidence. Cabinet members were tight-lipped and unsmiling as they emerged from Downing Street. She emerged from the bedroom, a vision in cream silk. The facts behind the scandal are sure to emerge eventually. [ + that ] It has emerged that secret talks had been going on between the two companies before the takeover was announced. She's the most exciting British singer to emerge on the pop scene for a decade. The basic facts of the story are starting to emerge though the details are still fuzzy. Fresh evidence has emerged that casts doubts on the men's conviction. A pattern is beginning to emerge from our analysis of the accident data. Later in the day a few details started to emerge. It emerged that she had lied to her employers."

"з'являтися,спливати"

ask after sb Tell your father I was asking after him My wife asked after you

"запитати про здоров'я"

"convict /kənˈvɪkt/ He has twice been convicted of robbery/arson. It was thought that he'd committed the crime but there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict him. She was convicted of murdering her drunken and allegedly violent husband. He was convicted of felony. An Italian court convicted him in absentia for his terrorist activities. If convicted, she could be jailed for five years for living off immoral earnings."

"засуджений, ув'язнений"

"declare /dɪˈkleər/ They declared their support for the proposal [ + (that) ] She declared (that) it was the best chocolate cake she had ever tasted. [ + obj + (to be) + noun/adj ] They declared themselves (to be) bankrupt. [ + speech ] ""I won't do it!"" he declared. America declared war on Japan in 1941 (= announced officially that it was at war). figurative The government has declared war on (= announced that thaey intended to stop) the drug dealers. The country declared independence in 1952 (= announced that it was no longer under the control of another country"

"заявляти,об'являти"

"This dress ties at the back. You need to tie your shoe. The match ended in a tie. She tied a scarf around her neck. Tie this label to your suitcase. The team still has a chance to tie. Unfortunately I am tied to time. I must be back in London. He had only a towel tied around his waist. I tie my hair back when I'm jogging. She tied a scarf over her head"

"зв'язувати, прив'язувати, обмежувати"

"consume /kənˈsjuːm/ Our high living standards cause our current population to consume 25 percent of the world's oil. He consumes huge amounts of bread with every meal. More examples It's the sum total of what you eat over a long period that matters and not what you consume in a day. We consumed vast quantities of food and drink that night. Alcohol should be consumed in moderation, and this is particularly true for pregnant women. We recommend that this wine should be consumed within six months."

"знищувати,з'їдати,поглощать"

"obligate ['ɔblɪgeɪt] What does the agreement obligate us to do? The medical establishment(спільнота) is obligated to take action that is in the best interest of the general public. ] I felt obligated to speak up and defend my friend's reputation."

"зобов'язати,принуждати"

"engagement[ɪn'geɪʤmənt]. to cancel an engagement without engagement dinner engagement business-related engagements He had an engagement at a restaurant at eight. We regret to inform you that Mr. Scott is unable to meet his engagements. to announce an engagement to break (off) an engagement engagement ring The admission to engagement has only rich people."

"зустріч, зобов'язання, заручення"

"career path I don't know what future career path might suit me but I'm told I relate well to people. She followed an unusual career path, in that she retrained relatively late in life."

"кар'єрний ріст"

"vindictive [vın'dıktıv] Bogdanich is vindictive and you'll pay for your obstinacy, said Kirsten. His brother, Zaki, a cruel and vindictive chief His face quivered and immediately assumed a vindictive expression"

"мстивий,злопам'ятний"

"nipping at smb heels But who's that nipping at your heels? You are, but there's 10 others nipping at your heels, wanting to take that away from you. I mean, there are younger writers that are nipping at my heels. All these young agents are nipping at my heels. With Constance nipping at her heels? You've been nipping at my heels ever since the incident at that awful karaoke bar in Mombasa. If Mitch keeps nipping at my heels, - I'm going to kick out his laminates."

"наступати на п'ятки, дихати в затилок"

compulsory /kəmˈpʌl.sər.i/ Swimming was compulsory at my school. The law made wearing seat belts in cars compulsory. English is compulsory for all students, but art and music are optional. They proposed making secondary education compulsory up to the age of 18. He has just finished a stint of compulsory military service. Attendance at lectures is compulsory. These books are compulsory reading for students of architecture.

"обов'язковий"

obligatory /əˈblɪɡ.ə.tər.i/ The medical examination before you start work is obligatory. [ + to infinitive ] The statute made it obligatory for all healthy males between 14 and 60 to work. Several Secret Service agents surrounded the President, all wearing the obligatory raincoat and hat.

"обов'язковий, необхідний"

"feature /ˈfiː.tʃər/ The town's main features are its beautiful mosque and ancient marketplace. Our latest model of phone has several new features. A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry. a geographical feature This tour includes the area's best-known natural features, including the Gullfoss waterfall. The most striking feature of the house was a huge two-storey room running the entire width and height of the building. He has wonderful strong features. regular (= even and attractive) features Her eyes are her best feature. More examples A unique feature of these rock shelters was that they were dry. The car has some excellent design features. He has wonderful strong features. The map shows all the important geographical features of the region. It is one of the distinctive features of her writing. a double-page feature on global warming"

"особливість,риси обличчя , стаття ,визначна пам'ятка"

keepsake Her aunt gave her a little wooden elephant as a keepsake

"подарунок на пам'ять"

"blank /blæŋk/ a blank sheet of paper a blank computer screen Sign your name in the blank space at the bottom of the form. Press the return key twice to leave a blank line. If you give me a blank tape I'll record it for you. Just as the film was starting, the screen went blank. She left that page in her diary blank. At the end of the two-hour exam, he handed in a blank sheet of paper. a blank stare/expression blank incomprehension When I saw him out at a club the next night, he blanked me. Without even discussing it, we all turned our backs on her and blanked her. When he tried to remember the lyrics, he blanked. I completely blanked on his name. Sorry, what were we talking about? I completely blanked on that part. Who was the one that was in the X Files? Why am I blanking?"

"порожнє,порожнеча в пам'яті,спустошеність, ігнорувати"

"bunch /bʌntʃ/ a bunch of flowers/grapes/bananas/keys mainly US informal The reorganization will give us a whole bunch (= a lot) of problems. They're a bunch of jerks. Your friends are a nice bunch. Send in your poems and we'll publish the best of the bunch. UK Those builders are a bunch of cowboys - they made a terrible job of our extension. These politicians are just a bunch of crooks. a bunch of grapes Using a bunch of bananas, the zoo-keeper persuaded the monkey back into its cage. She sent him a bunch of red roses."

"пучок, зв'язка"

"pull over Just pull over here, and I'll get out and walk the rest of the way"

"під'їхати до тротуару/обочини"

"dismay /dɪˈsmeɪ/ Aid workers were said to have been filled with dismay by the appalling conditions that the refugees were living in. The fans watched in/with dismay as their team lost 42-11. She discovered, to her dismay, that her exam was a whole month earlier than she'd expected."

"сум'яття (сметение),тривога"

"Hitch |hɪtʃ| My sleeve hitched on the nail. He hitched up his bathing trunks. They got hitched last month. The farmer hitched the cart to his best horse. hitch a trailer to a car. There's been a slight hitch in our plans. He hitched across the country last summer"

(on, to) зачіпляти, причіпляти перешкода; безплатна поїздка на попутній машині

"operate /ˈɒp.ər.eɪt/ For several years she operated a dating agency from her basement. Changes are being introduced to make the department operate more efficiently. Specially equipped troops are operating in the hills. We have representatives operating in most countries. Exchange rates are currently operating to the advantage of exporters. The video provides instruction on how to operate the computer.. This sewing machine is operated by a foot pedal. The legal system operates very differently in the US and Britain. Terrorists have been operating covertly in England for several years. The scheme is simple and cheap to operate. If the growth gets any bigger they'll have to operate. Are they going to operate on him?"

operate on - робити операцію працювати,керувати

"perceive[pə'si:v] perceive the futility of the attempt inability to speak and to perceive speech actively perceive sound perceive the differences between. The truth as I perceive it... Cats are not able to perceive colour. I thought I perceived a problem, but I wasn't sure. I perceived that it was going to be a nice day. Often what is perceived to be aggression is simply fear. She finally perceived the futility of her protest. Felix began to perceive that he had been too hard upon her"

perceive as- розуміти як розуміти, усвідомлювати; осягати,розрізняти, відчувати

"Habitat|ˈhæbɪtæt| The dolphin's habitat is being rapidly degraded. We were watching monkeys in their natural habitat. The grassland is an important habitat for many wild flowers. A snag can provide food and a habitat for insects and birds. The camel is specially adapted to its hostile desert habitat"

батьківщина, середовище перебування

flawless /ˈflɔː.ləs/ : a flawless complexion a flawless performance

бездоганний

"indefinitely [in'def(ə)nitli] However, they agree that aspirin be continued indefinitely after DAPT is complete You are suspended indefinitely pending an expulsion hearing. Guys, you cannot stay here indefinitely.. However, I stress again that this cannot be sustained indefinitely.. Jordan Conscription was suspended indefinitely in 1992.. We must remind ourselves that this exercise cannot go on indefinitely you can use it indefinitely when you want"

безкінечно,необмежено,на невизначений термін

"luggage /ˈlʌɡ.ɪdʒ/ : We bought some new luggage for our trip. Never leave your luggage unattended. UK hand luggage (= small bags that you take with you onto the plane) Several kilos of crack were found in her luggage. He decamped from the hotel with someone else's luggage."

багаж

madman I drove like a madman to get there in time.

безумець, божевільний

Apparently it is some sort of implicit rule to have a short hair for volleyball club. He interpreted her comments as an implicit criticism of the government We interpreted his silence as implicit agreement. Some reporters thought there was an implicit threat in the president's speech. I have implicit trust in her honesty. They believed implicitly in their own superiority. They had implicit faith in his powers. There is a sense of moral duty implicit in her writings

безумовний,повний,прихований,

"conservе /kənˈsɜːv/ To conserve electricity, we are cutting down on our heating. The nationalists are very eager to conserve their customs and language. I'm not being lazy - I'm just conserving my energy/strength for later."

берегти,охраняти

beware /bɪˈweər/ Beware salespeople who promise offers that seem too good to be true. You should beware of undercooked food when staying in hot countries. Beware of falling asleep while sunbathing. Beware of the dog. Beware - poisonous chemicals. You should beware of fraudsters offering overpriced treatments over the internet. Beware anyone who offers you a second-hand car at a bargain price. A red reflective triangle warns drivers to beware when there is a hazard ahead.

берегтись, остерігатися

"given /ˈɡɪv.ən/ Given his age, he's a remarkably fast runner. Given (the fact) that he's had six months to do this, he hasn't made much progress. under given conditions within a given period solution is given by — решение имеет вид In our system it is a given that all are equal before the law. Given the engine's condition, it is a wonder that it started. It's a given that television viewers are influenced by advertising, even consciously or subconsciously. a quiet man not given to loud expressions of emotion"

беручи до уваги,дане

bless /bles/ May God bless you. The priest blessed their marriage. He blessed the food before passing it around.

благословити

splendid /ˈsplen.dɪd/ We had splendid food/a splendid holiday/splendid weather. You look splendid in that outfit The entertainment was splendid. I have some splendid news. He will make a splendid father! A splendid time is guaranteed for all! a delicious dinner complemented by a splendid dessert We have a splendid opportunity to do something really useful

блискучий,розкішний

"wander /ˈwɒn.dər/ We spent the morning wandering around the old part of the city. She was found several hours later, wandering the streets, lost. He was here a minute ago but he's wandered off somewhere. If his hands start to wander, tell him firmly, ""No, I'm not ready for this."" He was cruelly described as a creepy old man with wandering hands. Her gaze wandered around the flat."

блукати, мандрувати

coward /ˈkaʊ.əd/ They branded her a coward for informing on her colleagues during the interrogation.(допрос) He despised himself for being such a coward. He is a coward and a bully. She considered him a coward for failing to join up in the war.

боягуз

"frighten /ˈfraɪ.tən/ He frightens me when he drives so fast. You'll frighten the baby wearing that mask. The noise frightened me to death/out of my wits (= gave me a severe fright). More examples They fired off several shots to frighten us. The fast-moving traffic frightened the horse. I was frightened by the anger in his voice. He frightens people by creeping up on them. Don't let her frighten you, her bark is worse than her bite."

боятись

"dread /dred/ He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail. [ + -ing verb ] I'm dreading having to meet his parents. dread to think used to say that you do not want to think about something because it is too worrying: I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own. More examples We are dreading the idea of having my son's friends to stay. I dread to think what they say about me behind my back. That night as he dreamed, the warrior was confronted by the enemy he dreaded most. Although I was absolutely dreading telling Dad, he was actually very understanding when I told him. The prospect of working full-time fills me with dread. I live in dread of bumping into her in the street."

боятися,страх

take charge (of something) She took charge of the project and made sure it was finished on time.

брати вiдповiдальнicть

"take sth into account (also take account of sth) I hope my teacher will take into account the fact that I was ill just before the exams when she marks my paper. A good architect takes into account the building's surroundings. The UK's tax system takes no account of children. I think you have to take into account that he's a good deal younger than the rest of us."

брати до уваги

mutter /ˈmʌt.ər/ Stop muttering and speak up! He was muttering (away) to himself. Laurence muttered something about his wife and left. He muttered something under his breath to the person next to him.

бурмотати, мимрити

flee[fli:] All the animals fled from the fire. He was forced to flee the country. Joy has fled away from my heart. Many people fled the city to escape the fighting. He tried to flee the society of men

бігти,тікати,уникати. to flee from the bottle— избегать спиртных напитков

"ache /eɪk/ As you get older, you have all sorts of aches and pains. I've got a dull (= slight) ache in my lower back. earache/a headache/toothache/backache I've had a stomach ache all morning. She felt a persistent ache at the back of her head. He's been suffering various aches and pains for years. No, it isn't a sharp pain - just a general ache. She complained of an ache in her shoulder which kept her awake at night. This painkiller is good for general aches and pains, but maybe you need something stronger?"

біль

anguish /ˈæŋ.ɡwɪʃ/ His anguish at the outcome of the court case was very clear. In her anguish she forgot to leave a message. Now I know what anguish is. Amid all this anguish, something touched me very much. With regard to the author, the Committee noted the anguish and distress caused by the successive disappearance of his two brothers.

біль, страждання,мучитись

"in full swing BERLIN - The debate about emerging countries' growth prospects is now in full swing. . Brandon and I showed up when it was in full swing.. The fight against corruption is in full swing. This does not happen, as the battle is in full swing, and Richard is left at a disadvantage."

в самом розгаре, идет полным ходом

"on the table Gaalan let me know that the offer for me to be their distributor's still on the table.. This proposal is still on the table and we honestly believe that it represents a genuine answer to the security concerns of all Cypriots. We understand that this proposal still remains on the table. Those proposals remained on the table and the Union would be pursuing them at the appropriate moment. That $50,000 is still on the table, Desmond. The offer's only on the table for so long."

в силі, на росмотрении

"All in all There are some misprints, but all in all, it's a good book. But, all in all, the prognosis is good. An old woman, quite harmless, all in all. So all in all, optimism has lots of benefits. This fear extended to all political parties and all in all blocked the desire to create powerful parties. So all in all, I'd say you're the worst thing that's ever happened to me. So all in all, it's possible to do this in large scale.. But all in all, we have made clear progress"

в цілому, в підсумку

"Overall |ˌəʊvərˈɔːl| Overall it was a really good week. The overall situation is good. He made a few mistakes but did well overall. We don't want all the details now, just the overall picture. Williams came fifth overall"

в цілому,від початку до кінця

"significant /sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/: There has been a significant increase in the number of women students in recent years. The talks between the USA and the USSR were very significant for the relationship between the two countries. Is there any significant difference in quality between these two items? Research in the field of genito-urinary medicine has led to significant health advances in the last decade. The institution of a Freedom of Information Act has had a significant effect. You have all invested significant amounts of time and energy in making this project the success that it is. Lotus make luxury cars for a small but significant niche market. She looked at him across the table and gave him a significant smile. Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet?"

важливий, багатозначний

"crucial /ˈkruː.ʃəl/ a crucial decision/question Her work has been crucial to the project's success. [ + that ] It is crucial that the problem is tackled immediately. Price will be a crucial factor in the success of this new product. The motif of betrayal and loss is crucial in all these stories. The turning point in her political career came when she was chosen to fight a crucial by-election. During the trial, the prosecution was accused of withholding crucial evidence from the defence. The Panama Canal provides a crucial shipping link between the Atlantic and Pacific oceans"

важливий, ключовий leech

"wallow['wɒləu] Leave her alone, she just loves wallowing in her sorrow wallow in ignorance wallow in luxury"

валятись,утопати,калюжа

"load /ləʊd/ The maximum load for this elevator is eight persons. One truck involved in the accident was carrying a heavy load of coal.: I've got a load of work to get through before tomorrow. There were a load of people there. Have some more food - there's loads. She looks loads better with her new haircut. The old man was carrying a load of sticks. The safe load for a truck of this size works out at nearly 20 tons. The rope gave under the weight of the load. An articulated lorry has overturned on the south-bound carriageway, shedding its load. He laboured up the hill with his heavy load. If we share the organization of the party, that will help spread the load. I've got a heavy/light teaching load this term."

вантаж,велика кількість,вантажити, обтяжувати

Deem |diːm| The president has authority to take actions he deems appropriate. I deem it wise to call the police. She is currently deemed to be the best British athlete.

вважати to deem it wise to do smth. — считать необходимым сделать что-л to deem well /highly/ of smth. — быть высокого мнения о чём-л.

regard /rɪˈɡɑːd/ Environmentalists regard GM technology with suspicion. Her parents always regarded her as the smartest of their children. He is generally/widely regarded as the father of international law. The bird regarded me with suspicion as I walked up to its nest. There is no problem as regards the financial arrangements. The rebels regard the official parliament as illegitimate. He regards e-commerce as an indivisible part of modern retail. He rarely used taxis, which he regarded as extravagant. Private education is often regarded as socially divisive. He regards the political process with disdain.

вважається,розглядати

"enormous /ɪˈnɔː.məs/ an enormous car/house He earns an enormous salary. I was absolutely enormous when I was pregnant. You've been an enormous help. She's put an enormous pile of papers on my desk and I haven't a clue what to do with them. The post-war government had the enormous task of reconstructing the city. She showed enormous courage when she rescued him from the fire. They cut enormous blocks of stone out of the hillside. He ran up an enormous phone bill by ringing up chatlines all the time."

величезний

Immense |ɪˈmens| he was immense in that role — в этой роли он был неподражаем He inherited an immense fortune. She is an artist of immense talent. The town takes immense pride in recent achievements. to my immense gratification he arrived on time We see an immense flock of geese making up the stream. From the heights of the mountain immense avalanches often descend. This affair had let to the contraction of an immense debt. The Church wields immense power in Ireland

величезний,безмежний,чудовий

"hilarious /hɪˈleə.ri.əs/ He didn't like the film at all - I thought it was hilarious. Her jokes are absolutely hilarious"

веселий, смішний

all along When he knew where she was all along. He must have known all along. You were against Miss Korea all along. The answer that we need... it was in this report all along I knew all along that it was a mistake. in the future the key words for fashion will be comfort as this is basically what everyone has been wanting all along.

весь час , з самого початку

"interact /ˌɪn.təˈrækt/ Dominique's teacher says that she interacts well with the other children. It's interesting at parties to see how people interact socially. We are studying how these two chemicals interact."

взаємодіяти,впливати

"hostility [hɔs'tɪlətɪ] hostility between the two families to arouse / stir up hostility — возбуждать враждебность to display / show / express hostility to / towards smb. to feel hostility"

ворожість

"cheer (sb) up /tʃɪər/ She was sick so I sent her some flowers to cheer her up. He cheered up at the prospect of a meal. Cheer up! It's not that bad! She went shopping to cheer herself up. All my attempts to cheer her up proved futile. Nothing I could say would cheer her up. My dog came and nuzzled my foot to try and cheer me up. He tried to cheer her up but found himself unequal to the task."

взбодрити ,підбадрювати

"ups and downs In life there are ups and downs. I've had my ups and downs, but I've always managed to pull myself together. Relationships have a lot of ups and downs. Well, all marriages have their ups and downs. It's a workplace, people have their ups and downs. We've had some ups and downs lately, but here we are. Well, life is full of ups and downs."

взлєти і падіння, хороше і погане

custody /ˈkʌs.tə.di/ The court awarded/granted/gave custody of the child to the father. The mother got/received custody of the child. The parents were given joint custody. The suspect is now in custody. UK You will be remanded in custody until your trial. The court awarded custody of the child to the mother. The police have taken the suspect into custody.

взяти під арешти , опіка

"election [ɪ'lekʃ(ə)n] to win an election to concede / lose an election — проигрывать на выборах; признавать своё поражение на выборах to decide / swing an election — успешно провести выборы, добиться успеха на выборах to fix / rig an election — подтасовывать, фальсифицировать результаты выборов to hold an election — проводить выборы to schedule an election — назначить"

вибори

"disposal /dɪˈspəʊ.zəl/ : waste disposal the disposal of hazardous substances: I would take you if I could, but I don't have a car at my disposal this week. Having sold the house she had a large sum of money at her disposal (= to spend as she wanted). Some cities in thge. Do you know what the regulations are for the disposal of pesticides and other chemicals? These bins should not be used for the disposal of kitchen waste. Efficient refuse disposal is essential for the health of society generally. I wrapped the broken glass carefully in thick newspaper and took it outside for safe disposal."

видалення, позбавлення, використання

"visible /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ You should wear something light-coloured when you're cycling at night so that you're more visible. The writing on the tombstone was barely visible. There are few visible signs of the illness that kept her in hospital for so long. The comet should be visible to the naked eye. In a very short period of time, she has become a highly visible national leader. The farthest landmark visible is about 30 km away. He had a tattoo on every visible appendage. Unlike acid rain or deforestation, global warming has no visible manifestation . The logo was still visible but less obtrusive this time in beige. The pinnacles of the Himalayas were visible above the clouds."

видимий

visible /ˈvɪz.ə.bəl/ When the sun rises, the world becomes visible Clouds ringed the horizon, but a large patch of blue was visible in the middle.

видимий, явний

stand out The black lettering really stands out on that orange background We had lots of good applicants for a job but one stood out from the rest.

виділятися

"admission /ədˈmɪʃ.ən/ Her silence was taken as an admission of guilt/defeat. [ + that ] I felt he would see my giving up now as an admission that I was wrong. By/On his own admission (= as he has said) he has achieved little since he took over the company. How much do they charge for admission? The admission charge/fee is €5. Admission to the exhibition will be by invitation only. There's a notice outside the building that says ""No admission before twelve noon"". Half of all hospital admissions are emergencies, and these are treated straight away. [ U ] How many students will gain admission to Yale? [ U ] The club refuses admission to those under 18. [ C ] Museum admission is $5."

визнання, доступ,

designate /ˈdez.ɪɡ.neɪt/ Traditionally, the president designates his or her successor. Thompson has been designated (as/to be) team captain. [ + to infinitive ] She has been designated to organize the meeting.: This area of the park has been specially designated for children. They officially designated the area (as) unsuitable for human habitation. He designate it not for you

визначати

"define /dɪˈfaɪn/ Before I answer your question, could you define your terms a little more (= explain what you mean by the words you have used)? Your rights and responsibilities are defined in the citizens' charter. Your role in the project will be strictly defined (= limited to particular areas). I'd hate to feel that I was defined by (= that my life got its meaning and importance only from) my job. It is very difficult to define the concept of beauty. The borderline between friendship and intimacy is often hard to define. It's a very hierarchical organization in which everyone's status is clearly defined. Responsibility, I suppose, is what defines adulthood. how would you define "jaded"?"

визначати,давати визначення,характеризувати

"determine /dɪˈtɜː.mɪn/ The number of staff we can take on will be determined by how much money we're allowed to spend. Your health is determined in part by what you eat. Eye colour is genetically determined. [ + question word ] formal Officials will determine whether or not the game will be played. People should be allowed to determine their own future. [ + that ] She determined that one day she would be an actor. [ + to infinitive ] On leaving jail, Joe determined to reform. Genes determine how we develop from the moment the sperm fuses with the egg. The economy is regarded as the decisive/key factor which will determine the outcome of the general election. The success of the event will be determined by the vagaries of the weather. People want to determine their own destinies."

визначити , встановлювати

"exhibition /ˌek.sɪˈbɪʃ.ən/ The photographs will be on exhibition until the end of the month. There's a new exhibition of sculpture on at the city gallery. The athlete's third, and winning, jump was an exhibition of skill and strength. Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition. The exhibition will illustrate how life evolved from water. There was a lovely exhibition of watercolours on in town - did you see it? Science museums are now mounting exciting exhibitions designed to draw in the crowds. She pretends that she knows all about the latest films and art exhibitions, but it's all a pose."

виставка,експонат

trigger /ˈtrɪɡ.ər/ Some people find that certain foods trigger their headaches. Ultraviolet-B radiation triggers the skin to produce vitamin D. The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests. Seeing him come towards me just triggered me and I screamed. He could be triggered by a loud noise. One type of diabetes is an auto-immune disease that may be triggered by a virus. The racial killings at the weekend have triggered off a wave of protests throughout the country. A vote of no confidence would trigger an election. The car crash triggered a lot of bad memories for me. We will never know what his motives were for the rampage and what triggered him. She can trigger you because she knows the right buttons to push.

викликати,давати початок

perform /pəˈfɔːm/ Computers can perform a variety of tasks. The operation will be performed next week. Most of the students performed well in the exam.The equipment performed well during the tests. These tyres perform badly/poorly in hot weather. We usually ask interviewees to perform a few simple tasks on the computer just to test their aptitude. Reversing round a corner is one of the manoeuvres you are required to perform in a driving test. In Britain, AIDS tests are now performed on all people who offer to become blood donors. The operation is performed under anaesthetic. He performs his duties very ably.

виконувати

implement /ˈɪm.plɪ.ment/ The changes to the national health system will be implemented next year. The determination of policy is not your business - your job is to implement it. Local councils will be given some leeway as to how they implement the legislation. He has been vested with the power/authority to implement whatever changes he sees fit. Consultants found the experience frustrating - their reports were only partly implemented, or, worse still, just pigeonholed. The country had been slow to implement the new European directive.

виконувати leech

heal [hiːl] to heal of illness Time heals. Christ, healing a sick man with his word

вилікувати,виздоровляти

"extort [ik'stɔ:t] The criminals extorted money from the shopkeepers by threatening them with violence. Rebels(повстанці)extorted money from local villagers. He was arrested for extorting bribes. He faces charges of kidnapping and extortion. The criminals extorted large sums of money from their victims"

вимагати силою

"accidental /ˌæk.sɪˈden.təl/ Reports suggest that eleven soldiers were killed by accidental fire from their own side. The site was located after the accidental discovery of bones in a field. He plays a naive salesman who becomes an accidental hero by saving a child's life. All our household goods are insured against accidental damage. The coroner concluded that his death was accidental. Our meeting wasn't planned - it was completely accidental. She says she didn't mean to break it, but I don't think it was accidental. When my condition improved after taking the herbal medicine, the doctor said it was purely accidental."

випадковий

"trial /traɪəl/ trial proceedings Trial by jury is a fundamental right. It was a very complicated trial that went on for months. She's going on/standing trial for fraud. Ten witnesses are expected to testify at the trial today. The judge reacted angrily to the suggestion that it hadn't been a fair trial. The terrorists were put on trial six years after the bombing. After the trial, his family said they had lost all faith in the judicial system. He is fighting extradition to Hong Kong to face trial on fraud charges. They're doing clinical trials on a new drug. They've employed her for a six-month trial (period).. Clinical trials of the new drug may take five years. Preliminary results show that the vaccine is effective, but this has to be confirmed by further medical trials. She was a real trial to her parents when she was younger. The book is all about the trials of growing up."

випробування

"resolve /rɪˈzɑːlv/ Have you resolved the problem of transport yet? The couple resolved their differences and made an effort to get along. . I'm sure these problems can be satisfactorily resolved. [ + that ] She resolved that she would never speak to him again. [ + adv/prep ] After hours of argument, they resolved against taking legal action. [ + to infinitive ] The company resolved to take no further action against the thieves."

вирiшити

"expression. /ɪkˈspreʃ.ən/ He wrote her a poem as an expression of his love. We've received a lot of expressions of support for our campaign. Freedom of expression is a basic human right. It's better to give expression to (= show) your anger, rather than hiding it. formal His sadness at the death of his wife found expression (= was shown) in his music. She plays the violin with great expression (= feeling). Mark always has such a miserable expression on his face. I could tell from his grim expression that the news was not good. He listened to the music with an expression of pure rapture on his face. She looked at him with a surprised expression on her face. Modernism seeks to find new forms of expression and rejects traditional or accepted ideas. In this role, Durante is able to give full expression to that wonderfully virile voice."

вираження, вираз

eradicate /ɪˈræd.ɪ.keɪt/ to get rid of something completely or destroy something bad: The government claims to be doing all it can to eradicate corruption. The disease that once claimed millions of lives has now been eradicated. Military strikes cannot by themselves eradicate terrorism. None of us, acting alone, can eradicate this scourge. It is, of course, very important to understand, address and eradicate the long-term roots of terrorism. Can we eradicate poverty and protect the environment

виривати з коренем; знищувати; викорінювати

"make up your mind I haven't made up my mind where to go yet. ""Which one do you like best?"" ""I don't know - I can't make up my mind."" She made up her mind to call him again."

вирішувати

mock /mɒk/ They were mocking him because he kept falling off his bike. She made fun of him by mocking his limp. The wind mocked their attempts to reach the shore by pushing the boat further and further out to sea.

висміювати

"arrogant /ˈær.ə.ɡənt/ I found him arrogant and rude. She has an authoritative manner that at times is almost arrogant. I watched the interview and thought he seemed quite arrogant. He manages to exude confidence without being arrogant. Like a lot of hospital consultants, he terrifies his patients with his arrogant manner. If I say I'm a leading economic expert, won't that sound rather arrogant"

високомірний

"suffice /səˈfaɪs/ : I'm taking $400 - I think that should suffice.: The problems were of global importance, and only an international effort would suffice to deal with them. Why need I volumes, if one word suffice? The bookshelves did not suffice for his store of old books. A very short time would suffice to teach him to read"

вистачати

"delicate /ˈdel.ə.kət/ Peaches have delicate skins which are easily bruised. Delicate plants need to be kept in a greenhouse during the winter. delicate china Molly's health has always been delicate (= she gets sick easily). Repairing damaged nerves is a very delicate operation/process. More examples With something as delicate as brain surgery, there is little margin for error. If used on delicate skin, this cream may p delicate procedure. I need to speak to you about a delicate matter. The pay negotiations have reached a delicate point/stage. Teachers need to strike a delicate (= carefully achieved) balance between instructing their students and letting them discover things for themselves."

витончений,який потребує обережності,крихкий,делікатний

"expense /ɪkˈspens/ : Buying a bigger car has proved to be well worth the expense. We've just had a new garage built at great expense. We went on holiday at my father's expense (= he paid for it). It's silly to go to the expense of (= spend money on) buying new clothes when you don't really need them. Our biggest expense this year was our summer holiday. We need to cut down on our expenses."

витрати

"endure /ɪnˈdʒʊər/ We had to endure a nine-hour delay at the airport. She's already had to endure three painful operations on her leg. During the war many couples had to endure long periods of separation . The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of the neighbours. Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps. By the third month of the expedition they had endured many hardships, but worse was to follow. He endured his illness with great stoicism."

витримати

nurture /ˈnɜː.tʃər/ She wants to stay at home and nurture her children. a carefully nurtured garden As a record company executive, his job is to nurture young talent. Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon. Which do you believe has the strongest influence on how children develop - nature or nurture?

виховувати,вирощувати

exquisite /ɪkˈskwɪz.ɪt/ an exquisite piece of china Look at this exquisite painting. She has exquisite taste. a vase of exquisite workmanship exquisite joy The pain was quite exquisite. A good comedian needs to have an exquisite sense of timing.

вишуканий,сильний(про відчуття)

"point sth out [ + that ] He was planning to book a rock-climbing holiday, till I pointed out that Denis is afraid of heights. [ + question word ] I feel I should point out how dangerous it is. More examples She was quick to point out that it wasn't her fault. They credited my account with $20 after I pointed out the error. The mechanic pointed out the repair on the front of my car. The curator guided us round the gallery, pointing out the most famous paintings in the collection. A couple of alert readers wrote in to the paper pointing out the mistake."

вказувати, відмітити

"switch /swɪtʃ/ a light switch Can you flip the switch? You turn the television on by flipping the switch at the side. Mysteriously, the light came on, although no one was near the switch. She flicked the on-off switch. When did the writer make the switch from fiction to non-fiction? switch the TV off/on She started studying English, but switched to History in her second year. In 1971, Britain switched over (= changed completely) to a decimal currency. The robbers switched the painting for a fake. We used to have oil-fired central heating, but now we've switched to gas. Many European countries have now switched over to the Euro. He's decided to switch the meeting from Monday to Thursday. Will you switch shifts with me on Friday?"

включатель,міняти

"apply /əˈplɑɪ/ to apply for a job/loan She applied for admission to law school. : The same rules apply to everybody. She applied the lotion gently to her sunburned arms. As a translator, he was able to apply his knowledge of foreign languages. The driver failed to apply his brakes in time. Please apply before April 4th. apply for sth I'm applying for a new job."

влаштовуватися,використовувати,подавати

"tempt /tempt/ The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car. [ + to infinitive ] They tempted him to join the company by offering him a huge salary and a company car. ""Did you apply for that job?"" ""Well, I was very tempted, but I decided not to."" I was sorely (= very) tempted to resign after my boss screamed at me for the second time. I was really tempted to take the money. Chocolate cake? - Don't tempt me! I was tempted into ordering a whole new wardrobe."

вмовляти,іскушать leech

"input /ˈɪn.pʊt/ I didn't have much input into the project (= the help I gave was small). The power input will come largely from hydroelectricity. The inputs for the CD-ROM are at the back of the computer. an input device"

внесок, інвестиції

"possess /pəˈzes/ I don't possess a single DVD (= I don't have even one DVD). In the past the root of this plant was thought to possess magical powers. We're trying to bring out the artistic talents that many people possess without realizing it. She had already sold everything of value that she possessed. Ruth possessed great writing skills. He was charged with possessing a fake passport. ""I'm arresting you on suspicion of illegally possessing drugs, "" said the police officer."

володіти

"liberty /ˈlɪb.ə.ti/ For most citizens, liberty means the freedom to practise their religious or political beliefs. Hundreds of political prisoners are to be given their liberty (= released from prison). Of the ten men who escaped this morning from Dartmoor Prison, only two are still at liberty (= free or not yet caught). I'm not at liberty to reveal any names. These laws will restrict our ancient rights and liberties. He was an apostle of world liberty. 'Happiness', 'honesty' and 'liberty' are abstract nouns. He fought for his liberty. She bought her liberty with hard work. I am not at liberty to tell you the facts."

воля, свобода

"feud /fjuːd/ an argument that has existed for a long time between two people or groups, causing a lot of anger or violence: a family feud a ten-year-old feud between the two countries a bitter feud over land They've been feuding with their neighbours for years over a boundary issue. a feud between two influential families fig. The mayor has a longstanding feud with the media."

ворожнеча

astonished /əˈstɒn.ɪʃt/ [ + to infinitive ] I was astonished to see Miriam there. They looked astonished when I announced I was pregnant. The doctors were astonished at the speed of her recovery.

вражений leech

"nevertheless /ˌnev.ə.ðəˈles/ : I knew a lot about the subject already, but her talk was interesting nevertheless. The two rivals were nevertheless united by the freemasonry of the acting profession. Much-maligned for their derivative style, the band are nevertheless enduringly popular. Nevertheless, accidents still occur. ""Nevertheless"" is commonly used as a conjunctive adverb. The building is guarded around the clock, but robberies occur nevertheless."

все-таки,як би то не було

"within /wɪˈðɪn/ Two thirds of Californians live within 15 miles of the coast. In 1992 cross-border controls within the EU were dismantled. For orders within the UK, please enclose £2.50 for post and packing. The resort lies within easy reach of (= not far from) the ski slopes. We recommend that this wine should be consumed within six months. Within hours of the tragedy happening, an emergency rescue team had been assembled. The tickets should reach you within the week (= before the end of this week). He's very highly regarded within his profession. The target was now within range and so she took aim and fired. He could sense that his goal was within reach (= it could be reached). The cathedral spire was now within sight (= it could be seen). We came within five points of beating them (= we would have beaten them if we had had five more points). I was acting within the law (= legally). She managed to complete her last film well within budget. I am within my rights to refuse their request. He saw her as his main adversary within the company. The electricity company guarantees connection within 24 hours. Saturday staff needed - Inquire within. She's very good at keeping the peace within the family. If we plan carefully, we should be able to stay within our budget."

всередині, протягом, непізніше, майже,в межах, в думках

to enter the higher education establishment

вступити до вузу

narrow /ˈnær.əʊ/ a narrow bridge/passage/gap a narrow face narrow feet The little village has very narrow streets. We drove up a narrow dirt track to their house. They had a narrow escape when their car crashed. The Socialists won by a narrow/large majority. The evening sun slanted through the narrow window. The boats all have to pass through this narrow channel. The road narrows after the bridge. He narrowed his eyes in suspicion. They have narrowed the focus of the investigation, to concentrate on younger adults. We must strive to narrow the gap between rich and poor.

вузький, обмежений

"candid /ˈkæn.dɪd/ The two presidents have had candid talks about the current crisis. To be candid with you, I think you're making a dreadful mistake."

відвертий, щирий

distraction /dɪˈstræk.ʃən/ His lessons bore me to distraction. That dreadful noise is driving me to distraction. I can turn the television off if you find it a distraction. one of the distractions of city life

відволікання, розсіяння

"suspend /səˈspend/ The ferry service has been suspended for the day because of bad weather. The country's president has suspended the constitution and assumed total power. When you go to the theatre, you have to be willing to suspend disbelief (= to act as if you believe that what you are seeing is real or true, although you know that it is not). I'm suspending judgment (= not forming an opinion) on the book I'm reading until I've finished it. Mr Young was given a six-month jail sentence, suspended for two years (= if he commits another crime within two years, he will have to go to prison for six months for his original crime). She was suspended from school for fighting. He was suspended for four games after arguing with the referee. The builders worked on wooden platforms, suspended by ropes from the roof of the building. It was very uncomfortable lying on the hospital bed with my legs suspended in the air."

відкладати, вішати,виключати

detect /dɪˈtekt/ Some sounds cannot be detected by the human ear. Financial experts have detected signs that the economy is beginning to improve. High levels of lead were detected in the atmosphere. Radar equipment is used to detect (= find the position of) enemy aircraft. Theautomatically as soon as smoke is detected. Many serious illnesses can be nipped in the bud if they are detected early enough. I thought I could detect a slight West Country accent. In the future, cars equipped with on-board computers will be able to detect and avoid traffic jams automatically. I could detect subtle variances in fragrance as we strolled through the garden.

відкривати,виявляти

abrogate /ˈæberə.ɡeɪt/ The treaty was abrogated in 1929. Companies are really abrogating responsibility for safety. He seemed to abrogate his duty to withold law and order. Those in power abrogated their responsibility. The government is abrogating its duty to protect the safety of its citizens. Some parents completely abrogate responsibility for parenting to schools. Our information is that the next prime minister could abrogate the treaty.

відміняти

"treatment /ˈtriːt.mənt/ : Peter gets special treatment because he knows the boss. Prisoners of war were subjected to inhuman and degrading treatment. They were accused of inhumanity in their treatment of the hostages. She's had really unsympathetic treatment from the management. I don't expect special treatment - I just want to be treated fairly. We were given the full VIP treatment. 2) трактування, обговорення; дослідження; висвітлення several treatments of economic integration policies — декілька досліджень політики економічної інтеграції the level of treatment of these topics — рівень обговорення цих тем his treatment of the age-old problem of freedom and authority — його висвітлення одвічної проблеми свободи, влади surgical treatment"

відношення, обговорення, лікування,тракнування

"reflect [rɪ'flekt] The sea reflected back the bright sunlight. White walls reflect more light than dark walls. The clouds were reflected in the water. The election results do not always reflect back the views of the voters. The pulse reflects the condition of the heart."

відображати, відбиватися

"get through I tried to call her but couldn't get through. I got through to the wrong department Maybe he tried and he couldn't get through. I've been calling all morning, but I can't get through"

додзвонитися, досягти

prominent /ˈprɒm.ɪ.nənt/ a prominent Democrat a prominent member of the Saudi royal family The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights. New books are displayed in a prominent position on tables at the front of the store. The shop front occupies a very prominent position on the main street. His photo stood in a prominent place on her desk.

відомий, помітний

"reply /rɪˈplaɪ/ [ + speech ] ""Where are you going?"" I asked. ""Home,"" he replied. [ + that ] I replied that it was twelve o'clock. I try to reply to letters the day I receive them. to react to an action by someone else: She replied to the threats by going to the police. France took an early lead before Spain replied with three goals in 14 minutes. Since they refuse to reply, I think we've won the argument by default. He was angry but managed, with great self-restraint, to reply calmly. Do you think it's significant that he hasn't replied to my letter yet? Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet. The bank was expeditious in replying to my letter."

відповідати

"appropriate /əˈprəʊ.pri.ət/ appropriate footwear for the country Is this film appropriate for small children? I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time. Is this an appropriate occasion to discuss finance? Please complete the appropriate parts of this form (= the parts that are right or necessary for your particular situation) and return it as soon as possible. You would be well-advised to have the appropriate vaccinations before you go abroad. What would be an appropriate course of action in such a situation? We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate. Here is a list of possible answers. Please delete as appropriate. The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers. He lost his job when he was found to have appropriated some of the company's money. As the empire expanded, they eagerly appropriated the artistic styles of neigbouring provinces."

відповідний,доречний, привласнювати

"Differentiatе |ˌdɪfəˈrenʃɪeɪt| it's wrong to differentiate between pupils reason differentiates man from other animals It was hard at first to differentiate between the two styles of music. The only thing that differentiates the twins is the color of their eyes. I have known some difficulty in differentiating such attacks from those of epilepsy"

відрізняти, розрізняти

"leisure /ˈleʒ.ər/ leisure activities Most people only have a limited amount of leisure time. The town lacks leisure facilities such as a swimming pool or squash courts. Swimming pools usually come under 'leisure centres' in the phone directory. I don't have much opportunity for leisure pursuits these days. The leisure industry is booming . You can't have it both ways - you either work longer and get paid more or have more leisure time and get paid less. What do you do in your leisure time?"

вільний час

accurate /ˈæk.jə.rət/ an accurate machine an accurate description The figures they have used are just not accurate. Her novel is an accurate reflection of life in Spain. We hope to become more accurate in predicting earthquakes. The film makes no attempt to be historically accurate. Her predictions turned out to be uncannily accurate

вірний,точний

courtesy /ˈkɜː.tə.si/ You might get along better with your parents if you showed them some courtesy. [ + to infinitive ] He could at least have had the courtesy to say sorry. The president welcomed her visitors with the usual courtesies.

вічливість,чемність

"Perennial |pəˈrenɪəl| Flooding is a perennial problem for people living by the river. His jokes were old trusty perennials, always as good as new. Teddy bears are a perennial favorite with children. This variety of oregano is perennial. Lack of resources has been a perennial problem since the beginning. the perennial whine that movies aren't as good as they used to be"

вічний,постійний

"eternity /ɪˈtɜː.nə.ti/ They haven't been given these rights for (all) eternity - they should justify having them just like most other people have to. Religions gain some of their worldly power by claiming they have the key to eternity (= a state of existence outside normal life). an eternity The movie went on for what seemed like an eternity. Nine months is a long time for anyone, but it's an eternity for the very young. At her age, even a few months can seem like an eternity."

вічність,

"bark /bɑːk/ (of a dog) to make a loud, rough noise: They heard a dog barking outside. : The sergeant barked (out) a succession of orders to the new recruits. A dog in the next street was barking most of the night. We always know when someone's coming to the door because the dog barks. The baby started to cry when the puppy barked at her. The hounds spotted a rabbit in the distance and ran off barking excitedly. At the vet's, everyone was sitting quietly when my dog suddenly began to bark"

гаакати

"lawn /lɔːn/ Will you mow the lawn at the weekend The lawn was laid out in the form of the figure eight. Our lawn is frosted over. We enjoyed a leisurely picnic lunch on the lawn. You can't mow the lawn if it's wet."

газон

"ensure [ɪn'ʃuə] We will ensure equal opportunities for all. The book ensured his success. Please ensure (that) all lights are switched off. Ensure that a printer is installed."

гарантувати,обеспечить, впевнитись leech

nail Strike the nail home. She finally nailed her dream job. The FBI has nailed the hackers Nail the picture to the wall. Nail the board onto the wall! He nailed his eye on the wrecks. My sleeve hitched on the nail. He nailed down a spot at Harvard

гвоздь,схопити, прикувати

"smoothly /ˈsmuːð.li/ The road was blocked for two hours after the accident, but traffic is now flowing smoothly again. Lead is added to fuel to make car engines run more smoothly. The pregnancy's gone very smoothly so far. If all goes smoothly, we should arrive by nine o'clock. I drove through the gates, which closed smoothly behind me."

гладко, плавно

"swimmingly /ˈswɪm.ɪŋ.li/ Everything went swimmingly until Peter started talking about money. The whole atmosphere was that everything is going swimmingly and that if we stay with him it will be even better. Everything went swimmingly with him when he was before the board, until he was asked what was his father's occupation. Everything's going swimmingly"

гладко,без перешкод

"fee /fiː/ legal fees university fees an entrance/registration fee We couldn't pay the lawyer's fee. More examples The entrance fee is six pounds, two pounds for the unwaged. Someone proposed a motion to increase the membership fee to £500 a year. The students are holding a demonstration to protest against the increase in their fees. It was something of a hollow victory - she won the case but lost all her savings in legal fees. For a nominal fee, they will deliver orders to customers' homes."

гонорар, платня

"sin /sɪn/ to commit/confess a sin He thinks a lot about sin. [ + to infinitive ] informal I think it's a sin (= is morally wrong) to waste food, when so many people in the world are hungry. humorous For my sins (= as if it were a punishment), I'm organizing the office party this year. Roman Catholics go to confession to purge their souls from sin. He wanted to confess his sins before he died. She may have committed several sins, but greed was not among them. They are guilty of the sin of neglect. I think it's a sin to hit children."

гріх

"dignity /ˈdɪɡ.nə.ti/ He is a man of dignity and calm determination. She has a quiet dignity about her. I think everyone should be able to die with dignity. How could you wear something so indecent? Have you no dignity? In hospital, she felt stripped of all her dignity. He longs for a society in which the dignity of all people is recognized. He regarded the comments as an affront to his dignity. She comported herself with great dignity at her husband's funeral. I accepted his decision that he wished to die with dignity. He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. He felt what he was being asked to do took away his dignity and self-respect."

гідність

"enable /ɪˈneɪ.bəl/ [ + to infinitive ] Computerization should enable us to cut production costs by half. It is wrong to enable or support any addict to become re-addicted to any drug. Parents must always ask themselves if they are enabling their child's drug use. Some tests enable you to find out the sex of your baby before it's born. Only good team work will enable us to get the job done on time. I'm looking for a job which will enable me to develop my skills. The sophisticated avionics enable the helicopter to operate at night. Computerization has enabled us to do away with a lot of paperwork Saving enough money now will enable you to retire comfortably."

давати(кому-небудь) можливість, полегшувати

"along /əˈlɒŋ/ a romantic walk along the beach/river More examples We walked along the beach collecting small crabs in a bucket. The room was so dark, I had to feel my way along the wall to the door. The children ran down the bank, over the bridge and along the path. Halfway along the wall he overbalanced and fell. Cut along the dotted line. a row of houses along the river Cars were parked all along the road. Machine guns were mounted along the heights behind the town. She arranged her birthday cards along the shelf. She planted rose bushes along the length of the garden. Tall, luxuriant plants grew along the river bank. Thousands of troops have massed along the border in preparation for an invasion. Somewhere along this road there's a garage. We were just walking along, chatting. The coins jingled in her pocket as she walked along. She struggled along with an armful of clothes. You'll find the shampoo and the soap in the fourth aisle along from the entrance. We were going along at about 50 miles an hour. If you move along a bit, Tess can sit next to me. Why don't you take him along with you when you go? I'll bring some food along and we can have a picnic."

далі, уперед, разом

"vain/veɪn/ The doctors gave him more powerful drugs in the vain hope that he might recover. formal It was vain to pretend to himself that he was not disappointed. I tried in vain to start a conversation. All the police's efforts to find him were in vain. He was very vain about his hair and his clothes. a vain attempt to avoid responsibility Employers clearly hoped that the workers would stay longer, but their efforts were largely in vain (= unsuccessful)."

даремний,марний, самозакоханий

"occasionally /əˈkeɪ.ʒən.əl.i/ I see him occasionally in town. Occasionally I'll have a piece of chocolate, but it's very rare. The path follows the river closely, occasionally deviating round a clump of trees. You're bound to forget people's names occasionally. She only sees her niece occasionally, so she showers her with presents when she does. Does it never occur to you that I might like to be on my own occasionally? I don't mind helping her out occasionally, but this is getting beyond a joke."

деколи

perk /pɜːk/ A company car and a mobile phone are some of the perks that come with the job. Having such easy access to some of the best cinema and theatre is one of the perks of living in Sydney

додаткові пільги, надбавки

"additional /əˈdɪʃ.ən.əl/ The doctor has made an initial diagnosis, but there'll be an additional examination by a specialist. They looked to the government for additional support. An additional power switch for the radio is handily located next to the steering wheel. An additional grant has enabled the team to push forward with research plans. The education director is persevering in his attempt to obtain additional funding for the school. There's no additional charge for children under twelve. We plan to open an additional 10 to 12 stores next year. There will be no additional charge for this service. an additional $50,000/£1million/€35 billion, etc."

додаткові, допоміжні

"addition /əˈdɪʃ.ən/ Twice a week the children are tested in basic mathematical skills such as addition (= calculating the total of different numbers put together) and subtraction. In addition to his apartment in Manhattan, he has a villa in Italy and a castle in Scotland. All employees receive paid holiday and sick leave. In addition, we offer a range of benefits for new parents. He admits tofu is a useful addition to the range of meat-alternatives on offer. I have many exotic plants in my collection and passiflora or passionflower is my latest addition. A new secretary would be a welcome addition. We have had several new additions to the family recently (= new babies). Most working environments are improved by the addition of (= by adding) a few plants and pictures. We're building an addition to our house. The test involves simple calculations, such as addition and subtraction. Have you got any savings in addition to your savings account at the bank? The company announced several new additions to its product range. She's young and dynamic and will be a great addition to the team. With the addition of a few pictures on the walls, this room will look very homely. Some dentists are convinced that the addition of fluoride in water is ineffective."

додаток, доповнення

permit /pəˈmɪt/ The regulations do not permit much flexibility. [ + -ing verb ] The prison authorities permit visiting only once a month. [ + obj + to infinitive ] The security system will not permit you to enter without the correct password. As it was such a special occasion, she permitted herself a small glass of champagne. formal The law permits of no other interpretation. The Chancellor is looking to lower interest rates, when economic conditions permit. We have arranged to play tennis on Saturday, weather permitting (= if the weather is good enough). Entry to the club is only permitted on production of a membership card. Smoking is not permitted anywhere in this theatre. Some prisoners who want to start a family are to be permitted conjugal visits. Machine-readable passports will permit precise identity-checking. How can a loving, omnipotent God permit disease, war and suffering?

дозволяти.

"proof /pruːf/ [ + that ] Do they have any proof that it was Hampson who stole the goods? I have a suspicion that he's having an affair, though I don't have any concrete (= definite) proof. If anyone needs proof of Andrew Davies' genius as a writer, this novel is it. ""How old are you?"" ""21."" ""Do you have any proof on you?"" Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. The police have no definitive proof of her guilt. There's no absolute proof, but all the evidence suggests (that) he's guilty. I'm glad I had the forethought to make a copy of the letter, as proof of what had been promised. incontrovertible proof Do you have any kind of proof of purchase?"

доказ

"negotiate/nəˈɡəʊ.ʃi.eɪt/ The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers. I'm negotiating for a new contract. I've managed to negotiate (= get by discussion) a five percent pay increase with my boss. Despite the deep antipathies between them, the two sides have managed to negotiate an agreement. The government's official line has always been to refuse to negotiate with terrorists. The police negotiated with the gunman through an intermediary. We need someone who is practised at negotiating business deals. He spent ages negotiating for a pay increase, only to resign from his job soon after he'd received it."

домовлятися, отримати

give sb a hand These tax cuts will give industry a helping hand. Can I give you a hand?

допомогти

"precious/ˈpreʃ.əs/ a precious gift a precious moment/memory Clean water is a precious commodity in many parts of the world. You're so precious to me. More examples The museum is full of rare and precious treasures. a collection of precious objects precious stones Hurry up now, you're wasting precious time! This letter is really precious to me because it's the last one that Pete ever wrote."

дорогий,коханий, дорогоцінний

"gem /dʒem/ : He's a real gem - you'd be a fool to break up with him. The coffee house is a hidden gem (= something that not a lot of people know about). : The necklace was studded with diamonds, rubies, and other gems."

дорогоцінний камінь

"errand /ˈer.ənd/ I'll meet you at six, I've got some errands to do/run first. He would clean, do errands, and babysit for their 7-year-old daughter. I've got to run a few errands (= do errands) and then stop by my mother's."

доручення , завдання

"reproach /rɪˈprəʊtʃ/ The look of reproach on his face made her feel guilty. Your reproaches are useless - what's done is done. I can't reproach you anything. I do everything that's possible and don't need to reproach myself of anything. I won't apologize for spending time with your lady's maid, if ye have a mind to reproach me. You reproach me for playing golf? Indeed, Europeans constantly reproach Russia for the increasing level of state interference."

дорікати,сварити

chagrin /ˈʃæɡ.rɪn/ My children have never shown an interest in music, much to my chagrin Just imagine your chagrin When she sees you wander in To my chagrin, the magazine is owned by the father of Trent Preston

досада, засмучувати

"versed /vɜːst/ I'm not sufficiently versed in XML to understand what you're saying. He was well versed in all branches of the field and published extensively. I am not much versed in Egyptian hieroglyphics"

досвідчений

research /rɪˈsɜːtʃ/ /ˈriː.sɜːtʃ/ scientific/medical research a research student/assistant/laboratory They are carrying out/conducting/doing some fascinating research into/on the language of dolphins. UK His researches in the field of disease prevention produced unexpected results. He has dedicated his life to scientific research. He emphasized that all the people taking part in the research were volunteers.

досліджувати

"adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ Have we got adequate food for 20 guests? I didn't have adequate time to prepare. It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs. The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough). [ + to infinitive ] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs? Without the adequate provision of childcare, many women who wish to work are unable to do so. New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species. They demanded adequate remuneration for their work. Children need adequate amounts of nutritious foods to grow up strong and healthy. Parents complained that the new school didn't have adequate resources to deal with the large amount of pupils."

достатній, задовільний,компетентний

"adequate /ˈæd.ə.kwət/ Have we got adequate food for 20 guests? I didn't have adequate time to prepare. It's not a big salary but it's adequate for our needs. The council's provision for the elderly is barely adequate (= is not enough). [ + to infinitive ] Will future oil supplies be adequate to meet world needs? Without the adequate provision of childcare, many women who wish to work are unable to do so. New legislation still does not offer adequate protection for many endangered species. They demanded adequate remuneration for their work. Children need adequate amounts of nutritious foods to grow up strong and healthy. Parents complained that the new school didn't have adequate resources to deal with the large amount of pupils."

достатній,який відповідає вимогам

"dwell /dwel/ She dwelt in remote parts of Asia for many years. She dwelt in South Africa for ten years. Let me briefly dwell upon our vision of these reforms. He will dwell with them and they shall be His people. No,'s my roof, my house, and I let you dwell here."

жити , зупинялися

accessible /əkˈses.ə.bəl/ The resort is easily accessible by road, rail, and air. The problem with some of these drugs is that they are so very accessible. Lea Anderson is a choreographer who believes in making dance accessible. Covent Garden has made some attempt to make opera accessible to a wider public. The annotation of literary texts makes them more accessible. The village is isolated and accessible only by helicopter. Many smaller villages are only accessible by bus. All parts of the museum are accessible to wheelchairs. The book has succeeded in making philosophy accessible to a wider audience. The island is accessible only by ferry. Public areas and buildings are now more accessible to people with disabilities. By using more illustrations, he made the magazine more accessible to the public (= easier to understand).

доступний

"income /ˈɪŋ.kʌm/ Average incomes have risen by 4.5 percent over the past year. More help is needed for people on low incomes. I haven't had much income from my stocks and shares this year. The company's income has greatly improved: profit rose more than 50 percent last year. The report shows that poor families spend a larger proportion of their income on food. The money I get from teaching evening classes provides a supplement to my main income. It's an organization that offers free legal advice to people on low incomes"

дохід

"tease /tiːz/ I used to hate being teased about my red hair when I was at school. I was just teasing, I didn't mean to upset you. More examples Don't tease him about his weight - it's cruel. He said he was going to leave us there, but I think he was only teasing. They teased him mercilessly about his accent."

дражнити

"badger /ˈbædʒ.ər/ Stop badgering me - I'll do it when I'm ready. [ + into + -ing verb ] She's been badgering me into doing some exercise. [ + to infinitive ] Every time we go into a shop, the kids badger me to buy them sweets. Suddenly a badger crossed the road in front of us. Park officials want to preserve wilderness for mountain lions, badgers and other creatures. When a badger is foraging for earthworms, which it loves, it will stuff its nose into the earth and make a noise like a pig rooting. Ferrets are preyed on by coyotes, raptors, badgers and skunks."

дражнити,приставати,чіплятися ,борсук

enrage /ɪnˈreɪdʒ/ Plans to build a new nightclub in the neighbourhood have enraged local residents. He was enraged at the article about him.

дратувати,бісити leech

"ancient /ˈeɪn.ʃənt/ U ancient civilizations/rights/laws ancient monuments/ruins/woodlands the ancient kingdoms of Mexico People have lived in this valley since ancient times. History, ancient and modern, has taught these people an intense distrust of their neighbours.: He's got an ancient laptop."

древній, античний

"sulk /sʌlk/ If she doesn't get what she wants she goes into a sulk just like a child. He spent the whole day in a sulk."

дутися,бути сердитим

"valid /ˈvæl.ɪd/ a valid argument/criticism/reason My way of thinking might be different from yours, but it's equally valid. My passport is valid for another two years. Is this contract/ticket/agreement still valid? The judge remarked that ignorance was not a valid defence. For the experiment to be valid, it is essential to record the data accurately. Their arguments were valid a hundred years ago and they still hold good today. You need to trawl through a lot of data to get results that are valid."

дійсний, вагомий,діючий leech

"divide /dɪˈvaɪd/ At the end of the lecture, I'd like all the students to divide into small discussion groups. After the Second World War Germany was divided into two separate countries. I think we should divide (up) the costs equally among/between us. There's a narrow alley that divides our house from the one next door. This path marks the dividing line between my land and my neighbour's. She divides her time between her apartment in New York and her house in the Berkshires."

ділити,розбиватись ,

"miserable /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ He's good at some sports, like tennis, but he's just miserable at football. Maybe the outing wouldn't be completely miserable."

жалюгідний, убогий, кепський

"miserable /ˈmɪz.ər.ə.bəl/ She's miserable living on her own. miserable weather What a miserable existence! How could anyone live in such awful conditions? She has a miserable existence living with him. Mark always has such a miserable expression on his face. He's a miserable old git. When I'm feeling miserable I go shopping and spoil myself - a couple of new dresses always make me feel better. She's a miserable old trout who complains about everything."

жалюгідний,нещасний

"pity /ˈpɪt.i/ The girl stood gazing in/with pity at the old lion in the cage. She agreed to go out with him more out of pity than anything. These people don't want pity, they want practical help. ""Can't you go to the party? Oh, that's (such) a pity."" [ + (that) ] It's a pity (that) children spend so little time outside nowadays. [ + (that) ] Pity (that) you didn't remember to give me the message. What a pity you're ill! ""I called the restaurant, but they're closed tonight."" ""Pity."" We'll have to leave early, more's the pity (= and I am unhappy about it). The pity was that so few people bothered to come. We took pity on a couple of people waiting in the rain for a bus and gave them a lift. I struggled up the steps with my bags until eventually someone took pity and helped me. It's a pity Christmas has become so commercialized. ""She can't come."" ""What a pity."" I was toiling up the hill with four heavy bags when he took pity on me. His heart ached with pity for her. They took pity on the stray cat and fed it."

жалість,співчуття ,жаль

"gesture /ˈdʒes.tʃər/ The prisoner raised his fist in a gesture of defiance as he was led out of the courtroom. She made a rude gesture at the other driver. ""All this is mine, "" she said with a sweeping arm gesture. Since they spoke only Swahili, we used signs and gestures to make ourselves understood. The taxi driver made a rude gesture as he overtook us. He threw his hands up in a gesture of despair. When she ruffled the boy's hair, it was meant as a playful gesture - but he was furious. The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill. Eating boiled potatoes instead of chips was his only gesture towards healthy eating. Releasing the hostages has been seen as a goodwill gesture. Five hundred troops were sent in, more as a gesture of strength than as a real threat. The demonstration is a pointless gesture of defiance against the government. What better finale to her career than this extravagant gesture"

жест

viable /ˈvaɪ.ə.bəl/ In order to make the company viable, it will unfortunately be necessary to reduce staffing levels. I am afraid your plan is not commercially/economically/financially/politically viable. able to continue to exist as or develop into a living being: There is a continuing debate about the age at which a human foetus can be considered viable. The project is not financially viable . We have concerns about whether the government will be able to provide viable social services for poorer families/provide poorer families with viable social services. The government wants to encourage viable self-contained rural communities. It was not viable to support ourselves on such as small plot of land. We hope to provide a viable alternative to car travel.

життєздатна,практично здійснена

"cruel /ˈkruː.əl/ Don't tease him about his weight - it's cruel. Children can be very cruel to each other"

жорстокий

"vicious /ˈvɪʃ.əs/ a vicious thug a vicious dog The police said that this was one of the most vicious attacks they'd ever seen. He gave her a vicious look. a large collection of vicious medieval torture instruments a vicious lie/accusation/rumour I have a vicious headache. They were the victims of a vicious racist attack. These otters are particularly vicious beasties, with very sharp teeth. He was set upon by a vicious dog. The insurance business suffered from a vicious cycle of boom and bust. He was subjected to the most vicious calumny, but he never complained and never sued."

жорстокий, злий,розпусний

"pie in the sky Their plans to set up their own business are just pie in the sky. I wanted to be a major league baseball player, but I knew it was probably pie in the sky. This is not pie in the sky; this can be done. I don't want your pie in the sky when I die. None of his pie in the sky ideas ever work out"

журавель в небі , щось нездійсненне

"the pros and cons You have to weigh up all the pros and cons of the matter before you make a decision. We're just weighing up the pros and cons of moving to a bigger house"

за і проти

"amuse /əˈmjuːz/ I've brought an article from yesterday's paper that I thought might amuse you. [ + obj + to infinitive ] I think it amuses him to see people make fools of themselves. Apparently these stories are meant to amuse. We amused ourselves by watching the passers-by. Shall I put on a film to amuse the kids? Joan was not amused by the joke her brother told. His attempts to appear sophisticated amused everyone. Could you think of a few games to amuse the children on the journey? I wonder what's amusing the boys so much - is it Granny's hat? A baby crawled to the front of the church during the sermon, which amused the congregation."

забавляти, розважати

"forbid /fəˈbɪd/ The law forbids the sale of cigarettes to people under the age of 16. [ + to infinitive ] He's obviously really embarrassed about it because he forbade me to tell anyone. He is forbidden from leaving the country. I forbid you to marry him! Diplomatic etiquette forbids calling for the death of a national leader. She does a lot of work for charities, but her modesty forbids her from talking about it. City Ordinance 126 forbids car parking in this area of New York. She obtained a restraining order forbidding her partner from seeing their two children."

забороняти

"curtain /ˈkɜː.tən/ Heavy curtains blocked out the sunlight. to draw (= open or close) the curtains They could see nothing through the curtain of rain/smoke. The audience was still laughing as the curtain fell. He pulled the curtain aside. I'm trying to match up this wallpaper with some suitable curtain material."

завіса,штори

"enigma[i'nigmə] one of the great enigmas of our time To his friends, he was always something of an enigma. The neighbours regarded him as something of an enigma."

загадка;загадкова людина

"gross /ɡrəʊs/ A person's gross income is the money they earn before tax is deducted from it. Once wrapped, the gross weight of the package is 2.1 kg. She earns £30,000 a year gross. I earn £15,000 gross, but my net income is about £12,000. His gross annual income is over half a million pounds. This graph shows the gross domestic product of all the European countries. Tax is payable on the gross weight of the cargo. The label gives the gross and net weight of the product."

загальна кількість,грубий

"come round Come round tonight and we'll watch a video. Nick came round earlier. Do you want to come round and play chess later? The children came round for tea. He's always coming round for a chat. He'll come round to my point of view, given a bit of time. Do you still dislike your office, or have you come round to thinking it's all right?"

заглянути ненадовго, (to)змінювати думку

"sharpen ['ʃɔ:pən] Sharpen all your blunt knives. This drug will sharpen your vision. His face sharpened like the face of a sick man. Can you sharpen the image? We had to sharpen our arguments. The lecture sharpened my understanding of the topic."

загострювати, точити

menace /ˈmen.ɪs/ Drunk drivers are a menace to everyone. Dogs running loose are a public menace. the menace of industrial pollution He had a slight air of menace which made me uneasy. He spoke with a hint of menace.

загроза,небезпека

"Meaning of delighted in English delighted / di'laɪ.tɪd/ a delighted audience Pat was delighted with her new house. I was delighted at/by your news. [ + that ] I'm absolutely delighted that you can come. [ + to infinitive ] We'd be delighted to come to dinner on Friday. The audience was clearly delighted with the performance. She said she didn't care about it, but I believe she was secretly delighted. Le Tissier was delighted when he received his England call-up. The whole school is delighted about Joel's success in the championships. If you'd care to bring your young man along too, we should be delighted to meet him."

задоволений

"content /kənˈtent/ He seems fairly content with (his) life. [ + to infinitive ] They're content to socialize with a very small circle of people. I was just content to see my daughter in such a stable relationship but a grandchild, that really was the icing on the cake. I'd be content with a modest income. He's quite content living on his own. I'm content to sit at the back. They were content with second hand clothes."

задоволений

"terrific /təˈrɪf.ɪk/ a terrific opportunity You look terrific! Mr Jones thought my history paper was terrific. You've passed your exam? That's terrific! The children built a terrific tree house."

класний

"pleased /pliːzd/ a pleased expression/smile Are you pleased about John's promotion? We're so pleased that you're able to come to the wedding. I'm really pleased with your work this term. I'm pleased to hear you're feeling better. The personnel manager will be pleased to advise you. I'm only too (= very) pleased to help. ""I'm so pleased to see you, "" he beamed . I couldn't help smiling when I thought of how pleased she was going to be. To tell you the truth I'm quite pleased he's not coming. You could tell from her voice that she wasn't pleased. I'm pleased to say that I'm now the proud owner of a new car!"

задоволений

"Treat |triːt| She treated me to tea. She treats me like one of the family. It was my turn to treat. Let me treat you to dinner. He treats me like dirt. She treats everything I say as a joke. The new book treats the history of China I was treated like a queen. Let's go out to lunch — my treat. She was treated for asthma. Who's going to stand treat? The doctor treated my broken leg. Everyone was treated the same way. to give oneself a treat the music was a real treat its a great treat to me to be in the country they took the boy along for a treat"

задоволення,пригощати,відносити,лікувати

"jealous /ˈdʒel.əs/ a jealous husband/wife Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend. He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks."

заздрісний

consist in sth The beauty of air travel consists in its speed and ease. For her, happiness consists in watching television and reading magazines. The beauty of this picture consists in its balance of colours. Freedom consists in the absence of oppressive laws.

заключається в

"Murphy's law /ˌmɜː.fiz ˈlɔː/ (UK offensive also Sod's law): The bus is always late but today when I was late it came on time - that's Murphy's law!"

закон подлості

ogle /ˈəʊ.ɡəl/ I saw you ogling the woman in the red dress!

закоханий погляд

expire /ɪkˈspaɪər/ My passport expires next month. The contract between the two companies will expire at the end of the year

закінчитись,істєчь

remain /rɪˈmeɪn/ The doctor ordered him to remain in bed for a few days. Most commentators expect the basic rate of tax to remain at 25 percent. [ + to infinitive ] A great many things remain to be done (= have not yet been done). He remained silent. It remains a secret. The bank will remain open while renovations are carried out. After the flood, nothing remained of the village. Only a few hundred of these animals remain today. The judge directed the defendant to remain silent. For reasons of personal safety, the informant wishes to remain anonymous. We have to invest in new technology if we are to remain competitive. The area has remained virtually unchanged in 50 years. The truth about the accident remains hidden beneath a shroud of secrecy.

залишатися

intimidate /ɪnˈtɪm.ɪ.deɪt/ They were intimidated into accepting a pay cut by the threat of losing their jobs. Don't let those bullies intimidate you; just walk away from them. They had begun by being intimidated by the new machine, but quickly had adapted to it.

залякувати,лякати leech

"entice /ɪnˈtaɪs/ The adverts entice the customer into buying things they don't really want. People are being enticed away from the profession by higher salaries elsewhere. [ + to infinitive ] A smell of coffee in the doorway enticed people to enter the shop."

заманювати

"swap /swɒp/ When you've finished reading your book, and I've finished mine, can we swap? We swapped addresses with the people we met on holiday. When he got a job in a bank, he had to swap his jeans and T-shirt for a suit (= he had to wear formal clothes instead of informal ones). [ + two objects ] I'll swap you my chocolate bar for your peanuts. We spent the evening swapping (= telling each other) stories/jokes. Would you mind swapping those plates over? We swapped houses during the children's school holidays. Do you want to swap places? If you prefer to sit next to Chris, I'll swap seats with you. They've swapped their old car for a much larger one He swapped clothes with his brother. We need to swap ideas. The girls sat, swapping gossip."

заміняти,обмінюватись

"in exchange of an exchange of ideas/information They were given food and shelter in exchange for work. She proposes an exchange of contracts at two o'clock. Several people were killed during the exchange of gunfire. In exchange for the hostages, the terrorists demanded safe-conduct out of the country. The virus is contracted through exchange of bodily fluids. I might offer them my old camera in part exchange for a new one."

замість,взамєн

abandon /əˈbæn.dən/ We had to abandon the car. By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned. As a baby he was abandoned by his mother. We were sinking fast, and the captain gave the order to abandon ship. If disturbed, the bird may abandon the nest, leaving the chicks to die. It was his instinct for self-preservation that led him to abandon his former friends and transfer his allegiance to the new rulers. According to an eyewitness account, the thieves abandoned their vehicle near the scene of the robbery and then ran off. The police are trying to trace the mother of a newborn baby found abandoned outside a hospital. The house had been abandoned for several years before they decided to demolish it.

занедбаний,залишений

suspense /səˈspens/ She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him. The suspense is killing me (= I am extremely eager to know what is going to happen). There is a gradual build-up of suspense throughout the film, until it comes to an unexpected ending.

занепокоєння, тривога очікування; напружений інтерес; схвильованість (читача)

"anew[ə'nju:] The process begins anew each spring. He wanted to write the story anew. starting life anew in a fresh place I was ready to leave everything behind and start anew in California. He demonstrated anew that he's not a good leader"

заново, по-іншому

shallow /ˈʃæl.əʊ/ The stream was fairly shallow so we were able to walk across it. She told her children to stay in the shallow end (of the swimming pool). Fry the onions in a shallow pan. These beech trees have shallow roots (= roots which do not go very deep into the ground).

мілкий

"spare /speər/ a spare key/tyre spare sheets and blankets Do you have a spare pen? We have a spare room if you want to stay overnight with us. Could I have a word with you when you have a spare moment/minute? UK informal ""Do you want this cake?"" ""Yes, if it's going spare (= if no one else wants it)."" I like to paint in my spare time. More examples I keep a spare tyre in the back of the car. Do it in a spare moment at the weekend or whenever - it really doesn't matter. We should be in when you arrive, but if the worst comes to the worst, the neighbours have a spare key and will let you into the house. We were able to bunk down in a spare room for the night. He bought an old engine and cannibalized it for spare parts. Let's hope we can spare Chelsea the same fate.. We wanted to protect her, spare her from suffering."

запасний,вберегти,обходитись

"assure[ə'ʃʊə] assure comfort assure the total absence of nuclear weapons(ядерного оружия) assure compliance (выполнение) assure good work assure life in a company They assured us that they would not be late. Они заверили нас, что не опоздают. I can assure you that you won't be disappointed. Уверяю, вы не будете разочарованы. The doctor assured the father of his baby's safety. I can assure you that appropriate action will be taken. They were assured against any unforeseen consequences. I assured him that traveling to Cambodia was safe. The excellent reviews given to the film have assured its success"

запевняти, гарантувати, страхувати (життя)

enrolment /ɪnˈrəʊl.mənt/ Enrolment during the school year is limited to about 40 students. We are accepting enrolments onto trials for new cancer therapies. She said officials are pleasantly surprised by the high numbers for the first month of enrolment in the insurance scheme. Women make up half the enrolment at the local university. No formal qualifications are required for enrolment; all that is needed is a desire to learn.

записуватися на курс

enrol /ɪnˈrəʊl/ Is it too late to enrol at the college? I enrolled for/in/on the modern art course. He is enrolled as a part-time student. enrol sb for/in/on sth Under the new rules, employees could be enrolled in a company-sponsored retirement program unless they opt out of it.

записуватися, зараховувати

"inquire /ɪnˈkwaɪər/ Shall I inquire about the price of tickets? [ + question word ] She called to inquire when her car would be ready. [ + speech ] ""Where are we going?"" he inquired politely. ""How is your wife now, Charles?"" ""She's improving, thank you. It's kind of you to inquire."" Mrs Tuck called half an hour ago to inquire whether her order was ready. I thought it might be rude to inquire about her ex-husband. I have a customer on the phone inquiring about the publication date. ""Are you the manager of this establishment?"", he inquired sternly."

запитувати,цікавитися

prevent /prɪˈvent/ Label your suitcases to prevent confusion. [ + -ing verb ] His disability prevents him (from) driving. The police seem to be powerless to prevent these attacks. She would go over the accident again and again in her mind, wishing that she could somehow have prevented it.

запобігти

"invitation /ˌɪn.vɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ : Thanks for the invitation to your birthday party. I'm happy to accept your invitation. The first day of the exhibition will be by invitation (only) (= only those who have been invited can come). More examples The invitation says to wear evening dress. I delivered her invitation by hand . They had to refuse the dinner invitation because of a prior engagement . The invitation was written in beautiful italic script. We received another invitation to a wedding this morning. Leaving your house unlocked is an open (= clear) invitation to burglars."

запрошення, провокація

belatedly /bɪˈleɪ.tɪd.li/ Both drivers belatedly realized they were on a collision path but were unable to stop their trains. The golf industry belatedly initiated efforts to make the game more child- and woman-friendly. Belatedly, I realized that a lot of people in the house were foreigners. Steichen was belatedly recognized as the founding father of modern fashion photography. The tech giant only belatedly realized the importance of courting politicians. The company belatedly launched an e-commerce venture.

запізніло

"contagious /kənˈteɪ.dʒəs/ The infection is highly contagious, so don't let anyone else use your towel. Keep him out of school until he's not contagious anymore. Fear is contagious."

заразний

score /skɔːr/ Tennant scored (a goal) in the last minute of the game. In American football, a touchdown scores (= is worth) six points. She scored 18 out of 20 in the spelling test.

заробити очки,рахунок

"presumptuous[pri'zempʧʊəs] Would it be presumptuous of me to ask why you are so miserable? The presumptuous doctor didn't even bother to explain to me the treatment that I would be receiving. It's a little presumptuous of you to assume that I'm your new best friend just because I invited you along."

зарозумілий, безцеремонний; нахабний

"credit /ˈkredɪt/ I did most of the work but Dan got all the credit! We should give her credit for her honesty. I can't take full credit for this meal - Sam helped. be a credit to sb/sth быть гордостью кого-либо/чего-либо Giorgio is a credit to his family."

заслуга,похвала

dazzle /ˈdæz.əl/ I was dazzled by the sunlight. I was dazzled by his charm and good looks.

засліплений

"tan /tæn/ She came back from Spain with a deep tan. Annabelle was flaunting her tan in a little white dress. The couch comes in tan and green. The spider varies in colour from light tan to dark brown. I've been back from holiday a week and my tan is fading. He was lying in the sun working on his tan. Even a slight tan is a sign of skin damage. Why this obsession with getting a tan? The tights come in black, dark brown, or tan."

засмага,рудуватою+коричневий

"conspiracy /kənˈspɪr.ə.si/ The three men are accused of conspiracy. [ + to infinitive ] She has been charged with conspiracy to murder. I think there was a conspiracy to keep me off the committee. They are both charged with conspiracy to defraud an insurance company of $20 000. It's all part of a conspiracy to keep women down. He believes there is a right-wing conspiracy organized by the CIA and the military-industrial complex to maneuver the country into another war. The tape recordings provided prosecutors with the smoking gun they needed to prove he'd been involved in the conspiracy."

зговір,змова

"establish /ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/ The brewery was established in 1822. These methods of working were established in the last century. There is a strong need to establish effective communication links between staff, parents, pupils, and external bodies. When the college was established in 1546, it inherited a hall from each of three antecedent institutions. The two brothers established a clothes retailing business. An international medical conference was established for the interchange of new ideas and approaches. An aid programme was established to oil the wheels of economic reform in the region. Grants will be given to establish centres of excellence in this field of research. His reputation for carelessness was established long before the latest problems arose. He's established himself as a dependable source of information. After three months we were well established in/at our new house/new jobs."

засновувати,створювати

reassure /ˌriː.əˈʃɔːr/ [ + to infinitive ] I was nervous on my first day at college, but I was reassured to see some friendly faces. [ + (that) ] He reassured me (that) my cheque would arrive soon.

заспокоювати

obselete /.eb.səlˈiːt/ Gas lamps became obsolete when electric lighting was invented. Typewriters have been rendered obsolete by computers.

застарілий

delay /dɪˈleɪ/ My plane was delayed by an hour. Heavy snow delayed the start of the game. [ + -ing verb ] I think we should delay deciding about this until next year. I was delayed by traffic. If you delay now, the opportunity might be lost. The new treatment can delay the onset of the disease by several years. This decision may delay the process of European unification.

затримка

"detention/dɪˈten.ʃən/ Concern has been expressed about the death in detention of a number of political prisoners. : She's had four detentions this term. [ U ] He claimed that his detention by the authorities was unlawful."

затримка, залишення (після уроків); арешт

"defence /dɪˈfens/ When Helen criticized me, Chris came/rushed to my defence (= quickly supported me). The book is a closely argued defence of (= something that supports) the economic theory of Keynes. The towers were once an important part of the city's defences. A good diet helps build the body's natural defences. Whenever anyone criticizes her husband, she immediately jumps to his defence. The team has a strong attack, but its defence is weak. They put up a sturdy defence of their proposal. Huge sums of money are spent on national defence. They have been strengthening their border defences in preparation for war"

захист

"defend /dɪˈfend/ How can we defend our homeland if we don't have an army? White blood cells help defend the body against infection. They are fighting to defend their beliefs/interests/rights. He vigorously defended his point of view. The president was asked how he could defend (= explain his support for) a policy that increased unemployment. I'm going to karate lessons to learn how to defend myself. All the police officers were equipped with shields to defend themselves against the rioters. The general rallied his forces to defend the town. A female lion defends her young ferociously. Instead of defending traditional values, the church frequently seems weak-kneed and irresolute. In the past, the party would have closed ranks around its leader and defended him loyally."

захистити

"take over The firm was badly in need of restructuring when she took over. take sth over The asset management company took over the bank's bad loans. The firm has been taken over by one of its main competitors. Some workers will lose their jobs as machines take over. take over as sth When he died, his son took over as CEO. take over from sb He took over from Tony as head of department last year."

захопити владу, приймати (посаду) від іншого

"capture /ˈkæp.tʃər/ Two of the soldiers were killed and the rest were captured. Rebel forces captured the city after a week-long battle. nt of the vote. Several attempts were made to capture the animal. One suspect has already been captured. Eleven rebel fighters were killed and two trucks were captured. He was captured by enemy forces and sent to a prison camp for the rest of the war. Three of the gang's members were captured and sent to prison."

захопити,взяти в полон

thrill /θrɪl/: the thrill of winning a competition So why do people still go hunting - is it the thrill of the chase? It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years. The video shows the thrills and spills (= excitement and accidents) of motor racing. The 22-year-old swimmer thrilled the world with his performance.

захоплюватись

"coincidencе /kəʊˈɪn.sɪ.dəns/ You chose exactly the same wallpaper as us - what a coincidence! Is it just a coincidence that the wife of the man who ran the competition won first prize? a series of strange/amazing coincidences We hadn't planned to be in France at the same time as Ann and Charles - it was just a happy coincidence. Meeting you here in Rome is a remarkable coincidence. By some extraordinary coincidence, I sat down right opposite your mother in the train. Do you think it was just a coincidence that she chose her own granddaughter's picture for first prize? There were a whole series of spooky coincidences - for example we both married men with the same name and on the same day."

збіг

"accuse /əˈkjuːz/ ""It wasn't my fault."" ""Don't worry, I'm not accusing you."" He's been accused of robbery/murder. Are you accusing me of lying? The surgeon was accused of negligence. The government stands accused of eroding freedom of speech. She's been accused of acting dishonestly. She accused her employer of sex discrimination . He's been accused of robbery/murder. Are you accusing me of lying? ""It wasn't my fault."" ""Don't worry, I'm not accusing you."""

звинувачувати

conventional /kənˈven.ʃən.əl/: conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes conventional medicine/farming a conventional wedding disapproving I find his art dull and conventional. What a conventional, middle-aged attitude he has to life! Autosuggestive techniques can help in the treatment of diseases which cannot be cured by conventional medicine. I use a conventional oven. He despises their conventional attitudes. I prefer a more conventional style of dress. We were raised in a conventional, middle-class family. It's a conventional hot-water heater (= of the usual type).

звичайний, пристойний

acid /ˈæs.ɪd/ acetic/hydrochloric/lactic acid Vinegar is an acid. Nitric acid will dissolve most animal tissue. Pour exactly 100 ml of sulphuric acid into a measuring cylinder. Below pH 6.5 is acid, above pH 7.5 is alkaline. phosphoric acid a highly corrosive acid

кислота,кислий

"surrender /sərˈen.dər/ They would rather die than surrender (to the invaders). I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate. The rebels' ammunition is almost finished and it is only a matter of time before they surrender. After their defeat in battle, the soldiers surrendered. They laid down their weapons and surrendered. The troops in front of us either surrendered or offered only token resistance. The police demanded that the gang surrender their weapons. Neither side is willing to surrender any territory/any of their claims."

здаватися

"holy moly /ˌhəʊ.li ˈməʊ.li/ See that house? Holy moly! Didn't anyone say, ""Holy moly, this could blow up in our face""? ""I think it was nineteen hundred dollars."" —""Holy moly!"" I thought, ""Holy moly, this is gorgeous."" Holy moley, if this is one of the best hospitals, I'd hate to see the worst."

здивування:господи,мама Мія,нічого собі

undertake /ˌʌn.dəˈteɪk/ She undertook to complete the project in six months. Dr Johnson undertook the task of writing a comprehensive English dictionary. We chose not to undertake the project because of the enormous costs involved. The researchers undertook a series of studies I will undertake that he has not heard a word Students are required to undertake simple experiments. The bill requires owners to undertake remedial work on dilapidated buildings. This is one of the largest aid projects ever undertaken.

здійснити, брати на себе, гарантувати,ручатись

"Trespass |ˈtrespəs| to trespass against the law trespass upon smb.'s time trespass beyond the circle trespass upon somebody's hospitality(гостеприимство) trespass on rights She is trespassing upon my privacy I am afraid that I have trespassed a little upon the patience of the Reader. He would not trespass any longer upon the indulgence of the proprietors. ...by my troth, I will not trespass on your precious property... He told me I was trespassing. She was arrested for trespassing on government property. The sign said "No Trespassing.""

зловживати, порушувати

"chicken out Well, there was some concern you might chicken out.. I knew you'd chicken out. No, I didn't chicken out, man.. You thought I'd chicken out? Who thought I would chicken out? If I chicken out now, I'll no longer be true to who I am. That is, if you don't chicken out and run scared this time."

злякатися

"diminish /dɪˈmɪn.ɪʃ/ I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help. These memories will not be diminished by time. What he did has seriously diminished him in many people's eyes. We've seen our house diminish greatly/sharply/substantially in value over the last six months. Later on in life the sex drive tends to diminish. Rising unemployment has diminished the bargaining power of people with jobs. The inaccuracy of the missiles greatly diminishes their effectiveness. Her popularity as a singer has diminished since the glory days of the 1980s. Fresh snow meant that our chances of reaching the summit slowly diminished. You need to diminish your control on him."

зменшувати, послаблювати

"shrink /ʃrɪŋk/ Your sweater will shrink if you wash it at too high a temperature. The company's profits have shrunk from $5.5 million to $1.25 million. The productivity improvements have shrunk our costs by 25 percent."

зменшуватися

"decline /dɪˈklaɪn/ formal The land declines sharply away from the house. The latest opinion poll shows that the president's popularity has declined. Profits have declined as a result of the recent drop in sales. The levels of trade union and political activism in this country have greatly declined in the past 15 years. Her popularity has declined since her triumphal return from exile two years ago. Their economy has expanded enormously, while ours, by/in contrast, has declined. I invited him to the meeting but he declined. He declined my offer. [ + to infinitive ] They declined to tell me how they had obtained my address."

зменшуватися,іти на спад,відмовлятись

compel /kəmˈpel/ [ + to infinitive ] As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter. formal The new circumstances compelled a change in policy. Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust. At school, we were compelled to wear uniforms, which I hated.

змушувати,домогтись leech

"Change of pace Plus, I needed a change of pace. My parents thought I needed a change of pace. I am convinced that, in order to achieve that end, a change of pace and direction is required. Change of pace might do me some good, sir. Well, if you're looking for a change of pace, you can take these reimbursement forms down to Accounting for me. Since it had not in the past given priority to gender equality, it was now time for a change of pace and for intensified efforts on its part"

змінити обстановку,змінити темпи

"alter /ˈɒl.tər/ We've had to alter some of our plans. Although the cost of making phone calls is going up, the charge for connecting to the internet will not alter. Giving up our car has radically altered our lifestyle. I took the coat back to the shop to have it altered. Even a clear finish will alter the colour of wood slightly. These are radical changes which will alter the complexion of the British contemporary dance scene. You can alter the whole appearance of a room just by lighting it in a certain way. Closing the factory would irrevocably alter the character of the local community for the worse. Drugs can alter your perception of reality."

змінювати

succeed He succeeded his father as editor of the paper. When the Queen dies, her eldest son will succeed to the throne. In the weeks that succeeded, five more patients showed similar symptoms. Almost from its beginnings, New York has produced succeeding generations of intellectuals.

зміняти, йти на зміну,успадковувати

despise /dɪˈspaɪz/ The two groups despise each other. She despised him for the way he treated her sister. He despised himself for being such a coward.

зневажати leech

outward /ˈaʊt.wəd/ The outward appearance of the building has not changed at all in 200 years. If he is suffering, he certainly shows no outward sign of it. To all outward appearances everything was fine, but under the surface the marriage was very shaky. outward investment (= investment in other companies/countries) We have the chance to build an outward-looking Europe that lives up to its global responsibilities.

зовнішній , зовнішність

treason /ˈtriː.zən/ In 1606 Guy Fawkes was executed for treason. In 1807, Burr was arrested and tried for treason, but he was acquitted.

зрада leech

sample /ˈsɑːm.pəl/ a free sample of shampoo samples of carpet/curtain material Please bring some samples of your work to the interview. a nationally representative sample of 200 schools We asked a random sample of people what they thought. The study was carried out with such a small sample that its results are invalid Water samples taken from streams were analysed for contamination by chemicals. They looked at the blood samples under the microscope. The samples varied in quality but were generally acceptable.

зразок, приклад

bring off something Terry brought off the presentation without a hitch(заминка)

зробити успішно

"expansion /ɪkˈspæn.ʃən/ the rapid expansion of the software industry Expansion into new areas of research is possible. an expansion of industry We need a dynamic expansion of trade with other countries. The president said NATO expansion will finally erase the boundary line in Europe artificially created by the Cold War. Lack of space is the main restraint on the firm's plans for expansion. Any further industrial expansion in the area will face fierce opposition from environmentalists. Given the necessary investment, this region is perfect for economic expansion."

зростання, розвиток

"convenience /kənˈviː.ni.ən| I like the convenience of living close to work. Just for convenience, I'm going to live at my mother's place until my new apartment is ready. The goods will be delivered at your convenience convenient /kənˈviː.ni.ənt/ Our local shop has very convenient opening hours. A bike's a very convenient way of getting around. [ + that ] It's very convenient that you live near the office. [ + to infinitive ] I find it convenient to be able to do my banking online. What time would it be convenient for me to come over? a very convenient bus service Our new house is very convenient for (= near to) the kids' school. It's very convenient for me to get to the station. It's not really convenient for you to come this afternoon. The house is in a convenient location for travelling to London. It would be more convenient if I could pick up the children at four. I find ready cooked meals very convenient."

зручний,зручність

"hold a candle She couldn't hold a candle to the real thing in any category of anything. Doesn't hold a candle to your Crocodile Dundee thing. I can't hold a candle to her. She's a good person, and Martin couldn't hold a candle to her as a scientist. , the Gwendolyn Charlotte and not hold a candle. Still don't hold a candle to what we had."

зрівнятись, в подметки не годиться

"ripe /raɪp/ Those bananas aren't ripe yet - they're still green. The pods split open when the beans are ripe. The oil is made by crushing and pressing ripe olives. The fruit turns red when it is ripe. The fruit is picked before it turns ripe."

зрілий

"Mature |məˈtʃʊr| He has a mature outlook on life. I need to mature my thoughts. She's very mature for her age. Show-business is a mature industry. He has matured a lot since he left home. I want a mature and meaningful relationship. Mature apple trees are typically 20 feet tall. The human brain isn't fully mature until about age 25. He matured fast. Wine and cheese mature with age. His parents didn't think he was mature enough to live on his own."

зрілий, ретельно обдумувати,витриманий (вино)

collide /kəˈlaɪd/ The two vans collided at the crossroads. It was predicted that a comet would collide with one of the planets.

зіштовхнутись

"retire /rɪˈtaɪər/ Since retiring from the company, she has done voluntary work for a charity. He is due to retire as chief executive next year.: She retired from the competition after pulling a leg muscle. Following the merger, he was retired with a generous pension. He is planning to retire from politics next year. Most female models have to retire around the age of 25, whereas a well-preserved man can go on working into his forties. He'll get £50 000 from the company when he retires, which is a tidy sum. She became Emeritus Professor of Linguistics when she retired. He now thinks that retiring early was a stupid thing to do."

йти на пенсію,йти

"stationer /ˈsteɪ.ʃən.ər/ You'll be able to get a tube of glue at the stationer's down the road."

канцелярія

disaster /dɪˈzɑː.stər/ An inquiry was ordered into the recent rail disaster (= a serious train accident). It would be a disaster for me if I lost my job. This is one of the worst natural disasters ever to befall the area. Heavy and prolonged rain can spell disaster for many plants. Everything was going smoothly until suddenly disaster struck. Inviting James and Ivan to dinner on the same evening was a recipe for disaster (= caused a very difficult situation) - they always argue with each other. The destruction of the rain forests is an ecological disaster. The plane narrowly avoided disaster when one of the engines cut out on take-off. Let us pray for the victims of this terrible disaster

катастрофа,лихо

"Rush |rʌʃ| to rush to conclusion — делать поспешный вывод rush-hour driving rush hour — час-пик to rush in where angels fear to tread — пускаться в рискованное предприятие. not to care a rush, not to give a rush for smth. — не придавать значения чему-л rush / easy assignment — лёгкое задание gold rush — золотая лихорадка to rush headlong into the fight — ринуться в бой rush for profits — погоня за прибылями Don't rush me, please! We have to rush! I'm sorry, I can't talk now — I'm in a rush. No need to rush, we've got bags of time. I'm not rushing into marriage again. How much did they rush you for that coat? It is not worth a rush. A small girl rushed past her. The rush hour traffic is murder. The children rushed down the stairs. A rush of jealousy swept through her. He does not intend to rush his decision. Her words came out in a rush. Rush hour traffic is such a pain! He rushed off down the corridor. He got nervous because they rushed him. We got caught in the morning rush hour. They rushed the guard and stole his keys."

квапити(торопити), мчатись,поспіх,нахлинути,здерти

"toss /tɒs/ He glanced at the letter and then tossed it into the bin. The bull tossed him up into the air. [ + two objects ] Andrew tossed him the ball. Let's toss a coin to see who'll go first. He tossed the letter into the bin. They tossed the beggars a few coins. I tossed a few clothes into a suitcase. I tossed a clove of garlic into the stew."

кидати,метати

"Tangle['tæŋg(ə)l] to make a tangle of smth, to get smth in a tangle — to straighten /to comb out/ the tangles in smb 's hair, to comb tangles out of smb 's hair — розплутувати /розчісувати/ волосся комусь; клубок(бажань), сплетення in a tangle — у заплутаному становищі his thoughts are in a tangle to avoid a tangle with smb the traffic got into a complete tangle to tangle a knot — заплутати вузол to get tangled (up) Great relief - to unravel, finally, this tangle. . All jutting out of your mouth in an icy tangle.. A tangle of disconnected thoughts and urges.. Dad, Jason is more than just a ""tangle"

клубок,сплутуватись, вплутуватися ,непорозуміння

"clue /kluː/ Police are still looking for clues in their search for the missing girl. I'm never going to guess the answer if you don't give me a clue. The police found a vital clue to the girl's disappearance in a wooded area near her home. Forensic scientists are going over the victim's flat in a search for clues about the murderer. The police are collecting clues in order to piece together the details of the day she died. He pored over the letter searching for clues about the writer. The police tried to reconstruct the crime using the statements of witnesses and clues that they had found. SMART"

ключ до розгатки, інформація, розкрити секрет

slide /slaɪd/ When I was little I used to like sliding on the polished floor in my socks. We have one of those doors in the kitchen that slides open. He slid the letter into his pocket while no one was looking. sliding doors I slid down the hill. She slid her hand into his pocket. She slid her legs from under the duvet and got up stealthily. Hardly aware of what she was doing, Susie slid her hand up to his shoulder. She slid into the seat next to him.

ковзати, просковзнути

"swallow /ˈswɒl.əʊ/ : My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow. He put a grape into his mouth and swallowed it whole.: He swallowed hard and said, ""Dad, I have something to tell you."" More examples Jamie's always had trouble swallowing pills. He swallowed his drink in one gulp. You'll give yourself indigestion if you swallow your dinner so quickly. Keep a lookout for small objects that a baby might swallow. Because I'm a bad swimmer, I often go under and swallow a lot of water."

ковтати

"hesitate /ˈhez.ɪ.teɪt/ She hesitated slightly before answering the detective's question. ""Do you love me?"" she asked. He hesitated and then said, ""I'm not sure."" [ + to infinitive ] If you need anything, don't hesitate to call me. Should you ever need anything, please don't hesitate to contact me. He hesitated before ringing her, fearful of what she might say. He hesitated before opening the door and walking into the room. She hesitated in the middle of the sentence. He sounded nervous, and kept hesitating as he spoke."

колібатись, сумніватись

"profit /ˈprɒf.ɪt/ She makes a big profit from selling waste material to textile companies. A year ago the Tokyo company had a pretax profit of 35 million yen. Company profits are down from last year's figures. You don't expect to make much profit within the first couple of years of setting up a company. He sold his house at a huge profit. : There's no profit to be gained from endlessly discussing whose fault it was. More examples The school summer fair made a clear profit of £500. They buy paintings at auctions and then resell them at a vast profit to collectors. We agreed before we did the deal that we'd both get an equal share of the profit. All our profits are re-invested in research and development. The successful branding and marketing of the new beer has already boosted sales and increased profits."

користь,прибуток,вигода

"brief /briːf/ His acceptance speech was mercifully brief. I had a brief look at her report before the meeting. It'll only be a brief visit because we really don't have much time. After a brief spell/stint in the army, he started working as a teacher. The company issued a brief statement about yesterday's accident. For a few brief weeks we were very happy. His illness was mercifully brief. When you've got a minute, I'd like a brief word with you. The meeting was brief and businesslike. She called me this morning at the office and we had a brief chat. She sketched out the plan in a few brief sentences."

короткий, стислий

"edge He put pink icing around the edge of the cake. They built the church on the edge of the village. Keep away from the edge of the cliff - you might fall. The alligators build their nests out of grass near the water's edge. The vase rolled off the edge of the table and smashed. Shred the lettuce and arrange it around the edge of the dish. I'd frayed the edges of my jeans as that was the fashion in . Careful with that open can - it's got a very sharp edge. : The company is on the edge of collapse. The government had brought the country to the edge of a catastrophe."

край

eloquent /ˈel.ə.kwənt/ She made an eloquent appeal for action. When required, he could be an eloquent speaker, but preferred talking to small groups. The pictures of destruction served as an eloquent reminder of the hurricane's power. eloquence I was impressed by her eloquence.

красномовний,яскравий

curve /kɜːv/ a curve in the road the curve of a graph The ball swung into a reverse curve. She drew a curve on the paper. There is a curve in the river just here. He drew the curves of her body in charcoal. A smile curved her lips. The road curves to the left.

крива,вигинати

frailty /ˈfreɪl.ti/ Though ill for most of her life, physical frailty never stopped her from working. Most of the characters in the novel exhibit those common human frailties - ignorance and greed. Tolerant of human frailty in whatever form, she almost never judged people.

крихкість, слабкість

"fond /fɒnd/ be fond of sb/sth She was very fond of horses. ""I'm very fond of you, you know,"" he said. My brother is fond of pointing out my mistakes. Many of us have fond memories of our childhoods. I like to travel but, then again, I'm very fond of my home. Many people in Britain are fond of gardening . I didn't like him at first, but in the end I actually got quite fond of him. The children are not particularly fond of apples any more. I have fond memories of my college days."

люблячий,ніжні

unscathed /ʌnˈskeɪðd/ Her husband died in the accident but she, amazingly, escaped unscathed. They were not unscathed, but the Russians were suffering far more severely. They passed through the activity unscathed before he started down another hall. I get that, but you have my word you will leave this room unscathed within the next day or two.

неушкоджений

"shout /ʃaʊt/ : There's no need to shout, I can hear you. [ + speech ] ""I'll see you tomorrow,"" shouted Eleni above the noise of the helicopter. [ + that ] He shouted from the garage that he'd be finished in about half an hour. Dad really shouted at me when I broke the window. He shouted abuse at the judge after being sentenced to five years' imprisonment. The fans were screaming and shouting out the names of the band members. [ + to infinitive ] I shouted at him to put the gun down. [ + speech ] ""Stop this childish nonsense at once!"" he shouted furiously. I heard them shouting for help, but there was nothing I could do. figurative It's the charities that shout loudest (= attract the most public attention) that often get given the most money. He was very cool and calm about the mishap, and didn't shout or lose his temper. I had to shout to make myself heard above the din. She didn't half shout at him ! I had this sudden impulse to shout out ""Rubbish!"" in the middle of her speech. There's no need to shout, for goodness' sake! Just calm down."

кричати

pace [peis] I slacked my pace. He lived at a fast pace. Step off twenty paces. I could hear him pacing the floor. They drive at a tremendous pace She walked at a brisk pace. The pace of the story was slow. We worked all night at a furious pace. the dizzy pace of our lives I paced along the shore, deep in thought. Traffic slowed to a walking pace. He quickened his pace a little. He drove away at a dashing pace. Pace off three metres, and then stop. We walked at a smart pace. Kirov stepped back a pace.

крок, крокувати,темп

revolve/rɪˈvɒlv/ The earth revolves around the sun. The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers.

крутитися

"twist /twɪst/ The path twists and turns for over a mile. She sat there nervously twisting the ring around on her finger. She twisted her head (round) so she could see what was happening. Twist the rope tightly round that post over there. She slipped on the ice and twisted her knee. This report shows how she twisted the truth to claim successes where none, in fact, existed. You're twisting my words - that's not what I said at all."

кручення,скручувати,перекручувати

"bite /baɪt/ : He bit into the apple. He bites his fingernails. The fish aren't biting today. I mustn't bite my nails. You can stroke the dog if you like, it won't bite. He bit me so hard that it drew blood. We were bitten by mosquitoes almost every night. When he bit into his apple, his tooth came out."

кусати

"corner /ˈkɔː.nər/ You go around corners too fast when you're driving! There's a postbox on the corner (= the place where the street crosses another). Click the icon in the bottom right-hand corner of the screen. I have a bruise where I hit my leg on the corner of the table. They live just around/round the corner (= very close although not in the same road) - so we see them all the time. They live in a remote corner of Scotland, miles from the nearest store. a kick in football or a shot in hockey that is taken from the corner of the playing area"

кут

Claw |klɔː| The cat dug his claws into my leg. The eagle was carrying a mouse in its sharp claws. She clawed the doorknob. How can we stop the cat from clawing the drapes? The dog clawed a hole in the carpet. She tried to claw his face with her fingernails. In the meantime his generals will want to claw back some of their old influence. The politician clawed his rival

кіготь, дряпати, хапати

"ultimate /ˈʌl.tɪ.mət/ Of course the ultimate responsibility for the present conflict without doubt lies with the aggressor. My manager will make the ultimate decision about who to employ. Infidelity is the ultimate betrayal. the ultimate luxury cruiser He announced what he called 'the ultimate test of mind over matter' - a woman walking over hot coals. This is his centennial year and he's been granted the ultimate accolade - his face on a set of three postage stamps. If our soldiers have to pay the ultimate price for defending their country, then so be it. Among young people, this brand of designer clothing is the ultimate status symbol. Hairy backs are for me the ultimate turn-off."

кінцевий, остаточний

"get on We're getting on much better now that we don't live together. He doesn't get on with his daughter. How are you getting on in your new home? We're getting on quite well with the decorating. How are you getting on with your essay? How are you getting on with your new car? He seems to be getting on well in his new job. How did you get on with the questions I set you? I'll have to wait for the results to see how I got on with my exams. I'll leave you to get on then, shall I? More examples I'd better not stop now, I need to get on."

ладити, процвітати, просуватися

"lung /lʌŋ/ lung cancer There's a high correlation between smoking and lung cancer. The knife went through his ribs and punctured his lung. Scientists have established the relationship between lung cancer and smoking. She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year. The X-ray showed a slight irregularity in one lung."

легеня

"dawdle ['dɔ:dl] to dawdle away one's time dawdle over tea dawdle over the wine Hurry up! There's no time to dawdle. Come home immediately after school, and don't dawdle. Don't dawdle over your meal, we don't want to be late for the performance"

ледарювати, тинятись без діла

"flatter /ˈflæt.ər/ I knew he was only flattering me because he wanted to borrow some money. [ + that ] Steve flatters himself that he's an excellent speaker. She was flattered by his attention. They were flattered to be invited to dinner by the mayor. We felt flattered that so many people came to our party. That new hairstyle really flatters her. Short skirts don't flatter me at all."

лестити, тішити,бути до лиця

"burst /bɜːst/ I hate it when balloons burst. Suddenly the door burst open (= opened suddenly and forcefully) and police officers rushed in. The river was threatening to burst its banks. figurative humorous If I eat any more cake I'll burst (= I cannot eat anything else)! I knew they were bursting with curiosity but I said nothing. [ + to infinitive ] Tom was bursting to tell everyone the news. UK informal I'm bursting to go to the loo!"

лопнути

"tickle/ˈtɪk.əl/ Stop! You're tickling me! I tickled her feet and she laughed. My nose is tickling, I think I'm going to sneeze."

лоскотати

"addicted /əˈdɪk.tɪd/ The treatment for people addicted to tranquillizers includes training in stress management and relaxation techniques. A lot of people nowadays have become addicted to the internet. She started taking antidepressants and before long she was addicted. He's addicted to coffee and cannot do anything in the morning until he's had some. As soon as she joined the gym, Pam was addicted! By the age of 14 he was addicted to heroin. I'm addicted to (= I very often eat) chocolate. I know that if I start watching a soap opera I immediately become hopelessly addicted."

людина схильна до чогось

"furious /ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/ : I was late and he was furious with me. He's furious about/at the way he's been treated. We had a furious debate about the death penalty."

лютий,сердитий

"cure /kjʊər/ At one time doctors couldn't cure TB/cure people of TB. The president and his advisors meet this week to discuss how to cure inflation. More examples He made wild claims about being able to cure cancer. Drugs have been developed to cure some duodenal ulcers. Some people try hypnotism to cure themselves of addictions. She tried to cure the pain in my knee by putting manual pressure on the joint. The medicine won't cure her - it merely stops the pain. There's still no cure for cancer. The disease has no known cure (= a cure has not yet been found). The best cure for boredom is hard work!"

ліки, лікування cure for-ліки

"estate /ɪˈsteɪt/ It's a typical country estate with a large house for the owner, farm buildings, and estate workers' houses. She left her entire estate to her niece. The estate for sale includes two miles of river frontage. What acreage is her estate ? With the income from the family estate, she's in clover. The wood lies on the southern extremity of the estate. She will inherit her father's estate when she reaches her majority. a housing estate an industrial estate (= a group of factories) She was brought up in a council estate in Liverpool. Police are blaming arsonists for the spate of fires in the Greenfields housing estate. They have a four-bedroom house on a newish estate. They live on a great concrete warren of a housing estate. The estate contains 300 new homes, about a third of which are leased to the council."

майно, ділянка

"relatе /rɪˈleɪt/ We need to explain why these issues are important and relate them to everyday life. Archaeologists hope to relate the discovery with the arrival of Vikings in the area in the tenth century. : She related the events of the previous week to the police. She related that she had been approached by an employee asking for time off. [ + question word ] He relates how at the age of 23 he was interned in a prison camp. I often wake very early - I'm sure most readers over 50 can relate."

мати відношення,розповідати

"imply /іmˈplaɪ/ [ + (that) ] Are you implying (that) I'm fat? I'm not implying anything about your cooking, but could we eat out tonight? The report, which is viewed as a bellwether for economic trends, implied that the national economy could be slowing down. Her statement implies a lack of confidence in the management of the company. What are you implying? A connection between the events has been implied in several news reports. The relationship implied a high degree of trust between the two parties."

мати на увазі,означати

"intend /ɪnˈtend/ [ + to infinitive ] We intend to go to Australia next year. Somehow I offended him, which wasn't what I'd intended. [ + obj + to infinitive ] I don't think she intended me to hear the remark. The course is intended for intermediate-level students. It was intended as a compliment, honestly! The president has announced she does not intend to stand for re-election. I made a promise to you and I intend to keep it. How do you intend to deal with this problem? I've heard that she intends to leave the company. I spent much more than I intended to."

мати намір , хотіти,збиратися

"aim noun UK /eɪm/ My main aim in life is to be a good husband and father. Our short-term aim is to deal with our current financial difficulties, but our long-term aim is to improve the company's profitability. The leaflet has been produced with the aim of increasing public awareness of the disease."

мета , намір

condone /kеnˈdəʊn/ If the government is seen to condone violence, the bloodshed will never stop. I don't condone such rude behavior.

миритись,змірятись leech

"wet /wet/ a wet floor a wet umbrella wet hair My bike got wet in the rain. I had to ride my bike in the rain and got soaking (= very) wet. informal You poor thing - you're all (= very) wet"

мокрий

torment /ˈtɔː.ment/ The family said they had endured years of torment and abuse at the hands of their neighbours. Waiting for the result of the medical tests was sheer torment. He spent the night in torment, trying to decide what was the best thing to do. Nothing can describe the torments we went through while we were waiting for news. Writing reports was a monthly torment to him. The animals are tormented mercilessly by flies and mosquitoes. The camera focused on a group of women whose faces were tormented by/with (= showed that they were suffering) grief. It tormented me all day - had I said the wrong thing and hurt her feelings?

муки,мучитись

"goosebumps /ˈɡuːs.bʌmps/ small raised areas that appear on the skin because of cold, fear, or excitement: You're cold - look, you've got goosebumps! They also noted that the simple and powerful performance is enough to inspire tears, or at least goosebumps A sensed presence in the room raised goosebumps on her arms."

мурашки

Plague |pleɪɡ| to avoid like / as the plague plague of rats. plague of grasshoppers / rats to plague the life out of smb. Do stop plaguing me with all these questions. The place is plagued. She is plagued by poor health. Ants plagued the picnickers. The plague took off her parents. Those children are a damn plague. The thought of suicide plagued her

мучити,набридати,чума,нещастя

"germ/dʒɜːm/ Wash your hands so you don't get germs on the food. Rats and flies spread germs. It says on the bottle that it kills all known germs. In warm weather these germs multiply rapidly. Cover your nose when you sneeze - we don't want all your germs! I dread to think how many germs are living in that filthy kitchen. Germs can be spread very easily in hospitals unless there are strict hygiene rules in place. germ of sth a small amount, usually one that develops into something large or important: He found the germ of an idea in an old newspapers."

мікроби, бактерії

"reverse /rɪˈvɜːs/ The new manager hoped to reverse the decline in the company's fortunes. Now that you have a job and I don't, our situations are reversed. The Court of Appeal reversed the earlier judgment. There is pressure on the council to reverse its decision. He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car. They claim the product can reverse the signs of ageing. To complete the test he had to reverse the vehicle into a parking space. He reversed into a lamppost and damaged the back of the car. She reversed the car into the parking space. You might think that people who don't worry about their diet are fatter and more unhealthy; in fact, the reverse is true. Whatever official news broadcasts claimed, he believed the reverse. ""So is he happier?"" ""Quite the reverse. I've never seen him more miserable."" It's a strange situation - it's the reverse of what you'd expect. I thought that she'd be happier once he was home but in fact the reverse is true. Andrew tends to look after the kids while Marie does the housework which is the reverse of this household. They suffered a serious military/political reverse. Repeat the steps in reverse order to shut the system off. The intervention was designed to help, but it had the reverse effect."

міняти (на протилежний),перевертати,зворотній,обернений,давати зворотній хід

"capacity /kəˈpæs.ə.ti/ The stadium has a seating capacity of 50,000. The game was watched by a capacity crowd/audience of 50,000 (= the place was completely full). The generators each have a capacity of (= can produce) 1,000 kilowatts. The larger cars have bigger capacity engines (= the engines are bigger and more powerful). All our factories are working at (full) capacity (= are producing goods as fast as possible). The last five years have seen a huge increase in the country's export capacity. The company has expanded its premises with a new 10,000 sq ft factory and plans to double capacity. They are trying to operate beyond the capacity of the airport. She has a great capacity for hard work. [ + to infinitive ] It seems to be beyond his capacity to follow simple instructions. Do you think it's within his capacity to do the job without making a mess of it? He suffered a stroke in 2008, which left him unable to speak, but his mental capacity wasn't affected. She had an immense capacity for love. He lacked the capacity to listen. She guides tourists at the Martin Luther King Jr. Birth Home in her capacity as a National Park Service ranger. She was speaking in her capacity as a novelist, rather than as a television presenter It isn't within your capacity to have permission to go here"

місткість,обсяг,здатність, здібність,посада

"venue /ˈven.juː/ The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches. An alternative venue for the concert is being sought. Hats off to Connie for finding such a splendid venue for a party! We don't yet know what the venue will be for the ceremony. The hotel is often used as a conference venue. The restaurant was the ideal venue for a romantic evening."

місце зустрічі

Steady |ˈstedɪ| Slow and steady wins the race.-Тише едешь — дальше будешь. He finally has a steady job. There was a steady rain all day. Paul is making steady progress. She steadied when she married Bill. a steady climb in house prices

міцний,стійкий,стабільний;непохитний

"in one's shoes I wish that I was in his shoes with his great job and new car."

на чийомусь місті ,на місті когось

"strain /streɪn/ The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed. As you get older, excess weight puts a lot of strain on the heart. Their constant arguments were putting a strain on their marriage. The recent decline in the dollar has put a bigger strain on the economic system. Migration into the cities is putting a strain on already stretched resources.: She's a lot better than she was but she's still not ready to face the stresses and strains of a job. He's been under a lot of strain recently. More examples a groin strain His muscles knotted with the strain. Jogging puts a lot of strain on the knees. The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well. The events of the last few weeks have put a real strain on him.. The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes. I've put on such a lot of weight recently - this dress is straining at the seams. I strained a muscle in my back playing squash. Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes! [ + to infinitive ] figurative I really had to strain (= try very hard) to reach those top notes. figurative I was straining (my ears) (= listening hard) to hear what they were saying."

навантаження, розтягування

"deliberate /dɪˈlɪb.ər.ət/ a deliberate attack/insult/lie We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while. From her slow, deliberate speech I guessed she must be drunk. Some women make a deliberate choice to rear a child alone. Can you pick out the three deliberate mistakes in this paragraph? I don't think his name was left off the list by accident - I think it was deliberate. This was a deliberate attempt to wreck the peace talks. I didn't take a deliberate decision to lose weight. It just happened."

навмисний

"vice versa /ˌvaɪs ˈvɜː.sə/ He doesn't trust her, and vice versa (= she also doesn't trust him). More examples If they go away, we have their children and vice versa. He refuses to believe anything they say and vice versa. The police maintain she is lying and vice versa. She's very angry with him and vice versa"

навпаки

supervise /ˈsuː.pə.vaɪz/ The UN is supervising the distribution of aid by local agencies in the disaster area. The children play while two teachers supervise (= make certain that they behave correctly and are safe). The United Nations is to supervise the handover of the prisoners of war. With 20 kids running round and only two adults to supervise, it was complete mayhem. Foreign officials are supervising the elections. He was employed to supervise the computerization of records. I supervise a team of ten customer relations staff.

наглядати

vested /ˈvestɪd/ They vested the council with special rights. The Indian Government was vested with the power of sovereignty.. The Church in the Middle Ages was vested with the greatest power. The proposal faces tough opposition from powerful vested interests. "By the power vested in me by the state," intoned the minister, "I now pronounce that you are married".

наділити,законний

"compulsion/kəmˈpʌl.ʃən/ For many people, dieting is a compulsion. [ + to infinitive ] I seem to have a constant compulsion to eat. He seems to be driven by some kind of inner compulsion. He seems to be driven by some kind of inner compulsion. [ + to infinitive ] We were under no compulsion to attend. Don't feel under any compulsion to take me with you."

примус

"engage /ɪnˈɡeɪdʒ/ [ + to infinitive ] I have engaged a secretary to deal with all my paperwork. We're engaging the services of a professional administrator. We've recently engaged a cleaner. She has been known to engage the services of a professional shopper. For these services he would otherwise have to engage a psychotherapist. A professional coach was immediately engaged. 240 stewards were engaged to ensure that the game went smoothly. The debate about food safety has engaged the whole nation. If a book doesn't engage my interest in the first few pages, I don't usually continue reading it. She's an intelligent child but in class she doesn't really engage. Just stay out of his way as much as possible, and don't engage with him."

наймати на роботу ,привертати(увагу)

"assault /əˈsɒlt/ He was charged with sexual assault. UK The number of indecent assaults has increased alarmingly over the past year. an assault on a police officer They launched an assault on the capital yesterday. Women's groups have demanded a nationwide assault on sexism in the workplace. She died heroically during an assault on the world's second-highest mountain. The assault was premeditated and particularly brutal. Cash Junior made a full-frontal assault on Hollywood's 'moral delinquency'. Racially motivated assaults on Asians are increasing. Assaults on hospital staff have increased over the last year. Police are hunting a student attacker after an unprovoked assault in a night club."

напад, атака

"Obstinate |ˈɑːbstɪnət| Don't be so obstinate! This soap will remove the most obstinate stains. My parents remain as obstinate as ever. Never have I met a woman so obstinate, so pigheaded! I don't think you'll succeed in changing his mind - he's very obstinate. an obstinate child with a violent temper He was the most obstinate man I've ever met."

наполегливий,упертий,важко контрольований;важковиліковний (про хворобу)

tenacity /təˈnæs.ə.ti/ She had the tenacity to finish the job I believe the international community can find the compassion and tenacity required to protect children all over the world. It was tenacity that made my husband so successful. This is a difficult, long-term task that needs all the energy and tenacity the international community can bring to it. My delegation applauds the Cuban people for their tenacity: despite overwhelming external pressure, they have solidly remained behind their tested leadership tenacity of purpose — цілеспрямованість

наполегливість,цілеспрямованість

exert /ɪɡˈzɜːt/ If you were to exert your influence they might change their decision. Some managers exert considerable pressure on their staff to work extra hours without being paid. I was too tired to exert myself.: She will have to exert herself a lot more if she wants to succeed in this business You have to exert yourself If you want to go to university.

напружувати(сили)

bride /braɪd/ He returned from New York with his lovely new bride. The bride and groom posed for pictures outside the church. As the mother of the bride, I feel obliged to wear something really spectacular.

наречена

"satiate /ˈseɪ.ʃi.eɪt/ He drank greedily until his thirst was satiated. There is usually enough fruit on one apple tree to satiate several children... [V n] The Edinburgh International Festival offers enough choice to satiate most appetites. satiated ADJ She finished the meal and sat back with a satiated sigh doesn't completely satiate the hunger — or rather thirst."

насичувати,задовольняти

"hint /hɪnt/ [ + that ] He's dropped (= given) several hints to the boss that he'll quit if he doesn't get a promotion. Did she give you any hints about where she was going? You can't take (= understand) a hint, can you? Just go away and leave me alone! He doesn't take hints very easily, but he'll catch on to what you're saying eventually. He hasn't announced his decision officially, but he's dropped several hints. Margaret dropped a hint that she'd like to come to the party. They dropped several hints that they were about to get married. You have to be blunt with him. He can't take a hint. Could you give us a hint about how to do this exercise, please? This recipe book is full of handy (= useful) hints. There's just a hint of brandy in the sauce. I detected a hint of doubt in his voice. [ + (that) ] Mum's hinted (that) she might pay for my trip to Mexico. He's hinted at the possibility of moving to Canada."

натяк,порада

"lean /liːn/ She leaned forward and whispered something in my ear. I sat down next to Bernard, who leaned over to me and said ""You're late."" Lean your head back a little. That fence is leaning to the right. More examples The post leans to the right. I leaned over to pick up the letter. He leaned forward to listen more closely. The trees leaned in the wind. The wall is leaning dangerously."

нахилятися, опиратися

"Keep up She was walking behind him, trying unsuccessfully to keep up with his long strides. She tried to keep up with him, but her legs ached from the unfamiliar exercise. She followed him for miles, trying to keep up with his long strides just hope I can keep up the positivity. I read the papers to keep up with what's happening in the outside world."

не відставати, підтримувати,продовжувати, бути в курсі

"despite /dɪˈspaɪt/ I still enjoyed the week despite the weather. Despite repeated assurances that the product is safe, many people have stopped buying it. [ + -ing verb ] He managed to eat a big lunch despite having eaten an enormous breakfast. He laughed despite himself. She took the money from her mother's purse, despite herself. Trains are still running, despite the snow. The pop festival passed off peacefully, despite the fears of local residents. The overall situation is good, despite a few minor problems. He was able to lead a normal life, despite the illness. She manages to stay cheerful despite everything."

не дивлячись на

"Let alone Hard to believe you're related, let alone twins. . Technically, you're not supposed to be here, let alone living here.. You can't even stand, let alone walk. He never showed any emotions let alone affection. I can't read French, let alone speak it"

не кажучи вже про

"shortage /ˈʃɔː.tɪdʒ/ There's a shortage of food and shelter in the refugee camps. The long hot summer has led to serious water shortages. The government's programme to grow cash crops for export is a double-edged sword because it has created a local food shortage. There's a shortage of cheap housing in the region. Schools nationwide are experiencing a shortage of teachers. There's a shortage of cheap accommodation . The government admitted that there was a petrol shortage, but warned people against panic buying."

нехватка

"nor /nɔːr/ used before the second or last of a set of negative possibilities, usually after ""neither"" We can neither change nor improve it. Strangely, neither Carlo nor Juan saw what happened. ""I've never been to Iceland."" ""Nor have I."" I can't be at the meeting and nor can Andrew. Politically they're neither right-wing nor left - just a bunch of wishy-washy pseudo-liberals. They followed neither the spirit nor the letter of the law. Some beggars are neither poverty-stricken nor homeless. I can't make head nor tail of these instructions on the packet. Neither my mother nor my father went to university."

не, також не

negligence /ˈneɡ.lɪ.dʒəns/ medical negligence alleged/criminal/professional negligence She is claiming damages for alleged negligence in the handling of a commercial transaction. The company was sued for gross negligence after the death of the two employees.

недбалість, неуважність

"incredulous /ɪnˈkredʒ.ə.ləs/ I was incredulous when he first told me the secret. He was at first incredulous, but eventually learned the truth. I'm still incredulous at the idea that oil had nothing to do with this political problem in the Middle East"

недовірливий, скептичний

underrate /ˌʌn.dəˈreɪt\ The company has consistently underrated the importance of a well-trained workforce .Never underrate your opponent in a political contest.

недооцінювати

"idle /ˈaɪ.dəl/ Half these factories now stand idle. It's crazy to have £7,000 sitting idle in the bank. If you have an idle moment, call me. Almost half of the workforce are now idle. idle chatter/gossip/speculation This is no idle threat. He's a very able student, he's just bone idle (= very lazy)."

незайнятий,марний

Illicit|ɪˈlɪsɪt| He was arrested for selling illicit copies of the software. She had an illicit affair with her boss. Traffic in illicit drugs was now worth some 500 thousand million dollars a year.

незаконний,недозволений

insignificant /ˌɪn.sɪɡˈnɪf.ɪ.kənt/ Why bother arguing about such an insignificant amount of money? The difference between the two results was insignificant. Her problems seemed pretty insignificant compared to her brother's.

незначний,маловажний

"awkward /ˈɔː.kwəd/ It's an awkward corner, so take it slowly. Some of the questions were rather awkward. It was an awkward ascent, but we reached the top eventually. [ + to infinitive ] My car's quite awkward to drive. He's an awkward customer (= a difficult person to deal with). If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss. When two of your best friends argue it puts you in a very awkward position. an awkward position/situation There followed an awkward silence while we all tried to think of something to say. They'd chosen an awkward time to call as I'd just got into the bath. I always feel awkward when I'm with Chris - he's so difficult to talk to. He seemed a little awkward when I first met him."

незручний,неловкий

"inevitable /ɪˈnev.ɪ.tə.bəl/ The accident was the inevitable consequence/result/outcome of carelessness. Eventually the inevitable happened and he had a heart attack. Unfortunately, violence is the inevitable corollary of such a revolutionary change in society. The eclipse of the ruling political party was inevitable. The factory closure is seemingly inevitable. The endless public appearances are an inevitable part of an election campaign. When you're working such long hours, it's inevitable that your marriage will start to suffer."

неминучий leech

"detest /dɪˈtest/ I detest any kind of cruelty. [ + -ing verb ] I detest having to get up when it's dark outside. her detested older brother"

ненавидіти

abhor /əˈbɔːr/ US /æbˈhɔːr/ I abhor all forms of racism. He abhors being idle. (бездельля) She abhors politics.

ненавидіти

invincible /ɪnˈvɪn.sə.bəl/ Last year the company seemed/looked invincible but in recent weeks has begun to have problems. an invincible army She seemed nearly invincible on the tennis court this year.

непереможні

"part-time: a part-time job After my children were born I decided to go part-time. She's found some part-time secretarial work. He is enrolled as a part-time student. The EU has issued guidelines on appropriate levels of pay for part-time manual workers. I'm doing the course on a part-time basis. Wendy is a mother of three and part-time teacher."

неповний робочий день, тимчасово

nonprofit /nɑnˈprɑf·ɪt/ We can help by making donations to nonprofits that serve the homeless.

неприбуткова

indecent /ɪnˈdiː.sənt/ an indecent act/photograph She accused him of making indecent suggestions to her.

непристойний

indecent /ɪnˈdiː.sənt/ an indecent act/photograph She accused him of making indecent suggestions to her. The governor left his residence with almost indecent haste following his resignation.

непристойний

"devious /ˈdiː.vi.əs/ You have to be devious if you're going to succeed in business. a devious scheme He took a rather devious route which avoids the city centre."

непрямий, обхідний

"odd /ɒd/ Her father was an odd man. What an odd thing to say. The skirt and jacket looked a little odd together. That's odd - I'm sure I put my keys in this drawer and yet they're not here. It's odd that no one's seen him. It must be odd to go back to your home town after forty years away. She does the odd teaching job but nothing permanent. You get the odd person who's rude to you but they're generally quite helpful. More examples There may be the odd flurry of snow over the hills tonight. I used to do a lot of sport, but now I just play the odd game of tennis. I spent the afternoon pottering around the garden doing a few odd jobs. It was a beautiful day, with just the odd patch of cloud in the sky. Only the odd passing car disturbed the silence. 3, 5, and 7 are all odd numbers. The houses on this side of the street all have odd numbers. He's got a whole drawer full of odd socks. I'd got a few odd (= I had various) balls of wool left over. I'd say Robert's about 40-odd - maybe 45."

нерегулярний,дивний,трішки більше

"deliberate [dɪ'lɪb(ə)rɪt] deliberate decision deliberate murder deliberate act deliberate policy deliberate lie"

неслучайна,спланована

casualty /ˈkæʒ.ju.əl.ti/ The train was derailed but there were no casualties, police said. The rebels suffered heavy casualties. The number of casualties in both wars was appallingly high. Hospitals are on standby ready to deal with casualties being flown in from the crash site. They were warned to expect a heavy air attack and therefore many casualties. George was a casualty in that nasty motorway pile-up last year. So far, only one casualty has been rescued from the scene of the explosion. She lost her job in 2011, a casualty of the recession. The first casualty of the reorganization will be the bus service, which will be stopped altogether.

нещасний випадок,катастрофа

inferior /ɪnˈfɪə.ri.ər/ These products are inferior to those we bought last year. She cited cases in which women had received inferior healthcare. It was clear the group were regarded as intellectually/morally/socially inferior.

нижчий, гірший,який стоїть нижче

low wages Their chief problems are unemployment and low wages, and sometimes unjustified dismissal.. Other countries, including China, relied on low wages to attract foreign investment, but did not have a strong industrial policy.. They face low wages, poor working conditions and limited employment and professional opportunities

низька зарплата

"burden['bɜ:dn] He became a burden to his family. I don't want to burden you with my troubles. He is ill able to sustain the burden. The burden of responsibility weighed heavily on his shoulders. Why do you burden yourself with your sister's children? This should ease the burden on busy teachers. I don't wish to burden you with my problems"

ноша,вага,обтяжувати,тягар

"neither /ˈnaɪ.ðər/ We've got two TVs, but neither works properly. Neither of my parents likes my boyfriend. Neither one of us is interested in gardening. ""Which one would you choose?"" ""Neither. They're both terrible."" If she doesn't agree to the plan, neither will Tom (= he will also not). Chris wasn't at the meeting and neither was her assistant. informal ""I don't feel like going out this evening."" ""Me neither."" On two occasions she was accused of stealing money from the company, but in neither case was there any evidence to support the claims. neither ... nor Neither my mother nor my father went to university. They speak neither French nor German, but a strange mixture of the two. I neither know nor care what happened to him. The teams change ends at half-time so that neither side has an unfair advantage. It's an absurd situation - neither of them will talk to the other. Strangely, neither Carlo nor Juan saw what had happened. This is a war which neither side can win. His words to the press were deliberately equivocal - he didn't deny the reports but neither did he confirm them."

ніхто, ніщо

"cautious /ˈkɔː.ʃəs/ He's a cautious driver. The prime minister was extremely cautious, saying nothing inflammatory and giving no hostages to fortune. Judging from your exam results, I think you have cause for cautious optimism about getting a university place. Their supporters gave the decision a cautious welcome. He is too cautious to be a great leader. I think you should be cautious about trying to change their views."

обачний,обережний

"survey['sɜ:vei] I'd like to survey the house before buying it. He sat down in the armchair and surveyed the room. Seventeen couples participated in the survey. The magazine conducted a survey. Our company came out well from the recent survey. The teacher surveyed the room. He surveyed his new classmates"

обдивлятися, оглядати; переглядати

"precaution /prɪˈkɔː.ʃən/ U: Many people have been stockpiling food as a precaution against shortages. They failed to take the necessary precautions to avoid infection.If you're going to have sex, make sure you take precautions. . Millions of travellers fail to take even the most elementary of precautions. Doctors are legally obliged to take certain precautions. The tighter security precautions include video cameras in the city centre."

обережність,запобіжні засоби leech

"deception /dɪˈsep.ʃən/ He was found guilty of obtaining money by deception. He said that the government was guilty of deception by exaggerating the figures. He was arrested on charges of attempted deception when he tried to use a stolen credit card. Police uncovered a shocking story of lies, deception and blackmail. It wasn't really magic - just some kind of clever visual deception. Her husband was a practised liar, capable of extraordinary deception."

обман, шахрайство

"deceive /dɪˈsiːv/ The company deceived customers by selling old computers as new ones. The sound of the door closing deceived me into thinking they had gone out. to refuse to accept the truth: She thinks he'll come back, but she's deceiving herself. Anyway, I can't deceive him - it's against all my principles. He repudiated the allegation that he had tried to deceive them. I suspect these statistics flatter to deceive. What really angered her was the dirty underhand way they had deceived her. They deceived us into thinking they would come back later with our money. He received me all along"

обманювати

"adorable /əˈdɔː.rə.bəl/ She has the most adorable two-year-old girl. These snowflake-shaped picture frames are just adorable. I think it's adorable that your parents still hold hands. He came in with an adorable puppy. I find her absent-mindedness adorable. Kids say such adorable things sometimes. Aren't these tiny cupcakes adorable? Everyone wants to get their hands on one of those adorable pink phones."

обожнюваний, чудовий

"acquire /əˈkwaɪər/ He acquired the firm in 2008. I was wearing a newly/recently acquired jacket. I seem to have acquired (= have got although I don't know how) two copies of this book. He has acquired a reputation for being difficult to work with."

обравестись,приобретать

"insult /ˈɪn.sʌlt/ She made several insults about my appearance. The steelworkers' leader rejected the two percent pay rise saying it was an insult to the profession. The instructions are so easy they are an insult to your intelligence (= they seem to suggest you are not clever if you need to use them)."

образа

"obnoxious[əb'nɔkʃəs] Some teenagers were being loud and obnoxious. He said some really obnoxious things about his ex-girlfriend at the party. He said obnoxious remarks over and over. What an obnoxious smell!"

образливий,противний; докучливий, нестерпний.

"Outrageous |aʊtˈreɪdʒəs| He says the most outrageous things. It's outrageous to permit such behaviour. Pop stars often wear outrageous clothes. They will be punished for their outrageous behavior. It's outrageous that such practices are allowed. She's known for her wild hairdos and outrageous costumes. I'm not gullible enough to believe something that outrageous"

обурливий, надмірний

"Resent |rɪˈzent| he resents criticism deeply resent smb.'s remarks does he resent my being here? to resent bitterly / strongly I resent his interference in my work. She resents having to wait. She resents being paid less than her co-workers She resented being told what to do. He resented his boss for making him work late. I resented having to work such long hours. Paul resented the fact that Carol didn't trust him"

обурюватися; ображатися

vow /vaʊ/ [ + (that) ] The guerrillas vowed (that) they would overthrow the government. [ + to infinitive ] After the awful meals we had last Christmas, I vowed to do more of the cooking myself. From that day on, she vowed never to trust him again. After a lengthy and painful divorce, she vowed never to remarry. She has vowed to stand by her husband during his trial. She has vowed to remain true to the president whatever happens. Tamir, one of several sons of the exiled ruler, vowed he would liberate his country from the tyrant.

обітниця,клятва

"nasty /ˈnɑː.sti/ a nasty shock/surprise There's a nasty smell in here. He had a nasty cut above the eye. She has a nasty habit of picking on people in meetings. Don't be so nasty to your brother - he's four years younger than you! In an emergency you could get out through a window, but it would be a nasty drop. The situation could turn (= become) nasty at any moment. She said some really nasty things about him. have a nasty feeling I've got a nasty feeling that I forgot to tell Joe I couldn't come. Emily has a very nasty cough. You could get a nasty shock from that water heater if it isn't earthed properly. He had a nasty fall and hurt his back. He's a nasty little man. I hope he's not going to spring any nasty surprises on us at the meeting this morning."

огидний,противний,небезпечний

"advert /ˈæd.vɜːt/ : an advert for the local radio station The advert said 'We are an equal opportunities employer'. I put an advert in the paper to sell my bike but I haven't had any takers."

оголошення

"envelop [in'veləp] Army and try once more to envelop the Italian left wing. At other times, as in the petals of Camellia, the parts envelop each other completely, so as to become convolute. The purity men love is like the mists which envelop the earth, and not like the azure ether beyond"

огортати,кутати

"gain /geɪn/ The mayor has gained a lot of support from the teacher's union. What do you hope to gain from the course? Alternative medicine has only just started to gain respectability in our society. [ + two objects ] It was her performances in Aida that gained her an international reputation as a soprano. After you've gained some experience teaching abroad, you can come home and get a job. From the late 19th century, European powers began to gain control of parts of the Ottoman Empire. She's certainly gained (in) confidence over the last couple of years. The data exists all right - the difficulty is in gaining access to it. The thieves gained entrance through an upstairs window that was left open. I gained a lot of weight while I was on holiday. The car gained speed going down the hill. Good economic indicators caused the share index to gain (by) ten points. The campaign has been gaining momentum over the past few weeks. Whatever the objections to this sort of treatment, the gains in terms of the number of lives saved are substantial. The minister was sacked for abusing power for his personal gain."

одержувати,збільшувати,

"equal /ˈiː.kwəl/ One litre is equal to 1.76 imperial pints. One box may look bigger than the other, but in fact they are roughly (= almost) equal in volume. All people are equal, deserving the same rights as each other. They've got a long way to go before they achieve equal pay/status for men and women. Are the two bags equal in weight? He believes that all children are born with equal intelligence. We must make sure that everyone gets equal shares of the food. Applicants should have a degree or a qualification of equal status. One unit of alcohol is equal to half a pint of beer or a standard measure of spirits."

однаковий,рівний

"simultaneously /ˌsɪm.əlˈteɪ.ni.əs.li/ Two children answered the teacher's question simultaneously. The network was broadcasting four games simultaneously across the country I was trying to do three things simultaneously. She was cooking a meal while simultaneously holding a business meeting via her mobile phone."

одночасно

blanket /ˈblæŋ.kɪt/ an electric blanket She shivered, and gathered the blanket around her. She wrapped the baby in a blanket. This cuddly baby doll comes with her own blanket and bottle. She covered him up with a blanket

одіяло

Narrative |ˈnærətɪv| Suspense is the very stuff of narrative. The film had a simple narrative structure. The narrative moves backward and forward in time. He is writing a detailed narrative of his life on the island. A few suspicious words here and there outcropped in the narrative. Too often the narrative was interrupted by long word pictures

оповідання, розповідь

"rent /rent/ I pay a higher rent/more rent than the other tenants because my room is bigger. Rents here are ridiculously high/low. The rent is due at the end of the month. Tenants who fall behind in their rent risk being evicted. We're really struggling to find enough money to pay the rent at the moment. My rent is $800 a month inclusive of bills. She withheld her rent until the landlord agreed to have the repairs done."

орендувати,квартирна плата

trait /treɪt/ His sense of humour is one of his better traits. Arrogance is a very unattractive personality/character trait. Patience is one of his best traits.

особливість, риса

"decisive /dɪˈsaɪ.sɪv/. a decisive victory This decisive defeat puts them out of contention for this year's championship finals. The economy is regarded as the decisive factor which will determine the outcome of the general election."

остаточной,вирішальний leech

"at least It will cost at least $100. It will be £200 at the very least. You'll have to wait at least an hour. I've met the president - at least, he shook my hand once. It's a small house but at least there's a garden."

принаймні,що найменше,як мінімум

"blame /bleɪm/ . Hugh blames his lack of confidence on his mother. I : I don't blame him for getting angry - she's being really annoying. ""I decided to leave."" ""I don't blame you!"" to be the reason for something that happens: The hot weather is partly to blame for the water shortage. It's tempting to blame television for the increase in crime. They blamed their defeat on the media's one-sided reporting of the election campaign. She blamed me for practically every mistake in the report. Human error has been blamed for the air crash. Anything that goes wrong in the office is blamed on Pete"

осуждати,уприкати

enclose /ɪnˈkləʊz/ : The park that encloses the monument has recently been enlarged. The vertebral column encloses the spinal cord. The house has a small backyard, enclosed by a high brick wall. With the ring enclosed tightly in his hand, he stood deep in thought. The box could once have enclosed important letters or keepsakes. The new classrooms have been built enclosing a small central courtyard. Please enclose a curriculum vitae with your application.

оточувати, вкладати

"derive /dɪˈraɪv/ derive sth from sth to get something from something else: The institute derives all its money from foreign investments. She derives great pleasure/satisfaction from playing the violin. Many people derive their self-worth from their work. I didn't derive much benefit from school. She derived great satisfaction from helping other people. The charity derives its income entirely from donations. He derives an enormous amount of satisfaction from restoring old houses. The drug is derived from an African plant. The river derives its name from a Native American tribe. The present name derives from an older form I derived this from my childhood."

отримувати,походити

evaluation /ɪˌvæl.juˈeɪ.ʃən/ Evaluation of this new treatment cannot take place until all the data has been collected. Part of the rankings include evaluations by three administrators of other colleges in the same category. You need a careful evaluation by an experienced doctor. It is very difficult to make a detailed evaluation. The researchers turned up no credible evaluations at all.

оцінка

"assess /əˈses/ The insurers will need to assess the flood damage. They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500. Exams are not the only means of assessing a student's ability. It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union. [ + question word ] We need to assess whether the project is worth doing. Under the tutelage of Professor Roberts, the 900 delegates assessed and discussed the social market economy. The rate of breakdown of muscle protein was assessed. We expect the new scheme for assessing claims to come into operation early next year. Authorities are assessing damage caused by last night's stormy weather. They couldn't agree the best way to assess their students. Assess my work from 1 to 10"

оцінювати

"value /ˈvæl.juː/ She had already sold everything of value that she possessed. What is the value of the prize? The value of the pound fell against other European currencies yesterday. Property values have fallen since the plans for the airport were published. UK I thought the offer was good value (for money) (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid). US I thought the offer was a good value (= a lot was offered for the amount of money paid). The value of the painting has been put at £1 million. The rise in interest rates has pushed up the value of my investments. The new tax system would be calculated on the value of property owned by an individual. We've seen our house diminish greatly in value over the last six months."

оцінювати, цінність

fascinate /ˈfæs.ən.eɪt/ Science has always fascinated me. Anything to do with planes and flying fascinates him. Anything to do with airplanes and flying fascinates him. The children were fascinated by the story.

очаровувати

fence /fens/ The house was surrounded by a tall, wooden fence. A cat was walking along the top of the fence. The gale-force wind had blown the fence down. Variegated ivies are a popular choice for covering fences. The children crawled through an opening space in the fence.

паркан

"scenery /ˈsiː.nər.i/ beautiful/breathtaking/spectacular scenery They stopped at the top of the hill to admire the scenery. The scenery really was beautiful. The majestic Montana scenery will leave you breathless. This postcard doesn't do justice to the wonderful scenery. This area has some of the most awesome scenery. You drive through the most incredible scenery to get there."

пейзаж

"interrupt /ˌɪn.təˈrʌpt/ She tried to explain what had happened but he kept interrupting her. I wish you'd stop interrupting. Please feel free to interrupt me if you don't understand anything. Please go on with what you're doing and don't let us interrupt you. The senator thoroughly squelched the journalist who tried to interrupt him during his speech. He's very impatient and always interrupts me mid-sentence. She rudely interrupted my speech."

перебивати

"exaggerate /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/: The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated. Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive. I'm not exaggerating - it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in my life. You shouldn't believe everything she says - she does tend to exaggerate. The minister suggested that some leading environmentalists were exaggerating the issues somewhat. She was a bit annoyed, but she wasn't furious - don't exaggerate. I don't think it would be exaggerating to say that the composer's new work is a masterpiece. He has exaggerated the whole event to make it sound rather more dramatic than it actually was."

перебільшувати

"exaggerate /ɪɡˈzædʒ.ə.reɪt/ The threat of attack has been greatly exaggerated. Don't exaggerate - it wasn't that expensive. I'm not exaggerating - it was the worst meal I've ever eaten in my life. You shouldn't believe everything she says - she does tend to exaggerate. The minister suggested that some leading environmentalists were exaggerating the issues somewhat. She was a bit annoyed, but she wasn't furious - don't exaggerate. I don't think it would be exaggerating to say that the composer's new work is a masterpiece. He has exaggerated the whole event to make it sound rather more dramatic than it actually was"

перебільшувати,збільшувати

upturn /ˈʌptɜːn/ economic/market upturn There are fears that higher borrowing rates will threaten the economic upturn. an upturn in sth There are still no signs of an upturn in global economic growth. experience/see an upturn Forecasters expect to see an upturn in consumer spending by the end of the year. an upturn in prices/profits/sales a dramatic/sharp/significant upturn a gradual/sustained upturn After few months we could see an upturn in business.

покращення, зростання (цін)

"advantage /ədˈvɑːn.tɪdʒ/ The advantage of booking tickets in advance is that you get better seats. Despite the twin advantages of wealth and beauty, she did not have a happy life. [ + to infinitive ] It would be to your advantage (= it would improve the situation for you) to agree to his demands. For a goalkeeper, it's a great advantage to have big hands. His height and reach give him a big advantage over (= make him better than) other boxers. UK formal ""Do you know how old I am?"" ""I'm afraid you have the advantage of me there (= you know the answer but I do not)."""

перевага,вигода

"flip /flɪp/ I flipped the book (over) to look at the back cover. I lost my place in my book when the pages flipped over in the wind. You turn the machine on by flipping (= operating) the switch on the side. The captains flipped a coin into the air (= made it turn over in the air it over sev: I don't want to spend the rest of my life flipping burgers They produced a list of the districts that are considered most likely to flip in the upcoming elections. The Democrats are expected to flip at least two Republican-held congressional districts in Texas."

перевертати, повернутись на 180°

overstate /ˌəʊ.vəˈsteɪt/ The impact of the new legislation has been greatly overstated. The shareholders seem to think that the executive board is overstating the case for a merger.

перевищений

"exceed /ɪkˈsiːd/ The final cost should not exceed $5,000. The success of our campaign has exceeded our wildest expectations. She was found guilty on three charges of exceeding the speed limit. Drivers who exceed the speed limit can expect to be fined heavily. Sales this year exceeded the total for the two previous years. The book's success has exceeded all our expectations. The demand for cheap housing far exceeds supply. You mustn't exceed the recommended dose."

перевищувати

"convey /kənˈveɪ/ His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion. Please convey our condolences to the family. [ + question word ] I tried to convey in my speech how grateful we all were for his help. You don't want to convey the impression that we're not interested. Few journalists have managed to convey the full horror of the situation. What the book does convey very successfully is the horror of war. No report can convey the unspeakable suffering that this war has caused. Words alone cannot convey the untold misery endured by people in these refugee camps. With a single wag of her finger she managed to convey her total disapproval. The goods are usually conveyed by rail. Could you convey a message to Mr Merrick for me, please?"

перевозити, висловлювати

"anticipate /ænˈtɪs.ɪ.peɪt/ We don't anticipate any trouble. We had one or two difficulties along the way that we didn't anticipate. Are you anticipating a lot of people at the party tonight? [ + -ing verb ] They anticipate having several applicants for the job. [ + that ] They anticipate that they will have several applicants for the job [ + question word ] At this stage we can't really anticipate what will happen. The anticipated inflation figure is lower than last month's. We've tried to anticipate the most likely problems, but it's impossible to be prepared for every eventuality. We don't anticipate any snags with the negotiations. We thought the concert in the park would be popular but we didn't anticipate so many people turning up. The holiday cost a lot more than we had anticipated. Police are anticipating trouble at tonight's game."

передбачати

estimated /ˈes.tɪ.meɪ.tɪd/ The bridge was begun five years ago and the estimated cost has already doubled. The collection has fetched three times its estimated value at auction. The estimated costs of the building project are well over £1 million. The 77th edition of the Indianapolis 500 was held before an estimated 450,000 fans. There are an estimated 1.5 million HIV carriers in the country. The estimated worth of the plastics and petrochemical industry is about $640 billion.

передбачуваний,можливий, приблизний leech

"hunch /hʌntʃ/ [ + that ] I had a hunch that you'd be here. Sometimes you have to be prepared to act on/follow a hunch. We hunched round the fire to keep warm. Stand up straight and don't hunch your back. [ + that clause ] I had a hunch that you'd be here. [ I ] We gathered in a circle and hunched over the fire to get warm."

передчувати, підозрювати, горбитись,сутулитись

"reboot /ˌriːˈbuːt/ If this doesn't work, close the application and reboot the system. I'm just waiting for my laptop to reboot. With his new movie he reboots the classic Western. The system shuts down, forcing a reboot"

перезавантажувати

"tip /tɪp/ The table tipped, and all our drinks fell on the floor. If you put too many books on one end of the shelf, it'll tip up. She tipped the contents of her purse out onto the table. He tipped his breakfast cereal into a bowl. The child picked up the box and tipped the toys out all over the floor. The giraffe was killed with a spear that had been tipped with poison. The taxi driver was so rude to her that she didn't tip him. [ + two objects ] They tipped the waiter £5."

перекидати,чайові, кінчик,нахиляти

persuasive/pəˈsweɪ.sɪv/ making you want to do or believe a particular thing: a persuasive speaker/speech Your arguments are very persuasive. He can be very persuasive.

переконливий,спонукати

"bear /beər/ The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well. Tell me now! I can't bear the suspense! It's your decision - you have to bear the responsibility if things go wrong. [ + to infinitive ] He couldn't bear to see the dog in pain. [ + -ing verb ] I can't bear being bored. ""What if she'd been driving faster?"" ""It doesn't bear thinking about."" More examples I can't bear this stifling humidity. I can't bear it when someone starts ramming their views down your throat. ""I can't bear to see good victuals wasted,"" said Martha. My mother couldn't bear waste - she always made us eat everything on our plates. I put my hands over my eyes because I couldn't bear to watch. Their baby bears a strong resemblance to its grandfather. The stone plaque bearing his name was smashed to pieces. On display were boxing gloves that bore Rocky Marciano's signature. [ + two objects ] I don't bear them any ill feeling (= I do not continue to be angry with or dislike them). Thank you for your advice - I'll bear it in mind (= I will remember and consider it). At Christmas the family all arrive at the house bearing gifts. Countless waiters bore trays of drinks into the room. The sound of the ice cream van was borne into the office on the wind."

переносити,направлятися,знаходитися, витримувати

"overflow /ˌəʊ.vəˈfləʊ/ The milk overflowed when I poured it into the jug. Because of heavy rain, the river may overflow its banks. : Oh no, the sink is overflowing all over the floor. The bin was overflowing with rubbish. The bar was so full that people were overflowing into/onto the street. His room is overflowing with books. UK The train was full to overflowing (= so full that there was not space for any more passengers). Someone had filled the sink to overflowing. UK The sink was full to overflowing. : They were overflowing with emotion at the birth of their baby. Suddenly, her anger overflowed. : I put a bucket underneath to catch the overflow from the water tank. We can't cope with this overflow of patients from the other hospitals."

переповнений,розливатись,переливатись через край

"pursuit[pə'sju:t] There were four police cars in pursuit. I disagree that dancing is an unmanly pursuit. I was nothing if not persistent in the pursuit of my goal. She enjoys reading, knitting, and other quiet pursuits. People are having to move to other areas in pursuit of work. The pursuit of high productivity is prejudicing the quality of service. The detective was zealous in her pursuit of the kidnappers."

переслідування,пошуки, прагнення, заняття

"convert /kənˈvɜːt/ Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom? What's the formula for converting pounds into kilograms? He converted to (= started believing in) Catholicism when he got married. I used to hate exercise, but my sister has converted me (to it"

перетворити,міняти погляди

rephrase /riˈfreɪz/ Could you rephrase your question? Users are often forced to rephrase their questions, until a form the system can understand is reached.

перефразувати

puberty /ˈpjuː.bə.ti/ : At puberty, pubic hair develops and girls begin to menstruate.

перехідний вік

"obstacle /ˈɒb.stə.kəl/ The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road. This decision has removed the last obstacle to the hostages' release."

перешкоди

first aid /ˌfɜːst ˈeɪd/ Did you learn any first aid at school? first-aid equipment

перша допомога

"niece /niːs/ nephew /ˈnef.juː/ I took my two-year old nephew down to the beach with his bucket and spade. She only sees her niece occasionally, so she showers her with presents when she does. We bought our niece an annual subscription to the tennis club. My niece was showing me all the tricks that she's learned to do with her new magic set."

племінник/племінниця

indulgence /ɪnˈdʌl.dʒəns/ Chocolate is my only indulgence. All the pleasures and indulgences of the weekend are over, and I must get down to some serious hard work. His health suffered from over-indulgence in (= too much) rich food and drink. : My inability to do needlework was treated with surprising indulgence by my teacher.

поблажливість, терпимість, потурання,постачання слабостям

"prompt /prɒmpt/ Recent worries over the president's health have prompted speculation over his political future. What prompted you to say that? I don't know what prompted him to leave. A description of the man prompted hundreds of calls after its release on Tuesday. His comments prompted me to find out more about the situation. I just can't understand what prompted him to do something so drastic. I forgot my line and had to be prompted. They've written back already - that was a very prompt reply. Try to be prompt because we'll be very short of time at 10 o'clock prompt."

побуждати,спонукати,підказувати,точно

regain /rɪˈɡeɪn/ : The government has regained control of the capital from rebel forces. She made an effort to regain her self-control. The swimmers struggled to regain the shore. More examples After a bad year, she has regained her form. They regained their freedom after ten years of unjust imprisonment. He looked embarrassed for a moment, then quickly regained his poise. They regained the lead in the 21st minute. He lost consciousness after his accident and never regained it.

повертати, отримати назад

"surface /ˈsɜː.fɪs/ Tropical rain forests used to cover ten percent of the earth's surface. The marble has a smooth, shiny surface. Neil Armstrong was the first person to set foot on the surface of the moon. the top layer of a field or track on which sports are played: The match will be played on an artificial/all-weather surface. a work surface Don't put anything wet on a polished surface, or it will leave a mark. She watched the sunlight dancing on the water's surface. Pollution has decayed the surface of the stonework on the front of the cathedral. There seems to have been some abrasion of the surface. The surface had been filed smooth. Roll out the pastry on a flat surface. On the surface, this seems like a difficult problem, but in fact there's an easy solution to it. Beneath/Below/Under the surface of contemporary West Indian life lurk memories of slavery. Suddenly, all her anger came/rose to the surface (= became obvious)."

поверхня , на поверхні

"Utter |ˈʌtər| The movie was utter garbage. 'You fool!' she uttered in disgust.. To my utter amazement, he arrived on time. He uttered a curse. She stared at him in utter disbelief. Cantor nodded without uttering a word. You are talking utter poppycock. He uttered strange sounds that nobody could understand. I have never heard my father utter a single profanity. He was talking utter nonsense as usual. It's hard to believe that we were utter strangers just a few days ago. That argument is utter nonsense"

повна,абсолютна, вимовляти,видавати(звук)

"Exacerbate |ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt| I don't want to exacerbate the situation. His angry comments have exacerbated tensions in the negotiation process. The feverish symptoms disappear or remit soon to recur or exacerbate. The proposed factory shutdown would only exacerbate our unemployment problems. The recession has exacerbated this problem."

поглиблювати, посилювати,загострювати (хворобу)

devour /dɪˈvaʊər/ The young cubs hungrily devoured the deer. to destroy something completely: The flames quickly devoured the building. to read books or literature quickly and eagerly: She loves to read - she devours one book after another.

поглинати(роман,їжу),знищувати

"down-to-earth She's so down-to-earth and nonthreatening.. Small-town people are more real, down-to-earth"

практична

"absorb /əbˈzɔːb/ Plants absorb carbon dioxide. In cold climates, houses need to have walls that will absorb heat. Towels absorb moisture. The drug is quickly absorbed into the bloodstream. Our countryside is increasingly being absorbed by/into the large cities. The barrier absorbed the main impact of the crash. I'm so tired, my poor befuddled brain can't absorb any more. For running on hard roads, you need shoes with extra cushioning to absorb the shock. From an early age, children absorb everything going on around them. He was so absorbed in his work, he hadn't realized everyone else had gone home. Vitamin D is absorbed by the body after exposure to sunshine. It's hard to absorb so much information. The project has absorbed her for several years. The school has absorbed most of the expenses so far, but it may have to offer fewer places next year to reduce costs."

поглинати, привертати (увагу),усмоктувати

gaze /ɡeɪz/ Annette gazed admiringly at Warren as he spoke. He spends hours gazing out of the window when he should be working. He gazed out over the emptiness of the moors. He gazed at her, his eyes full of longing. She gazed in admiration at his broad, muscular shoulders. She was gazing out the window, rocking rhythmically to and fro. The women sitting opposite us were gazing admiringly at baby Joe.

погляд

"threaten /ˈθret.ən/ They threatened the shopkeeper with a gun. [ + to infinitive ] They threatened to kill him unless he did as they asked. Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside. Look at those clouds! There's a storm threatening. More examples Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today. Britain threatened to break off diplomatic relations. A masked robber threatened the bank staff with a gun. They threatened to blow up the plane if their demands were not met. She's threatening to take me to court for not paying the bill on time."

погрожувати leech

"sue /suː/ He was so furious about the accusations in the letter that he threatened to sue. She sued the paper for (= in order to get) damages after they wrongly described her as a prostitute. She is suing her husband for (= in order to get a) divorce. She threatened to sue the magazine for libel. She decided to sue for libel after the newspaper smeared her private life. You'll have to spend a small fortune in legal fees if you decide to sue for compensation. He was so enraged at the article about him that he sued the newspaper. He was sued for breach of contract"

подати в суд на когось

"exploit /ɪkˈsplɔɪt/ We need to make sure that we exploit our resources as fully as possible. The increased globalization of the commodity trading business is something we must exploit. Exporters can currently exploit the favourable exchange rates. When a great opportunity like that comes along, you'd be a fool not to exploit it. We have a lot of knowledge and experience in this department that we are not currently exploiting fully. Finding myself in a dream situation, I exploited it to the full. Laws exist to stop companies exploiting their employees. This planet on which we all live should be cherished and not exploited. He was portrayed as a ruthless opportunist who exploited the publicity at every opportunity. high street banks have been accused of exploiting small firms. The minister was sacked for exploiting his position for his own personal gain. She frequently exploits her authority by getting other people to do things for her. She was telling me about her exploits while travelling around Africa."

подвиг, використовувати в своїх цілях

"overcome /ˌəʊ.vəˈkʌm/ Juventus overcame Ajax in a thrilling game. to overcome difficulties/obstacles/problems/resistance Eventually she managed to overcome her shyness in class. 20,000 demonstrators sang ""We shall overcome"" as they marched through Washington. Their resolute opposition to new working methods was difficult to overcome. The plan was designed to help women and minorities overcome discrimination in the workplace. He overcame all obstacles in his path to the top. What are the prospects for overcoming the strife between the Christian minority and Muslim majority? This film reveals their resourcefulness in overcoming appalling weather and treacherous terrain. They were overcome by fumes from the fire and had to be carried out of their houses. Overcome with/by emotion, she found herself unable to speak for a few minutes."

подолати,охопити

"intricacy /ˈɪn.trə.kə.si/ I enjoyed the film, but I couldn't follow all the intricacies of the plot. : No one could understand all the intricacies of the deal. The answer may lie in syntactic intricacies that we have not explored, but other factors may play a role."

подробиці leech

gratitude /græt.ɪ.tʃuːd/ deep/eternal gratitude She sent them a present to show/express her gratitude. Take this as a token of my gratitude for all your help.

подяка,вдячність

"beyond /biˈjɒnd/ In the distance, beyond the river, was a small town. From the top of the hill we could see our house and the woods beyond. The path extends beyond the end of the road. We swam out beyond the breakers. Our house is just beyond the bridge. The campsite is over there, just beyond that hill. Can you see where the village starts, just beyond those trees? Few people live beyond the age of a hundred. We cannot allow the work to continue beyond the end of the year. I've got nothing to tell you beyond (= in addition to) what I told you earlier. The repercussions will be felt throughout the industry and beyond (= in other areas). Tonight's performance has been cancelled due to circumstances beyond our control (= events that we are unable to deal with). She has always lived beyond her means (= spent more than she has earned).: The appeal of this device goes beyond convenience. The behaviour of people with ADHD goes beyond occasional fidgeting or disorganization. His thoughtlessness is beyond belief. He survived the accident, but his car was damaged beyond repair..: She says she is beyond excited to see her son for the first time in more than three years. These days, I'm beyond happy."

поза,за межами, удалині

ostentatious /ˌɒs.tenˈteɪ.ʃəs/ They criticized the ostentatious lifestyle of their leader an ostentatious gesture/manner ostentatious jewelry ostentatious gestures

показний,хвалькуватий

rely on/upon something/someone You can't rely on good weather for the whole trip. The system relies too heavily on one person. I know I can rely on you to sort it out... [V on/upon n] The Red Cross are relying on us.

покладатись,бути впевненим

purchase /ˈpɜː.tʃəs/ Tickets must be purchased two weeks in advance. Except under clearly defined circumstances, it is illegal in Britain for a company to purchase its own shares. She purchased her first house with the money. The land has been purchased by the army. Members will have the opportunity to purchase additional shares in the company at a big discount. Tickets can be purchased in advance from the box office. People wishing to purchase advance tickets should ring our booking line. Life insurance is obligatory when purchasing a house. How do you wish to pay for your purchases? a major purchase New restrictions have been placed on the purchase of guns. A house is the most expensive purchase that most people ever make. No purchase is necessary for you to enter this competition. This product may be frozen. If required, freeze on day of purchase.

покупка, закуповувати,придбати

"Field |fiːld| to exchange the luxury of a palace for the dangers of the field I am ignorant in this field.. Let's cut across the field.. The field lies back from the road a field planted with corn The field was surrounded by trees. advances in the field of biology We seeded the field with corn."

поле(битви),галузь

"relief /rɪˈliːf/ [ + to infinitive ] It was such a relief to hear that Marta was found safe and well. After the exam, I felt an incredible sense of relief. ""James can't come tonight."" ""Well, that's a relief!"" to seek/find/provide relief from the heat/cold/pain/noise We both heaved a sigh of relief when she left. To the bride's relief, the wedding ceremony went off without a hitch. She gave an audible sigh of relief. The holiday was a welcome relief. There was manifest relief among the workers yesterday at the decision not to close the factory."

полегшення, заспокоєння

relieve /rɪˈliːv/ She was given a shot of morphine to relieve the pain. She relieved her boredom at home by learning how to type. The routine was the same every day, with nothing to relieve the monotony. There must be some way you can relieve the pain. This cream relieves the swelling caused by insect stings. They removed the blood clot in order to relieve the pressure on her brain.

полегшувати , послаблювати

"amendment /əˈmend.mənt/ He insisted that the book did not need amendment. I've made a few last-minute amendments to the article. Presidential power was reduced by a constitutional amendment in 1991. An amendment to the bill was agreed without a vote."

поліпшення, виправлення

"refine /rɪˈfaɪn/ Car makers are constantly refining their designs. The Egyptians knew how to mine, refine and work iron. We shall have to refine on our methods of advertising. The class is meant to help you refine your writing style. The inventor of the machine spent years refining the design. refine one's style of writing an attempt to refine the existent machinery to make it more efficient"

поліпшувати, удосконалювати,шліфувати

"accommodation. /əˌkɒm.əˈdeɪ.ʃən/ There's a shortage of cheap accommodation (= places to live). We have first and second class accommodation (= seats) on this flight. They paid for his flights and hotel accommodations. The cost of student accommodations is rising steadily. While he was at the library, Steve decided to seek out some information on accommodation in the area. Feeling guilty for the homeless is one thing, finding cheap, secure accommodation for them is quite another thing. Hostels are usually provided as a stopgap until the families can be housed in permanent accommodation. There's accommodation for about five hundred students on campus. The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra."

помешкання,оселя

"blur /blɜːr/ If I don't wear my glasses, everything is just a blur. It all happened so long ago that it's just a blur to me now. The last few days seem to have gone by in a blur. As she drifted into sleep, the doctor's face began to blur and fade. It all happened so long ago that it's just a blur to me now."

помутніння, нечіткість,невиразне

"try on I'd like to try on this dress. . And you can try on your new nightdress. I don't need to try on the red one. . In the meantime, you can get out so that... I can try on some wedding dresses"

поміряти

vacant ˈveɪ.kənt/ : The hospital has no vacant beds. The position fell (= became) vacant when Rodman was promoted. She had a vacant look/expression on her face. We have three vacant apartments in our building. There was a sad, vacant look in his eyes. the position had been vacant for more that year. Th become/be left/fall vacant Neither post looks likely to fall vacant within the next few months. a vacant job/position/post

порожній,незаповнений, байдужий (про вираз обличчя)

"taint /teɪnt/ His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal. He warned of toxins such as mercury tainting some fish. His first term of office was tainted by scandal. We don't want people out there tainting our reputation. It was found that the groundwater had been tainted with a string of toxins. He managed to escape the worst taint of the Watergate scandal. The enquiry cleared him of any taint of suspicion/dishonesty. People caught with less than an ounce of marijuana might avoid the taint of a criminal record."

порочити,пляма,розкладати

"offence /əˈfens/ a serious/minor offence a criminal/drink-driving offence Driving without a licence is an offence. He committed several serious offences. It's the third time that he's been convicted of a drug offence. More examples The soldier received a dishonourable discharge for a disciplinary offence. It's an offence to park on double yellow lines. This was the defendant's third court appearance for the same offence. He has a long record of previous convictions for similar offences. She was yesterday bailed for three weeks on drink-driving offences. I really didn't mean (to cause/give) any offence (= did not intend to upset anyone) - I was just stating my opinion. Do you think he took offence (= was upset) at what I said about his hair?"

порушення,образа leech

"Exacerbate |ɪɡˈzæsərbeɪt| I don't want to exacerbate the situation. His angry comments have exacerbated tensions in the negotiation process. If you ask her about it, you'll only exacerbate a conflict. Next week the disease exacerbates."

посилювати,загострювати

more haste, less speed The man was in a hurry to finish work but he made many mistakes and had to repeat some things again. This proved to him that more haste equals less speed.

поспешишь людей насмішиш, тихіше їдеш дальше будеш

supply /səˈplaɪ/ Electrical power is supplied by underground cables. Three people have been arrested for supplying arms to the terrorists. The company has supplied the royal family (= provided them with something they need) for years. At the beginning of termthe semester, students are supplied with a list of books that they are expected to read. Whenever she goes out with her baby, she always takes a large supply of baby food with her. In the capital, demand for cheap housing far outstrips supply (= what is provided).

постачати,припаси,

"give in He nagged me so much for a new bike that eventually I gave in. The government cannot be seen as giving in to terrorists' demands. After a heated debate, the employers gave in to the union's demands. I don't think he will give in to your requests if you keep pestering him. He gave in to my suggestion after I had shown him the plans. Keep asking and eventually she'll give in. The government finally gave in to the company's plea for help. You'll never guess the answer - do you give in? She wouldn't give in until she received a full apology. He held the other wrestler in a headlock until he gave in. The enemy troops weren't prepared to give in without a fight. After struggling with the crossword for an hour, she finally gave in and looked at the answers. She refused to give in, and finally got the opportunity she was looking for. If your application is rejected this year, don't give in. You can apply again next year. Our kids kept begging us to take them to the beach, and finally we gave in"

поступатися, здаватися

"compliant /kəmˈplaɪ.ənt/ a compliant child It wasn't, it was making us compliant. The less we think about war, the less we question it, the more compliant we become."

поступливий,податливий

"persistent /pəˈsɪs.tənt/ a persistent smell/skin rash Symptoms of the illness include a high temperature and a persistent dry cough. There have been persistent rumours that the principal might take early retirement. Be persistent - don't give up. He has been a persistent critic of the president. She is a persistent offender and has been arrested five times this year for shoplifting."

постійний, наполегливий

"constantly /ˈkɒn.stənt.li/ She has the TV on constantly. He's constantly changing his mind. Babies dribble constantly. He complained about being constantly doorstepped by the press. Drug smugglers constantly use their ingenuity to find new ways of getting drugs into a country. She jibed constantly at the way he ran his business."

постійно

permanently /ˈpɜː.mə.nənt.li/ always and for ever: Smoking is likely to damage your health permanently. Michael and his family have settled permanently in the States. I seem to be permanently broke. The explosion permanently deafened her in her right ear. The mountain villages seem to be permanently shrouded in mist. Three reconnaissance aircraft are permanently on patrol I started legal proceedings to try to have him taken away from his parents permanently. His reputation was permanently tainted by the financial scandal.

постійно, безперервно

"background /ˈbæk.ɡraʊnd/ The school has students from many different ethnic/cultural/religious backgrounds. They come from a privileged/wealthy background. His family background predisposes him to support the Democrats. Journalists were frantically researching the new prime minister's background, family, and interests."

походження,родина

launch /lɔːntʃ/ How much champagne will we need for the launch? Illness prevented her attending the launch party for her latest novel. The system has been plagued with glitches ever since its launch. The car has enjoyed modest success since its launch, but the Mark 2 version is expected to be far more popular. Our marketing people have come up with a great idea for the launch of the new model. The normally publicity-shy director will be making several public appearances for the launch of the movie. She wore a Dior gown for the launch.

починати,започатковувати

"spread /spred/ The fire spread very rapidly because of the strong wind. It started off as cancer of the liver but it spread to other areas of the body. The redundancies are spread across the banking and building industries. We spread the picnic rug out on the ground and sat down to eat. The virus is spread (= given to other people) through contact with blood and other body fluids. Are you spreading (= telling a lot of people) gossip/rumours again? If we spread (= divide) the work between us, it won't seem so bad. She spread her toast with a thick layer of butter./She spread a thick layer of butter on her toast. It's a special sort of butter that spreads easily even when cold. The suburbs spread (out) for miles to either side of the city. Slowly a smile spread across her face."

поширюватись

"reconcile /ˈrek.ən.saɪl/ It is sometimes difficult to reconcile science and religion. It's difficult to reconcile such different points of view. How can you reconcile your fur coat and/with your love of animals? be reconciled They were finally reconciled with each other, after not speaking for nearly five years. How do we reconcile the seemingly contradictory notions of cutting taxes and balancing the budget? After two years of not speaking to one another, the two brothers were finally reconciled. He has reconciled himself to the loss of the election and is moving on. They've got all the paperwork and they're now trying to reconcile the various figures. reconcile sth with sth We need to reconcile all transactions with the bank statements and cancelled cheques. I just couldn't get the numbers to reconcile I thought they didn't reconcile"

поєднувати,мирити, урегульовувати,примиритись(з чимось)

blend in/blend into sth /blend/ We tried to blend into the crowd. They have adopted local customs and tried to blend in with the community.

поєднуватись,гармоніювати

"admittedly /ədˈmɪt.ɪd.li/ Admittedly, I could have tried harder but I still don't think all this criticism is fair. Admittedly, the ball was close to the line, but I'm sure it wasn't out. She is very clever, admittedly, but do you think she has the right personality for the job? Well, admittedly, I am no expert on art, but I think that is awful! Admittedly, there is a serious problem that must be dealt with here. They had a couple of lucky goals but our team were not playing well, admittedly."

правда, треба зізнатися

yearn /jɜːn/ Despite his great commercial success he still yearns for critical approval. [ + to infinitive ] Sometimes I just yearn to be alone. Joy yearns to earn enough money from her job as a doctor's assistant for her to become independent.

прагнути,жадати

"labour /ˈleɪ.bər/ The car parts themselves are not expensive, it's the labour that costs the money. manual labour Are you tired after your labours? West was paid very little for his labours. Retirement is the time to enjoy the fruits of your labours. More examples Farming has been mechanized, reducing the need for labour. The older generation were bent double from decades of labour in the fields. Society is challenging the traditional sexual division of labour."

праця, працівник

ancestor /ˈæn.ses.tər/ There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room. This wooden instrument is the ancestor of the modern metal flute. Twelve thousand years ago, our ancestors were primitive savages living in caves. Apparently his ancestors came over from France in the 11th century. She claims that Mary Queen of Scots is one of her distant ancestors. These bones come from an animal that is the ancestor of the modern horse. Archaeology can tell us a lot about how our Iron-Age ancestors lived.

предок

approximately /əˈprɒk.sɪ.mət.li/ The job will take approximately three weeks, and cost approximately £1,000. Due to a slight technical hitch the concert will be starting approximately half an hour late. In 1992 the population of Cairo was approximately 6,500,000. One pound is approximately equal to 454 grams. The length of the bay is approximately 200 miles. The earth takes approximately 365 days to go round the sun.

приблизно

"approach /əˈproʊtʃ/ ft, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower. I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break. In my opinion, no other composers even begin to approach (= come near in quality to) Mozart. The total amount raised so far is approaching (= almost) $1,000. He's very active for a man approaching 80 (= who is almost 80 years old). More examples Slow down as you approach the corner. Under no circumstances should you approach the man. The traffic lights turned green as we approached the junction. With exams approaching, it's a good idea to review your class notes. Sports teaching at the college doesn't even approach the required standard. : I'm not sure how to approach the problem. We've just approached the bank for/about a loan. She's been approached by a modelling agency. The whole system was corrupt - every official she approached wanted money before helping her. Be careful how you approach her - she's very temperamental. PJH Corporation said it had been approached by two possible suitors who had submitted bids to buy the company. At first, they refused to sign the agreement, but they caved in when they heard another firm was being approached. He was in a snit this morning and I didn't dare approach him"

прибліжатись,звертатись

curb /kɜːb/ The government should act to curb tax evasion. He is someone who finds it difficult to curb his fleshly desires. You really need to curb your spending. The police are trying to curb under-age drinking. You must try to put a curb on your bad temper/spending habits.

приборкувати , стримувати leech

allure /əˈlʊər/ the allure of working in television sexual allurе The allure of the stage drew him back to acting. There's something alluring about motorcycles.

привабливість,чарівність

"oppress[ə'pres] The government oppresses political activists. The country has long been oppressed by a ruthless dictator. people who have traditionally been oppressed by society The gloom(мрак) in the chapel oppressed her. native tribes oppressed by the authorities"

пригноблювати, утискувати

sentence /ˈsen.təns/. As it was her first conviction for stealing, she was given a less severe sentence. In some countries, drug-smuggling still carries the death sentence. The judge made an example of him and gave him the maximum possible sentence. He won his appeal and the sentence was halved.

приговор,засудити

stun /stʌn/ News of the disaster stunned people throughout the world. She was stunned by the amount of support she received from well-wishers.

приголовшення, шок

"come up with sth She's come up with some amazing scheme to double her income. He's come up with a new way to use up cold chicken. Gavin came up with the idea of dividing the rooms in half. We'll think about a present for her and see what we can come up with."

придумати

repress /rɪˈpres/ He repressed a sudden desire to cry. In the end, it was impossible to repress her emotions. The government repressed all reports from the region. repressed memories The report dealt with the repression of civil liberties during the period.

придушувати,приборкувати

"nail sb down nail sb down on sth We've been trying to nail them down on the specific points of the agreement for the past six months. nail sb down to sth Things are getting urgent so we need to nail them down to a delivery date. that statement has nailed him down we nailed him down to his statement(заявления) to nail down a success he nailed his argument down with a quotation."

прижабати до стінки,зловити на слові,закріпити

"omen /ˈəʊ.mən/ The team's final victory of the season is a good omen for the playoffs, which start next week. a bad omen Many people believe that a broken mirror is an omen of bad luck."

прикмета,знак

attach /əˈtætʃ/ I attached a photo to my application form. Use this cable to attach the printer to the computer. In the UK , packets of cigarettes come with a government health warning attached to them (= on them). I attach (= am sending, usually with a letter) a copy of our latest report. Make sure the rope is firmly attached before attempting to climb down it. The babies in this unit have various devices attached to them which monitor the vital signs. Did you remember to attach a label to the present? I bought some special glue you can use for attaching sequins to fabric. Attach the long nozzle to the vacuum cleaner if you want to clean in awkward places.

прикріпити,приєднати

"cling /klɪŋ/ We got so wet that our clothes clung to us. They clung together in terror as the screams grew louder. One little girl was clinging onto a cuddly toy. She clung to the handrail as she walked down the slippery steps. A few wisps of hay still clung to her skirt. Kate was still clinging to the wreckage of her failed marriage. She clung to my hand as we entered the doctor's surgery. They discovered four men clinging to a piece of wood in the choppy seas. Her wet hair clung to her face."

прилипати, чіплятися

"humiliation /hjuːˌmɪl.iˈeɪ.ʃən/ After the humiliation of last week's defeat, the Mets were back on form. Imagine the humiliation of having to apologize. I felt a deep humiliation and wanted the ground to swallow me up. He became homeless and suffered embarrassment and humiliation. She felt terrible shame and humiliation. They recalled the humiliations they suffered at the enemy's hands. He never forgot the humiliation of being scolded by her in public."

приниження,образа

"refer (sb) to sth /rɪˈfɜːr/ She spoke for an hour wisth ut once referring to her notes. He referred to a history book to find out the dates of the French Revolution. The reader is constantly referred back to the introduction. In her autobiography she occasionally refers to her unhappy schooldays. He always refers to the house as his ""refuge"". The new salary scale only refers to company managers and directors. Pronouns are often used to refer to a noun that has already been mentioned. It's something of a misnomer to refer to these inexperienced boys as soldiers. Outside England, the Anglican Church is often referred to as the Episcopalian Church. The children on trial were referred to as child X and child Y. On page two of your handout you will find a list of the books that I have referred to during the lecture."

приписувати, звертатися, стосуватися

"presume /prɪˈzjuːm/ [ + (that) ] I presume (that) they're not coming, since they haven't replied to the invitation. [ + speech ] You are Dr Smith, I presume? ""Are we walking to the hotel?"" ""I presume not/so."" [ + obj + adj ] The boat's captain is missing, presumed dead (= it is believed that he is dead). In British law, you are presumed innocent until you are proved guilty. [ + obj + to infinitive ] The universe is presumed to contain many other planets with some form of life. More examples You were sniffing a lot - I presumed you had a cold. She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge. ""Is he coming?"" ""I presume so."" Under the Bill of Rights, a person is : [ + to infinitive ] I wouldn't presume to tell you how to do your job, but shouldn't this piece go there? I don't wish to presume (= make a suggestion although I have no right to), but don't you think you should apologize to her? [ + to infinitive ] How can you presume to criticize me when you did the same thing yourself?"

припускати, гадати ,наважуватись,дозволяти собі

devote something/yourself to something/someone /dɪˈvoʊt/ He devoted his life to serving his family, friends, and neighbors. Over half his speech was devoted to the issue of saving Social Security.

присвятити

"ashamed /əˈʃeɪmd/ You've got nothing to be ashamed of. She ought to be thoroughly ashamed of herself - talking to her mother like that! [ + to infinitive ] He was ashamed to admit to his mistake. [ + that ] I was ashamed that I'd made so little effort. I'm ashamed to be seen with you when you behave so badly! I felt so ashamed of myself for making such a fuss. I'm so ashamed of you (= embarrassed to be connected with you)!"

присоромлений,стидно

"appliance /əˈplaɪ.əns/ electric/domestic/household appliances We stock a wide range of domestic appliances, including fridges, freezers and dishwashers. We recommend that an engineer services your gas appliance annually. Don't plug in an electrical appliance with wet hands - you could get an electric shock. Are all of the kitchen appliances included in the price of the house? Modern appliances such as washing machines, vacuum cleaners and steam irons make housework easier."

пристрій, прилад

"sham /ʃæm/ It turned out that he wasn't a real doctor at all - he was just a sham. They claimed that the election had been fair, but really it was a sham"

притворство

"Flunk/flʌŋk/ It's kind of a game changer when your mom can ground you and flunk you. He's about to flunk philosophy. If we flunk that Scaring final, we are done. I'll flunk the exam, and you can go to university all by yourself"

провадити(іспити)

"verify /ˈver.ɪ.faɪ/ Are you able to verify your account/allegation/report/theory? These numbers are surprisingly high and they'll have to be verified"

провіряти,контролювати

room and board: I pay each semester for room and board at college.

проживання і харчування

rental /ˈren.təl/ Property rental is quite expensive here. DVD rentals have decreased this year. a car rental company Because larger rentals are the hardest to find, tenants snap them up quickly. Is that your car or is it a rental?

прокатний,орендна плата

"break in As she was talking, he suddenly broke in, saying, ""That's a lie."" : After the break-in, we install new security system"

проникнути

"advance /ədˈvɑːns/ The fire advanced steadily through the forest. The troops advanced on the city (= approached it, ready to attack). We have advanced greatly in our knowledge of the universe. Her study has considerably advanced (= helped) the cause of equal rights. He's just trying to advance (= improve) his own career. More examples The troops quickly established a beachhead and were preparing to advance. She's the youngest player ever to advance to a semifinal. Enemy planes engaged the troops as they advanced into the mountains. Using smoke as (a) camouflage, the army advanced up the hill. Everyone was disappointed when the team failed to advance to the next round of the competition.: [ + two objects ] Could you advance me £500 until Tuesday? : the theory advanced in this article On the New York Stock Exchange 1,228 issues advanced and 1,157 declined . Nothing could stop the advance of the floodwaters. Recent advances in medical science mean that this illness can now be cured. More examples Could you let me know in advance whether or not you will be coming? Is it possible to buy tickets in advance? Passengers should tell the airline in advance if they have any special dietary needs. Most holiday companies request a 20% deposit in advance. Did you check in advance whether there was access for wheelchairs?"

просувати, аванс

"spill /spɪl/ I spilled coffee on my silk shirt. You've spilled something down your tie. Let's see if I can pour the juice into the glass without spilling it. He dropped a bag of sugar and it spilled all over the floor. Crowds of fans spilled onto the field at the end of the game. Don't fill your glass too full or you'll spill it. If you funnel the oil into the engine, you're less likely to spill it. You've made me spill my drink, you prat! The contents of his bag spilled all over the floor. a fuel spill on the road Could you wipe up that spill, please? In 1989, there was a massive oil spill it"

розливати

"promote /prəˈməʊt/ Advertising companies are always having to think up new ways to promote products. The Institute is intended to promote an understanding of the politics and culture of the Arab world. Greenpeace works to promote awareness of the dangers that threaten our planet today. It has long been known that regular exercise promotes all-round good health. More examples The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights. The organization is working with young people to promote awareness of the dangers of unprotected sex. The band are currently touring to promote their new album. The city is trying to lose its industrial image and promote itself as a tourist centre. Cutting the bush back in the autumn will help promote growth in the spring. If I'm not promoted within the next two years, I'm going to change jobs. She's just been promoted to senior sales rep."

просувати, підвищувати

"contrary /ˈkɒn.trə.ri/ the opposite: I was worried that it might be too hard for me but it turned out the contrary was true. on the contrary used to show that you think or feel the opposite of what has just been stated: ""I thought you said the film was exciting?"" ""On the contrary, I nearly fell asleep half way through it!"" Certainly, Serbia's representatives will argue the contrary. To suggest the contrary today is simply untrue. I'm assuming that everyone is suspect until he can prove the contrary. They say he is guilty, but I believe the contrary."

протилежний,

"confront /kənˈfrʌnt/ As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way. It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is. I thought I would stay calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I got very nervous. She was confronted by a man wielding a knife. We were confronted with a lot of problems when we tried to buy a house in Germany. He confronted his illness with characteristic bravery. She decided to confront the burglars. The police were confronted by crowds of rioters"

протистояти leech

"pass /pɑːs/ I passed him on the stairs this morning. You should only pass a slower vehicle if it is safe to do so. If you pass a supermarket, could you get me some milk? I was just passing by (= going past the place where you are), so I thought I'd drop in for a chat. A momentary look of anxiety passed across his face. A cloud passed over the sun. Don't buy goods that have passed their sell-by date. The company's turnover is expected to pass the $10 million mark by the end of this year. Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass. Stand aside, please, and let these people pass. He took a step backwards to allow her to pass. The ship passed Land's End, then steered towards southern Ireland. She affectionately ruffled his hair with her hand as she passed. After a strong start, she was passed by several runners on the final lap and finished ninth. Guess what? I've passed my driving test! The exam is so hard that only five percent of all applicants pass. Could you pass the salt please? I asked if I could see the letter, so she passed it to me reluctantly. [ + two objects ] Gerald passed me the note./Gerald passed the note to me. Genes are the means by which parents' characteristics are passed on to their children."

проходити повз, минати, передавати,

to abide by sth urge countries contributing troops and personnel to abide by the deployment schedules that have been agreed. So, the United States Mission had no option but to abide by New York State law. I appeal to members to abide by this work plan They have got to abide by the rules

підкорятись

"Lift |lɪft| He gave me a lift home. Someone lifted his wallet on the bus. There was so much lift of sea. Can you lift me in your wagon, Wally? (M. Russell) The story lifted him to national recognition. Want a lift? It's on my way. The fog lifted. Lift the box onto the table. Do you want a lift into town? Lift your head up and pay attention. She lifted her hands to the sky"

підніматися,підвезти,крадіжка.

"signature /ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/ I mistook your signature and thought the letter was from someone else. Please print your name clearly below your signature. On display were boxing gloves which bore Rocky Marciano's signature. I'm not going to forge his signature for you! What do you take me for? His signature was an illegible squiggle at the bottom of the page."

підпис

"confirmation /ˌkɒn.fəˈmeɪ.ʃən/ a letter of confirmation We've only received five confirmations for the conference so far. We will send you written confirmation of our offer shortly. Thank you for your booking. You will receive confirmation in the post within three working days. If you need any confirmation of my story, just go and look outside. This kind of story should never be published without official confirmation. They have found a body but, as yet, we do not have confirmation that it is the missing girl. If I was in any doubt about who had eaten the cake, Jack's chocolate-smeared face was enough confirmation!"

підтвердження

"confirm /kənˈfɜːm/ [ + that ] Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet. Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet. We'll pencil in the dates for the next two meetings and confirm them later. Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday. All bookings must be confirmed in writing. Can you confirm the numbers you are expecting for dinner? I'm just ringing to confirm your hotel booking."

підтверджувати

"confirm/kənˈfɜːm/ Six people have confirmed that they will be attending and ten haven't replied yet. Flights should be confirmed 48 hours before departure. I've accepted the job over the phone, but I haven't confirmed in writing yet. We'll pencil in the dates for the next two meetings and confirm them later. Please confirm your reservation in writing by Friday. All bookings must be confirmed in writing. Can you confirm the numbers you are expecting for dinner? I'm just ringing to confirm your hotel booking."

підтвердити

variety /vəˈraɪ.ə.ti/ When planning meals, you need to think about variety and taste as well as nutritional value. Sexual reproduction serves to create genetic variety. Work on the production line is monotonous and lacks variety. This variety of tomato is particularly good, and is resistant to disease. Can you tell the difference between poisonous mushrooms and edible varieties? I like almost every variety of cheese. He has a variety of different, brightly-coloured ties that he wears to work. I suppose you mix with a wide variety of people in your job.

розмаїтність

"sustain /səˈsteɪn/ The economy looks set to sustain its growth into next year. He seems to find it difficult to sustain relationships with women. US The judge sustained (= accepted) the lawyer's objection.: The soil in this part of the world is not rich enough to sustain a large population. More examples It proved particularly difficult to sustain the interest of the older children. This year's harvest is insufficient to sustain a growing population. Economic growth cannot be sustained without a rise in inflation. This planet is unable to sustain human or plant life. The team were finally victorious after a sustained effort to succeed. She sustained multiple injuries in the accident. Most buildings sustained only minimal damage in the earthquake. The company has sustained heavy losses this year. She was sustained by the strength of her religious faith. The love of my family and friends sustained me through my ordeal. to sustain life to sustain a defeat"

підтримувати,підтверджувати,зазнавати

"break out War broke out in 1914. Fighting has broken out all over the city. She broke out in a rash after eating some strawberries. It didn't take much exercise to make him break out in (a) sweat. When I heard the noise I broke out in a cold sweat. I break out in a cold sweat (піт)just thinking about public speaking"

раптово починатися

"reckon /ˈrek.ən/ I reckon it's going to rain. [ + (that) ] How much do you reckon (that) it's going to cost? ""Can you fix my car today?"" ""I reckon not/so (= probably not/probably)."" ""How old do I reckon she is? I'd say 38."" ""Spot on."" She's been promising to pay back the money for six months, but I reckon she's just stringing me along. He reckons all policemen are fascists and bullies. There was a man on the news last night who reckons we've been visited by beings from other worlds. I paid for the tickets and you bought dinner so we're quits, I reckon. I don't reckon much to (US of) their chances of winning (= I do not think they will win). She was widely reckoned (to be) the best actress of her generation. Angela quickly reckoned the amount on her fingers. The inflation rate is now reckoned to be 10 percent. Do you reckon this watch has a little value? [ + that clause ] Brusca reckons that the value of all goods and services produced declined last quarter."

рахувати,вважати

"tear /teər/ You have to be very careful with books this old because the paper tears very easily. I tore my skirt on the chair as I stood up. A couple of pages had been torn out of/from the book. More examples She tried to tear a small piece off the edge. I tore off a piece of paper. The dog's claws tore her dress. The sheet tore right down the middle. You need to tear off the top of the packet. tears of remorse/regret/happiness/joy/laughter Did you notice the tears in his eyes when he talked about Diane? Why do arguments with you always reduce me to tears (= make me cry)? I won't shed (any) tears (= I will not be unhappy) when he goes, I can tell you!"

рватися, сльози

"advertising /ˈæd.və.taɪ.zɪŋ/ Fiona works in advertising. the advertising industry Many doctors want to see a law banning all tobacco advertising. As marketing manager, her job is to oversee all the company's advertising. The company has launched its new advertising campaign. We've spent a lot of money on advertising and we're beginning to see the results. He has a high-pressure job in advertising."

реклама

"rehearse /rəˈhɜːs/ The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert. figurative On her way to her interview she silently rehearsed what she would say. These are arguments that I've heard rehearsed at meetings many times before. She's rehearsing for a play she's doing. I'm rehearsing with my choir tonight. We'd rehearsed so many times we were sick of the show before we'd started. His mother rehearsed his lines with him and by the time the play opened he was word perfect. We rehearsed each scene over and over."

репетирувати, повторювати, переказувати

tutor /ˈtʃuː.tər/ US His parents got him a tutor to help with his maths. During my illness I was taught by a series of home tutors. His tutor encouraged him to read widely in philosophy.

репетитор

"venture She advised us to look abroad for more lucrative business ventures. There are many joint ventures between American and Japanese companies. The project was a joint venture between the two schools . With debts of $4 million and a monthly payroll of $1.2 million, the venture is clearly heading for trouble. ""How's your new venture going?"" ""It's looking quite promising."" The office block was built as a speculative venture. They announced the start of a new commercial venture."

ризиковане підприємство,авантюра

trait [treɪt] acquired trait — приобретённая черта character trait genetic / hereditary trait negative trait personality trait positive trait

риса,особливість

"roar /rɔːr/ We could hear the lions roaring at the other end of the zoo. She looked up as a plane roared overhead. The street was full of boys roaring up and down on their motorbikes. to shout loudly: [ + speech ] ""Stop that!"" he roared. A cloud of dust rose in the air as the car roared past. The monster roared and gnashed its teeth. The lion opened its jaws and roared. The plane roared overhead and went into a nosedive. She roared with laughter . The lion let out a loud roar. His apartment was on a main road and there was a constant roar of traffic."

ричати; гудіти, гуркотіти;кричати

infer /ɪnˈfɜːr/ What do you infer from her refusal? [ + that ] I inferred from her expression that she wanted to leave.

робити висновки,виводити

"commit /kəˈmɪt/ He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit. to commit adultery/murder to commit an offence Soldiers who obey orders to commit atrocities should be answerable for their crimes. They were imprisoned for incitement to commit grievous bodily harm. Fresh evidence has recently come to light which suggests that he didn't in fact commit the murder. She tried to commit suicide by slashing her wrists. Many people in public life have committed adultery."

робити,здійснити

"review [ri'vju:] I reviewed the material before the test. I need time to review the situation. I read the book reviews in the newspaper. The play got rave reviews. We will review your situation and decide how we can help you. His movie received a good review The decision will be reviewed by the Supreme Court. Our first task is to review the budget"

розглядати,переглядати,огляд

irritation /ˌɪr.ɪˈteɪ.ʃən/ That kind of behaviour is sure to cause irritation. Traffic noise is just one of several minor irritations (= small problems).

роздратування,гнів

"change Could you change a £10 note (for two fives), please? Could you change a £5 note for me? I need to change my dollars for/into English money. Can you change a tenner for two fivers? You can't pay in English money. You'll have to change some money at the bank. I need to change some of these travellers cheques. Will they change money at the hotel? He kindly changed my foreign currency for me"

розмін грошей,здача

"accommodate /əˈkɒm.ə.deɪt/ New students may be accommodated in halls of residence. formal There wasn't enough space to accommodate the files. The price includes travel and accommodation but meals are extra. The new policies fail to accommodate the disabled. We always try to accommodate (= help) our clients with financial assistance if necessary. accommodate yourself Some find it hard to accommodate themselves to the new working conditions."

розміщувати, забезпечувати,обслуговувати,пристосовувати

prevalent /ˈprev.əl.ənt/ These diseases are more prevalent among young children. Trees are dying in areas where acid rain is most prevalentThis condition is more prevalent in women than in men... Smoking is becoming increasingly prevalent among younger women... The prevalent view is that interest rates will fall.

розповсюджений,переважний

"division /dɪˈvɪʒ.ən/ the equal division of labour between workers The team plays in one of the lower divisions. More example The electronics division was split off into a freestanding company. He's just been appointed as director of the publishing division. In spite of unification, the country was still faced with the daunting prospect of overcoming four decades of division. UK Did the Conservatives win courtesy of the division of the opposition vote between Labour and the Liberal Democrats? Disagreements about defence cuts have opened up deep divisions within the military. Division within the party will limit its chances in the election."

розподіл, розбіжністі в думках

"distribute /dɪˈstrɪb.juːt/ The books will be distributed free to local schools. Several people were arrested for distributing racist leaflets/pamphlets (to the spectators). The company aims eventually to distribute (= supply for sale) its products throughout China. A number of charities are coordinating their efforts to distribute food to the region. Their teacher distributed a review for the exam. Tons of internationally donated food was distributed to the starving peasants. She incited racial hatred by distributing anti-Semitic leaflets. It's thought that the pornographic films are being distributed by an international vice ring."

розподіляти,роздавати , розносити

"prudent /ˈpruː.dənt/ [ + to infinitive ] It's always prudent to read a contract carefully before signing it."

розсудливо

"strain /streɪn/ The hurricane put such a strain on the bridge that it collapsed. As you get older, excess weight puts a lot of strain on the heart. Their constant arguments were putting a strain on their marriage. The recent decline in the dollar has put a bigger strain on the economic system. Migration into the cities is putting a strain on already stretched resources. She's a lot better than she was but she's still not ready to face the stresses and strains of a job. He's been under a lot of strain recently. a groin strain His muscles knotted with the strain. Jogging puts a lot of strain on the knees. The strain must have been enormous but she bore it well. The events of the last few weeks have put a real strain on him. Scientists have discovered a new strain of the virus which is much more dangerous. : Could you strain the vegetables, please. The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes. I've put on such a lot of weight recently - this dress is straining at the seams. I strained a muscle in my back playing squash. Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes! [ + to infinitive ] figurative I really had to strain (= try very hard) to reach those top notes. figurative I was straining (my ears) (= listening hard) to hear what they were saying."

розтягувати, напружувати,перевтомлювати,рід

sensible /ˈsen.sə.bəl/ a sensible answer/approach/compromise/option a sensible person I think the sensible thing to do is call and ask for directions. It would be sensible to take an umbrella.

розумно

comprehension /ˌkɒm.prɪˈhen.ʃən/ He has no comprehension of the size of the problem. How she manages to fit so much into a working day is beyond my comprehension a listening/reading comprehension

розуміння

"frustrate /frʌsˈtreɪt/ I'm frustrated over this case. He seems more frustrated than violent. Young people are increasingly frustrated about their future and feel that their voices are not being heard. African countries had every reason to feel frustrated and cheated. Which means you're angry or frustrated. Like Carsillo, Sullivan claimed never to be frustrated with the difficulty. They were as frustrated as anyone."

розчарований

"comb /kəʊm/ I can't find my brush, but I still have my comb. Can I borrow your comb?. I always carry a comb in my handbag. She combed her hair and put on some lipstick. I've been trying to comb out (= remove using a comb) the knots in her hair. I combed my hair before I left home. Comb your hair before you have your photo taken. She combed her hair with her fingers. The police combed the whole area for evidence. Investigators combed through the wreckage."

розчісувати, прочісувати, гребінь

"expand /ɪkˈspænd/ The air in the balloon expands when heated. They expanded their retail operations during the 1980s. I don't think we should expand our business in the current economic climate. In their second album, the band tried to expand their stylistic range. The college is not able to expand because of restrictive planning laws. Their economy has expanded enormously, while ours, by contrast, has declined. In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force."

розширюватись

decipher /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/ Can you decipher the writing on this envelope? I have a hard time deciphering my phone bill. It is just a fact that things written in a non-standard form of language are difficult to decipher, even if they are phonetically correct

розшифровувати

decipher /dɪˈsaɪ.fər/ Can you decipher the writing on this envelope? I have a hard time deciphering my phone bill. It is just a fact that things written in a non-standard form of language are difficult to decipher, even if they are phonetically correct.

розшифровувати

"row /rəʊ/ : a row of houses/books/plants/people/horses We had seats in the front/back row of the theatre. She's been voted Best Actress three years in a row. The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns. I'd like seats on the front row of the stalls. ""This is our fourth victory in a row, "" he gloated. They built a row of hotels right along the sea-front. A row of tall fir trees shuts off the view of the street in front."

ряд послідовність

range /reɪndʒ/ I offered her a range of options. There is a wide/whole range of opinions on this issue. We stock the full range of model railway accessories. This jacket is part of our autumn/spring range. As an actor he could communicate a whole range of emotions. This range of clothing is specially designed for shorter women. The mountain range stretched away into infinity. The price range is from $100 to $500. The product is aimed at young people in the 18-25 age range. The coat was in/out of my price range. This type of work is outside/beyond/out of my range (of experience).

ряд,серія, діапазон

seldom /ˈsel.dəm/ : Now that we have a baby, we seldom get the chance to go to the cinema. formal Seldom do we receive any apology when mistakes are made

рідко

"distinction /dɪˈstɪŋk.ʃən/ There's a clear distinction between the dialects spoken in the two regions. This company makes no distinction between the sexes. It's sometimes very difficult to draw a clear distinction between the meanings of different words. There is a sharp distinction between crimes which involve injury to people and those that don't. I wasn't convinced by the minister's nice distinction between a lie and an untruth. This film blurs the distinction between reality and fantasy. The distinction between Ms McArthur and her countless imitators is the elegance of her writing. She has the distinction of being one of the few people to have an honorary degree conferred on her by the university this year."

різниця, розрізнення leech

"versatile /ˈvɜː.sə.taɪl/ He's a very versatile young actor who's as happy in highbrow dramas as he is in TV comedies. A leather jacket is a timeless and versatile garment that can be worn in all seasons. This jacket is very versatile - you can dress it up for the evening. He is a very versatile actor. We want all our staff to be versatile. This is a very versatile recipe - you can double the portions for a party. Teachers have to be versatile to cope with different ability levels."

різнобічний

"diversity /daɪˈvɜː.sə.ti/ Does television adequately reflect the ethnic and cultural diversity of the country? There is a wide diversity of opinion on the question of unilateral disarmament. She teaches the students to have respect for different races and appreciate the diversity of other cultures. The wonderful diversity of our region's wildlife is now coming under threat. I find the enormous diversity of life on earth quite overwhelming. I'd like the show to reflect the diversity of talent we have here at the college more fully. It is a city of huge musical and artistic diversity, where every taste is catered for."

різноманітність

napkin They were immediately familiar with the proper use of utensils, napkins and condiments. Frances always held her napkin over her mouth when she attempted to remove a stubborn piece of food from her back dentures.

салфетка

"complacent [kəm'pleis(ənt)] complacent behaviour self-complacent He was a complacent listener to her talk. The strong economy has made people complacent. He had become complacent after years of success. We simply cannot afford to be complacent about the future of our car industry. We have grown too complacent over the years. There's a danger of becoming complacent if you win a few games."

самовдоволений,шанобливий, послужбивий

"cocky /ˈkɒk.i/ He's a cocky little man and I don't like him. Don't get too cocky about your chances of getting the job. a cocky young actor who thought that he was God's gift to the theater"

самовпевнений

impostor /ɪmˈpɒs.tər/ He felt like an impostor among all those intelligent people, as if he had no right to be there.

самозванець

"proclaimed /ˌself.prəˈkleɪmd/ He's a self-proclaimed expert on national defence. She's a self-proclaimed financial guru"

самозваний

"scold /skəʊld/ His mother scolded him for breaking her favourite vase. It's no use scolding the child for his behaviour"

сварити

"quarrel /ˈkwɒr.əl/ They had a bitter quarrel about/over some money three years ago and they haven't spoken to each other since. We have no quarrel with the people of your country (= we have no reason to disagree with or dislike them). They seem to have patched up their quarrel (= finished their disagreement and started to be friendly). Don't let one little quarrel come between you. Eventually, the duelling politicians agreed to end their quarrel. She's always raking up that old quarrel. They had a quarrel last night and now they're not on speaking terms with each"

сварка

"squabble /ˈskwɒb.əl/ Polly and Susie were having a squabble about who was going to hold the dog's lead. Often relationships between family members are so strained that squabbles break out. There is any easy way to end their f by playing games with their children. He settles the squabble over the word game by disqualifying the word ""jader"". When small children are tired they are more likely to squabble with each other. They are still squabbling over who will get the big office. The children have been squabbling all morning. The couple spent most of their time squabbling among themselves. They are squabbling about how to use the money."

сварка через дрібниці

"controversy /ˈkɒn.trə.vɜː.si/ There was a big controversy surrounding/over the use of drugs in athletics. The policy has caused fierce/heated controversy ever since it was introduced. Where do you put the emphasis in the word 'controversy'? Her latest book has engendered a lot of controversy. The mayor and the city council are anxious to avoid getting entangled in the controversy. Reports in today's newspapers have added fuel to the controversy . Overhanging the controversy is the question of how much the government knew about the arms deal. The government proposal to test 14-year-olds has been causing controversy in the staffroom ."

сварку,спір leech

essence/ˈes.əns/ the basic or most important idea or quality of something: The essence of his argument was that education should continue throughout life. They tried to understand the essence of life. In essence his message was very simple

сутність, суть

witness /ˈwɪt.nəs/ Police are appealing for witnesses to the accident to come forward. According to (eye) witnesses, the robbery was carried out by two teenage boys. She was witness to the tragic event. He signed the treaty in the presence of two witnesses. They were married a year after they first met, with two friends acting as witnesses

свідок

Rile |raɪl| That class gets me so riled up. It riled me that they were paying no taxes. Her comments riled the professor. Примеры, ожидающие перевода He was the calmest guy I ever knew - nothing ever riled him.

сердити, дратувати

"average /ˈæv.ər.ɪdʒ/ Prices have risen by an average of four percent over the past year. My income's rather variable, but I earn £175 a day on average. Countywide, exam results have improved by an average of eight percent. Rates of pay are above average. The number of spectators at football matches was lower than average last season. The number of soldiers killed this week is much higher than the weekly average. On average, I earn about one and a half thousand pounds a month. The audience figures were lower than average for this sort of film. In western Europe, a seven to eight-hour working day is about the average. On average, people who don't smoke are healthier than people who do. The quality of candidates was (well) below/above average. I expect to spend an average of $50 to $60 on a meal in a restaurant."

середня, звичайний, середній

solemn /ˈsɒl.əm/ a solemn face/voice solemn music Everyone looked very solemn. He looked stern and solemn, and rarely spoke. The memorial was a very solemn occasion

серйозний,урочистий, формальний

"orphan /ˈɔː.fən/ The civil war is making orphans of many children. Thesaurus: synonyms, antonyms, and examples a child who has no parents orphanShe's an orphan adopted by a wealthy New York family. orphanedShe finds herself caring for an orphaned child"

сироти

abolish /əˈbɒl.ɪʃ/ I think bullfighting should be abolished. National Service was abolished in the UK in 1962. The government ought to abolish the tax altogether. The government is planning to abolish subsidies to farmers. Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished? In Britain, national service was abolished in 1962. Gradually the laws that underpinned apartheid were abolished.

скасовувати, знижувати

"consist of sth The team consists of four Europeans and two Americans. It's a simple dish to prepare, consisting mainly of rice and vegetables. A company's assets can consist of cash, investments, buildings, machinery, specialist knowledge or copyright material such as music or computer software. Many jazz trios consist of a piano, guitar and double bass. Atoms consist of positively-charged protons, negatively-charged electrons and neutral particles called neutrons. The meal consisted of smoked salmon, followed by guinea fowl . Breakfast, such as it was, consisted of a plain roll and a cup of coffee."

складатись

"faint /feɪnt/ a faint sound/noise/smell The lamp gave out a faint glow. She gave me a faint smile of recognition. There's not the faintest hope of ever finding him. She bears a faint resemblance to my sister. I have a faint suspicion that you may be right! She felt faint with hunger. He faints at the sight of blood. I nearly fainted in the heat. She took one look at the hypodermic needle and fainted (dead) away. His face went pale and he looked as if he might faint. You gave us a real scare when you fainted, you know. He caught me at the precise moment that I fainted. By the middle of the next day she was almost fainting from hunger. I stood up too quickly and very nearly fainted."

слабкий,зомліти

"Slack |slæk| I slacked my pace. He slacks his attention. The rain slacked and died. The wind slacked off a bit.. After such a trip he felt absolutely slack. The rope suddenly went slack. . The negotiations slack, that's quite dangerous. At the end of the academic year he felt very tired and slacked his efforts in his studies. He slackened his pace as he got tired He had been running fast, but suddenly started to slacking."

слабкий,ледачий, сповільнювати,млявий

"slight /slaɪt/ a slight improvement a slight incline She had a slight headache. I don't have the slightest idea what he's talking about. ""Does it worry you?"" ""Not in the slightest."" He's got a headache and a slight fever. The X-ray showed a slight irregularity in one lung. There was a slight tremble in her voice as she recalled her husband. After a slight hesitation, she began to speak. She has a slight limp. They are punished for even the slightest infraction. Like most long-distance runners she is very slight. It's a slight but enjoyable tale. His terrific performance lifts this otherwise slight film. She makes this slight comedy a lot more memorable. Huge claims have been made for artistic projects that are in reality rather slight. It's a slight film that you smile at rather than really enjoy. I felt slighted when my boss thanked everyone but me for their hard work"

слабкий,несерйозний, зневажати

maid /meɪd/ In the beach resort, the apartments and villas have daily maid service. In California many illegal immigrants work as maids and gardeners.

служниця

"serendipity Serendipity placed me in this wonderful city prefer to look at it as serendipity.. Pretty sure this is what they call serendipity.. That my child is back in her mother's arms... is serendipity and grace"

случайний випадок , счаслива случайність

"roast [rəʊst] The meat was roasting in the oven. For dinner we had roast chicken and a salad. The chicken is roasting in the oven. We ate roast beef like dragons. These films have been roasted by most critics. Stuff the rabbits and roast them. If we were to roast him it might hurt our business. She made a roast for dinner. Are you going to roast the chicken? We're having pork roast for dinner. I was roasted for falling asleep in a deck-chair during play."

смажити,запікати,висміювати, критикувати

"stink /stɪŋk/ Your feet stink! The morning after the party, the whole house stank of beer and cigarettes. He hadn't showered for over a week and stank to high heaven (= a lot). The woman next to me sprayed on some perfume and stank out the whole place (= filled it with an unpleasant smell). I think her whole attitude stinks. His acting stinks but he looks good, so he's offered lots of movie roles."

смердіти ,огидний

demise /dɪˈmaɪz/ The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected.

смерть,кончіна

"ridiculous /rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/ Do I look ridiculous in this hat? Don't be so ridiculous! I can't possibly afford to stay in a hotel like that. It's ridiculous to expect a two-year-old to be able to read! Does he wear those ridiculous clothes to draw attention? Quite frankly, I think this whole situation is ridiculous. I've never heard anything so ridiculous. He described the law as anachronistic and ridiculous. There are countless arguments against this ridiculous proposal."

смішний,нелепий

"conscience /ˈkɒn.ʃəns/ a guilty conscience a question/matter of conscience You didn't do anything wrong - you should have a clear conscience (= not feel guilty). My conscience would really bother me if I wore a fur coat. UK He's got no conscience at all (= does not feel guilty) about leaving me to do the housework. A sense of guilt was deeply embedded in my conscience. Let your conscience be your guide. The charity used photos of starving children in an attempt to jolt the public conscience . Dan's mentioning Julia pricked my conscience and I gave her a call. He salves his conscience by giving money to charity."

совість

"conscious /ˈkɒn.ʃəs/ My tooth doesn't exactly hurt, but I'm conscious of it (= I can feel it) all the time. [ + -ing verb ] I think she's very conscious of being the only person in the office who didn't have a university education. [ + that ] He gradually became conscious (of the fact) that everyone else was wearing a suit. He is elegant, sensual, conscious of his body. Our subconscious mind registers things which our conscious mind is not aware of. When a hypnotist puts you in a trance, you no longer have conscious control of yourself. He was conscious of a presence behind him. She was conscious of the fact that everyone was staring at her"

сознательной,вітчутно

legacy /ˈleɡ.ə.si/ An elderly cousin had left her a small legacy. The Greeks have a rich legacy of literature. The war has left a legacy of hatred. The scars are the legacy of chicken pox. I received a small legacy from an aunt. The novel will be his legacy. Their argument left a legacy of bitterness. She left a legacy to the hospice.

спадок

"distracted /dɪˈstræk.tɪd/ Tania seems very distracted at the moment - I think she's worried about her brother. Concentrate on the main points of the argument and try not to be distracted by incidental details."

спантеличений,збитий з толку

"heat /hiːt/ the heat of the sun/fire How do you manage to work in this heat without air conditioning? She always wore a coat, even in the heat of summer. Cook the meat on a high/low heat (= at a high/low temperature). Turn the oven to a low heat. Firefighters were driven back by the heat of the flames. A greenhouse stays warm because the glass traps the heat of the sun. Let the liquid come to the boil and then reduce the heat. The flowers were drooping in the heat. A large house like this must be expensive to heat. Shall I heat up some soup for lunch? She's too miserly to heat the house properly. The fire heats the room up within minutes. The room was heated by a wood-burning stove. If you heat water to 100°C it turns to steam. Some kinds of plastic become pliable if they're heated."

спека,нагрівати

"peculiarity /pɪˌkjuː.liˈær.ə.ti/ You couldn't help but be aware of the peculiarity of the situation. Well, we all have our little peculiarities, don't we? This technique is applicable to a wide variety of crops, but some modifications may be necessary to accommodate the peculiarities of each type. The dynamics of this change in the capital obviously had their own peculiarities"

специфічність,характерна риса

notify /ˈnəʊ.tɪ.faɪ/ : The school is required to notify parents if their children fail to come to school. Has everyone been notified of the decision? [ + that ] We notified the police that the bicycle had been stolen.: Contest winners will be notified by postcard. : notify sb of sth You will be notified immediately of any changes to the arrangements. notify sb that We have just been notified that our application has been successful. Businesses must notify consumers if their personal information has been subject to a security breach.

сповіщати, повідомляти

"Lure |lʊr| to lure smb. into a trap He lured me into temptation. Cheese is very good for luring a mouse into a trap. They lured the bear out of its den. The police lured him back to the scene of the crime. Computer games are luring youngsters away from their lessons. No woman should allow herself to be lured away from her husband. It's very difficult to lure talent away from Silicon Valley"

спокуса,приманювати

"seduce /sɪˈdʒuːs/ He felt that she was trying to seduce him. I wouldn't normally stay in a hotel like this, but I was seduced by the fabulous location. They were seduced into buying the washing machine by the offer of a free flight. Almost every visitor to Edinburgh is seduced by its splendid architecture."

спокусити,заманювати

"spontaneous /spɒnˈteɪ.ni.əs/ His jokes seemed spontaneous, but were in fact carefully prepared beforehand. approving She's such a spontaneous, lively woman. I am certain both these statements were spontaneous and genuine. The audience broke into spontaneous applause. What happened was not a spontaneous outburst of violence. This was a spontaneous outpouring of emotion. We had no plans to do it - it was a spontaneous thing"

спонтанно

"stumble /ˈstʌm.bəl/ Running along the beach, she stumbled on a log and fell on the sand. In the final straight Meyers stumbled, and although he didn't fall it was enough to lose him first place. We could hear her stumbling about/around the bedroom in the dark. He pulled on his clothes and stumbled into the kitchen."

спотикатись

"enterprise /ˈen.tə.praɪz/ Don't forget this is a commercial enterprise - we're here to make money. Those were the years of private enterprise (= businesses being run privately, rather than by the government), when lots of small businesses were started. Her latest enterprise (= plan) is to climb Mount Everest. a state-owned enterprise This is an unusual act of collaboration between a museum and a commercial enterprise. The spirit of competition and free enterprise is alive and well here in Dixie. It is a government-sponsored enterprise. Because the organization is a charitable enterprise it is free from tax worldwide. It's private enterprise, go out of there!"

справа, починання, підприємство

"heed /hiːd/ It's fine to celebrate success but it is more important to heed the lessons of failure. If she had only heeded my warnings, none of this would have happened. he spends without heed to the consequences"

увага; турбота;звертати увагу, враховувати; остерігатися

"affair /əˈfeər/ She organizes her financial affairs very efficiently. He's always meddling in (= trying to influence) other people's affairs. What I do in my spare time is my affair (= only involves me). The arms-dealing affair has severely damaged the reputation of the government. The president's handling of the affair has been criticized. The whole affair does not reflect well on the government. As a leader, he's been criticized for his inexperience in foreign affairs. He put his affairs in ordeaffair"

справа,заняття

"genuine /ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn/ genuine leather If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions. He's a very genuine person. Machiko looked at me with genuine surprise - ""Are you really going?"" she said. He has demonstrated a genuine interest in the project. A number of forged works of art have been sold as genuine. In an indiscreet moment, the president let his genuine opinions be known. The police are trying to sift out the genuine warnings from all the hoax calls they have received. I'm not surprised the offer wasn't genuine, it sounded too good to be true."

справжній,щирий

bring about something Harold's working to bring about changes in the industry.

спричиняти

"effort /ˈef.ət/ [ + to infinitive ] If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help. You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the effort with people. In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force. He's jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit. It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort."

спроба

"effort /ˈef.ət/ [ + to infinitive ] If we could all make an effort to keep this office tidier it would help. You can't expect to have any friends if you don't make the effort with people. In their efforts to reduce crime the government expanded the police force. He's jogging around the park every morning in an effort to get fit. It takes a long time to prepare the dish but the results are so good that it's worth the effort. Do you want to have a look at his exam paper? It's a fairly poor effort"

спроба, зусилля

devastate /ˈdev·əˌsteɪt/ Waves of corporate downsizing have devastated employee morale. I was so devastated I was crying constantly. The town was devastated by a hurricane in 1928. You would have devastated their crime rate statistics for a decade, you know.

спустошувати, пригнічувати leech

compassion/kəmˈpæʃ.ən/ I was hoping she might show a little compassion.

співчуття, жалість

"wager /ˈweɪ.dʒər/ She put a cash wager of £50 on the race. He tried to eat 50 hard-boiled eggs, for a wager. More than $2 billion was wagered legally on sports in Nevada in the last 12 months. He is so confident of victory he has wagered on himself. [ + two objects, + , that ] I'll wager you £5 that they'll get there first. I'd wager (that) she's interested in you. He regrets doing that, I'll wager."

ставка,парі,робити ставку

"condition /kənˈdɪʃ.ən/ : Mum's still got our pram - it's very old, but it's in perfect condition. They left the flat in a terrible condition - there was mess everywhere. The hospital say her condition (= state of health) is improving slowly. He's in no condition (= he is too sick or too drunk) to drive home. The prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions. Under what conditions do plants grow best? Riis devoted his life to improving conditions in urban slums. More examples Her performance under such stressful conditions was commendable. Under the existing conditions many children are going hungry. The accident was caused by people driving too fast in bad conditions. Thick fog has made driving conditions dangerous. He did a lot to improve conditions for factory workers."

стан

decrepit /dɪˈkrep.ɪt/ Most of the buildings were old and decrepit. A decrepit old man sat on a park bench. The town had two decrepit fire trucks that were constantly breaking down. However, farmers now rely less on these machines, which are now old and decrepit, than they did in the recent past. They described themselves in their own words as capable and incapable, able and unable, beautiful and decrepit, funny and feeble.

старезний,зношений

path /pɑːθ/ a garden path a concrete path a well-trodden path This is the path to the cliffs. It will be several days before snowploughs clear a path (through) to the village. They followed the path until they came to a gate. A fierce fire is still raging through the forest, burning everything in its path (= as it moves forward). The Weather Service issues warnings to people in the path of a hurricane (= in the area in which it is moving). The charged particles move in spiral paths. figurative His path through life was never easy

стежка , шлях

"squeezе /skwiːz/ Cut the lemon in half and squeeze the juice into the bowl. As she waited to go into the exam, he squeezed her hand (= pressed it affectionately with his hand) and wished her good luck. Once he had finished cleaning the floor, he squeezed the cloth out. He reloaded the gun, took aim, and then squeezed (= pulled back) the trigger. figurative The studio is using all sorts of marketing tricks to squeeze as much profit from the movie as they can. She squeezed him tight and kissed him on both cheeks. ""Oh, Andrew,"" she said, as she squeezed him in her tight embrace. freshly squeez: She squeezed through the crowd and found a seat at the front. They managed to squeeze under the fence and get into the festival without paying."

стискання, потиск (рук) , обійми, втиснутися

composed /kəmˈpəʊzd/ She looked remarkably composed throughout the funeral.

стриманий

arrow /ˈær.əʊ/ Robin Hood asked to be buried where his arrow landed. I followed the arrows to the car park. Aim the arrow a little above the target. There was an arrow pointing to the door. Cupid is usually depicted as a winged boy with a bow and arrow.

стріла

stamina /ˈstæm.ɪ.nə/ The triathlon is a great test of stamina

стійкість, життєздатність

"frown /fraʊn/ She frowned at me, clearly annoyed. He frowned as he read the instructions, as if puzzled. Don't frown so - it spoils your pretty face. Frowning, she started to search in her bag for the lost ticket. People who frown a lot or have very expressive faces usually develop deep lines as they get older. What are you frowning about now? What have I done? The teacher frowned and drew her red pen firmly across the page."

супити брови,насуплюватись

"tendency /ˈten.dən.si/ [ + to infinitive ] His tendency to exaggerate is well known. [ + to infinitive ] There is a growing tendency to regard money more highly than quality of life. The tendency of some factions towards extremism and terrorism has grown.. Well, for starters, Kurt has a tendency to snap his fingers at wait staff As a child, Richard showed a tendency, which he later called ""the traces of my past lives He has a tendency to itch his chest when he lie."

схильність, тенденція

"alike /əˈlaɪk/ The children all look very alike. The twins look alike, but they differ in temperament. The film's message is that rich and poor are alike. As babies, the twins were so alike that I just couldn't tell them apart. For the first few months the babies looked so alike I couldn't tell which was which. Our views on politics are very alike."

схожий, однаковий

"grab /ɡræb/ A mugger grabbed her handbag as she was walking across the park. He grabbed (hold of) his child's arm to stop her from running into the road. I just managed to grab hold of Lucy before she fell in the pool. I grabbed the dog by the collar and dragged it out of the room. Someone jumped out of the shadows and grabbed my handbag. Grab your coat and follow me. Stop grabbing my arm. You're hurting me. If you don't grab this opportunity, you might not get another one. We'd better get there early, or someone else will grab the best seats. Let's just grab a quick bite. With your first sentence you must grab the reader's attention. The visiting team grabbed an equaliser just before half time. One young fan managed to grab an autograph as the player was getting on to the coach. You won't get many opportunities, so you need to grab any chances that you get. We can grab a bite to eat before the film starts. She grabbed the chance to play the title role when the leading actor was taken ill"

схопити, привласнювати

"agriculture /ˈæɡ.rɪ.kʌl.tʃər/ Agriculture is still largely based on traditional methods in some countries. The area depends on agriculture for most of its income. 70 percent of the country's population practises subsistence agriculture. If agriculture were given priority, the country would easily be able to feed itself. Nationalization of agriculture is on the government's agenda. Tourism has replaced agriculture as the nation's main industry. Changing patterns of agriculture are threatening the countryside. As agriculture became more capital intensive, many farm labourers moved to the towns and cities to look for work."

сільське господарство

"Solid |ˈsɑːlɪd| to freeze solid The door was solid as rock. They enjoy solid friendship. They voted solid. The ring is solid gold. The solid state of water is called ice. He'll be out for eight hours solid. I have been waiting for you for three solid hours. the solid and liquid states The lake was frozen solid. She couldn't eat solids after the surgery. Water exists in three states: liquid, gaseous, and solid"

тверде тіло, міцний,цілий,повний

"flow/fləʊ/ Lava from the volcano was flowing down the hillside. Many short rivers flow into the Pacific Ocean. The river flows through three counties before flowing into the sea just south of here. With fewer cars on the roads, traffic is flowing (= moving forward) more smoothly than usual. More examples Every day, 30 million gallons of untreated human waste flow from Ciudad Juarez into the Rio Grande. The teacher drew a diagram showing how the blood flows through the heart. There's a lovely stream that flows through their garden. The road was blocked for two hours after the accident, but traffic is now flowing smoothly again. The pipes creaked as water flowed through the system. Please keep the money flowing in! Offers of help are flowing into the disaster area from all over the country. My thoughts flow more easily if I work on a computer. By eleven o'clock, the wine was starting to flow. After they'd all had a drink or two, the conversation began to flow. Her long red hair flowed down over her shoulders. Ligatures are used in surgery to stop the flow of a bleeding artery. The country's asylum laws were amended to staunch the flow of economic migrants. They are broadening the bridge to speed up the flow of traffic. She tied a handkerchief around the wound to stem the flow of blood. Diets that are high in saturated fat and cholesterol tend to clog up our arteries, thereby reducing the flow of blood."

текти,литися, виникати ,спадати

"lukewarm I made sure yours was lukewarm. It is noted that the coffee in all three cups is still lukewarm. I note a lukewarm reception to my proposal, which is different to the resolution that was adopted earlier. That's why I made him his favorite treat yourself breakfast: dry wheat toast, lukewarm tea and a gummi vitamin. Homie's cried in anguish over his lukewarm lather. I am asking you to take a few ounces of lukewarm coffee and spill it on him. Take a lukewarm shower to cool down lukewarm attitude — равнодушное отношение lukewarm response — вялый, сдержанный ответ to give lukewarm support to a candidate his book had a lukewarm recension get lukewarm — стать равнодушнее; остыть lukewarm praise — вялая похвала lukewarm welcome — сдержанная встреча The producer was lukewarm about her script. Our plan got a lukewarm reception. gave only lukewarm support to the candidate His idea got only a lukewarm response from the committee. lukewarm water-тепла вода lukewarm food"

теплий, без ентузіазму,байдужий, прохолодний

"urgent /ˈɜː.dʒənt/ He's got to sign that paper - will you tell him it's urgent? The most urgent thing in a fire is to make sure everyone is out of the building. Many people are in urgent need of food and water. Let's leave that matter aside for now and talk about the more urgent problem facing us. Excuse me, but I have some urgent business to attend to. This is a problem that requires urgent attention. Jack is in need of an urgent operation. I'm afraid this can't wait - it really is urgent."

терміновий , невідкладний

"meanwhile /ˈmiːn.waɪl/ Carl's starting college in September. Meanwhile, he's travelling around Europe. We'll buy you some shorts at the weekend, but meanwhile you'll just have to wear your long trousers. The boys are still getting the mats out so, meanwhile, let's do some warm-up exercises. ""The pizza will be ready in 10 minutes, Mum."" ""Great - meanwhile, let's set the table."" They've arranged to have another meeting in two weeks, and meanwhile the problem is getting worse and worse! The computers should be working again soon. Meanwhile, could everyone get on with some paperwork or something?"

тим часом

"temporary/ˈtem.pər.ər.i/ The ceasefire will only provide a temporary solution to the crisis. The salaries of temporary employees ought to be brought into line with those of permanent staff. Don't worry, his depression is only temporary - it'll soon pass. She has managed to obtain a temporary residence permit. The injection provided a temporary reprieve from the pain. I rigged up a temporary radio aerial from a coat hanger."

тимчасовий

"interim/ˈɪn.tər.ɪm/ : an interim solution An interim government was set up for the period before the country's first free election. Directors declared an interim dividend of 30 cents. More examples There will be an interim government to oversee the transition to democracy. The interim government is a mere cipher for military rule. The move is intended as an interim measure. The interim government was formed in 1990. An interim constitution was adopted in 1993. The new secretary starts in June, but in the interim we're having to type our own letters. temporary; intended for a short period only: an interim government I started writing two years ago, and other books on the subject have come out in the interim (= during this period)."

тимчасовий, проміжок часу

millennium /mɪˈlen.i.əm/ The corpse had lain preserved in the soil for almost two millennia. How did you celebrate the millennium? More examples The book is a history of the last two millennia. Imagine what the world will be like at the end of the next millennium.

тисячоліття

"gregarious /ɡrɪˈɡeə.ri.əs/ Emma's a gregarious, outgoing sort of person. Leo was an open, gregarious, kind individual, who loved people."

товарискій ,общительний

"thick /θɪk/ a thick rope a thick layer of dust She picked up a thick volume and began to read out loud. The walls are two metres thick. a thick (= made of thick material) sweater/coat The roof of the temple was held up by a row of thick stone columns. The flood left a thick deposit of mud over the entire ground floor of the house. A thick layer of clay lies over the sandstone. A thick mantle of snow lay on the ground. The bomb shelter has concrete walls that are three metres thick. thick forest thick, dark hair Thick, black smoke was pouring out of the chimney. Even as a tiny baby, she had a thick head of hair. The animal's thick fur provides very good insulation against the arctic cold. A coil of thick blue smoke rose up from his pipe. The planet Venus is enshrouded in thick clouds. Outside, the fog was thick and impenetrable."

товстий, густий

"precise /prɪˈsaɪs/ He caught me at the precise moment that I fainted. There was a good turnout for the meeting - twelve of us to be precise. Let's not trouble ourselves about the precise details at the moment. I can give no information at this precise moment in time. We don't know the precise details of the story yet. Machine-readable passports will permit precise identity-checking. Do you think you could be a bit more precise? Years of doing meticulous research had made her very precise in her working methods."

точний,акуратний

"duration /djʊəˈreɪ.ʃən/: He planned a stay of two years' duration. the length of time that something lasts: He planned a stay of two years' duration. a two-year/ten-month/six-week, etc. duration Most placements of agency IT staff are of a three-month or six-month duration. Does the rate only apply for a limited period or for the duration of the loan?"

тривалість,срок

"cadaver /kəˈdæv.ər/ I like the part where he falls asleep on the cadaver.. No, I'm not talking about a cadaver or brain dead.. So I dissect out and remove the animal cadaver hearts. I have about 50 cadaver hearts that need to be harvested for my research"

труп

"tad /tæd/ The fish was OK, but the chips were a tad greasy. There's no turning away if things get a tad messy.I've been a tad busy, Rog. I've tad more loyal than she was to Davd. You're going to have to be a tad more specific. I think it's just a tad bit more sunshiny. Can you walk a tad faster"

трішки

"dull /dʌl/ She wrote dull, respectable articles for the local newspaper. He's pleasant enough, but deadly dull. I find his art rather dull and conventional. The text was dull and formulaic. For years, he's plodded away at the same dull routine job. Those books seem rather dull beside this one. The ponderous reporting style makes the evening news dull viewing. We could just see a dull glow given off by the fire's last embers. UK The first day of our holiday was dull (= cloudy)."

тупий, безглуздий, неясний

"merely /ˈmɪə.li/ I wasn't complaining, I merely said that I was tired. I didn't say that you had to go - I merely suggested that you might want to go. The minister's speech had merely fogged the issue. He called the new building unoriginal and said that it merely aped the classical traditions. She didn't reply - she merely smiled that insinuating smile. Of his origins he said very little, merely mentioning in parenthesis that his background was poor. Patriarchy has not disappeared - it has merely changed form.The medicine won't cure her - it merely stops the pain."

тільки

"solely /ˈsəʊl.li/ I bought it solely for that purpose. It seems he's not solely to blame for the accident. The product's success cannot be attributable solely to the ads. It's solely for your use. The screening is carried out solely for the benefit of the individual. It must be strange to be celebrated solely for your beauty. He's solely in charge of the operation. The administration's energy plan is focused solely on drilling for oil."

тільки, цілковито

"Anyhow Donny was there every night anyhow. Beerntsen was told to sign the document anyhow. I liked him better than Jake anyhow. I don't feel it anyhow.. Well, technically, a coincidence, but anyhow... But anyhow I'm the one that put it over, you must admit this So anyhow, this guy was supposed to pay the real Joe Gazlan $100 a month for life, but then two years ago, he stopped.. Well, anyhow, I'm so delighted that I can offer it to you. He looked a complete mess - dressed anyhow with his hair sticking up"

у будь-якому разі,як небудь

"lame[ leim ] Well, he probably was around Friday nights, Which was lame. No, seriously, dad. It's lame. He lives near the railway... old Tyubal, wacky lame cripple... who calls himself Emperor of Peru... I was lame, hunchbacked, and crooked in one eye. Besides, Grease is... so lame. Which means... no lame married couple shooting down all my amazing ideas. No arguments, no lame excuses that you're saving the world for democracy. Yeah, but that doesn't mean we have to be lame"

убогий, кульгавий,відстійний,невдалий

impact /ˈɪm.pækt/ The impact of the crash reduced the car to a third of its original length. The bullet explodes on impact (= when it hits another object). The anti-smoking campaign had had/made quite an impact on young people. The new proposals were intended to soften the impact of the reformed tax system. The increase in the number of young people leaving to work in the cities has had a dramatic impact on the demography of the villages. This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy. The report concluded that business pressure on the government had muffled the impact of the legislation. The tax on fuel will not have a serious impact on the better-off. The book discusses the impact of Christian thinking on western society.

удар,сильно воздєйствовати

"Bags of time bags of time to catch the train No need to rush, we've got bags of time. We've got bags of time. You're only 20 you still have bags of time."

уйма часу

cajole /kəˈdʒəʊl/ He really knows how to cajole people into doing what he wants. I managed to cajole her out of leaving too early. The most effective technique is to cajole rather than to threaten. She is constantly cajoling her fellow citizens to adopt modern ideas and methods.

умовляти за допомогою лестощів

"relevant /ˈrel.ə.vənt/ Education should be relevant to the child's needs. For further information, please refer to the relevant leaflet. The point is highly relevant to this discussion. I'm sorry but your personal wishes are not relevant (= important) in this case plans to make schooling more relevant to life beyond school I don't think that question is relevant, counselor. You've got a head start over others trying to get the job because you've got relevant work experience. I went to the meeting armed with the relevant facts and figures. Is monarchy relevant in the modern world or should it be abolished? I have some relevant information for you."

умісний,актуальний leech

degrading /dɪˈɡreɪ.dɪŋ/ [ + to infinitive ] It is so degrading to have to ask for money. No one should have to suffer such degrading treatment.

унизливо leech

elude /iˈluːd/ The gold medal continues to elude her. They had minor breakthroughs but real success eluded them. They eluded the police by fleeing. I know who you mean but her name eludes me. I want to elude any unexpected obstacles in future

уникати,вислизати

"stubborn /ˈstʌb.ən/ They have huge arguments because they're both so stubborn. : He was famed for his stubborn resistance and his refusal to accept defeat. Stubborn stains can be removed using a small amount of detergent. Even as a small child, he could be stubborn. He's very stubborn and it drives me mad sometimes. What infuriates me is his stubborn refusal to admit that he's ever wrong. If he thinks he's in the right he can be very stubborn. Her stubborn streak makes her very difficult to work with sometimes."

упертий,не піддатливий

"adjust /əˈdʒʌst/ If the chair is too high you can adjust it to suit you. As a teacher you have to adjust your methods to suit the needs of slower children. She adjusted her skirt, took a deep breath, and walked into the room. You don't need to adjust the setting every time you take a photo. There is some interference on the signal - do not adjust your set. My hat was askew so I adjusted it in the mirror. I can't adjust to living on my own. Her eyes slowly adjusted to the dark. The lifestyle is so very different - it takes a while to adjust."

упорядковувати,пристосовувати

"drop /drɒp/ She dropped her keys. I'm always dropping things. Amanda dropped her sunglasses in/into the fountain. The book dropped from/off the shelf. Don't drop it!/Don't let it drop! A man rushed past and jogged her elbow, making her drop the bag. She dropped her cup and it smashed to pieces on the stone floor. Helicopters dropped leaflets over the city. She accidentally dropped her ring down a drain in the road. I'm going to drop yoga and do aerobics instead. Can you drop what you're doing and help me with this report? He's been dropped from the team because of injury. The police have had to drop charges against her because they couldn't find any evidence. She walked free after the charges against her were dropped. He was dropped from the team after failing to turn up for a drugs test. You can't just show up at my work and expect me to drop everything. The band was dropped by their record label because of creative differences."

упускатись,роняти,кидати

"consciousness /ˈkɒn.ʃəs.nəs/ [ + that ] Her consciousness that she's different makes her feel uneasy. Working in an unemployment office had helped to raise his political consciousness. The children have no consciousness of being different. He is completely unaware of gender issues - we will have to raise his consciousness. Her consciousness of the feelings of others was the thing that made her a fantastic doctor. He shows no consciousness that others might find him boring. Does she have any consciousness of how rude other people find her?"

усвідомлення, розуміння

"inherit /ɪnˈher.ɪt/ Who will inherit the house when he dies? All her children will inherit equally. More examples She will inherit her father's estate when she is 21. She inherited a fortune from her grandmother. Would you quit your job if you inherited lots of money? He inherited the family business, but he had little interest in it and soon sold it. The chief's son would inherit all his lands and rights. Rosie inherited her red hair from her mother."

успадкувати

eliminate /iˈlɪm.ɪ.neɪt/ A move towards healthy eating could help eliminate heart disease. We eliminated the possibility that it could have been an accident. The police eliminated him from their enquiries. He was eliminated in the third round of the competition. A police officer was accused of helping a drug gang eliminate rivals. Water helps eliminate toxins from your system. Police have eliminated him from their enquiries. The virus can never be entirely eliminated from the body. The programme will minimize, though not eliminate, the problem. She hired an assassin to eliminate her rival.

усувати, ліквідувати

"throughout /θruːˈaʊt/ People throughout the country are out of work. He yawned throughout the performance. The school has been repainted throughout. She's been leading throughout the race, but it now looks as if she's tiring. We'll update you on this news story throughout the day. He stayed by her side throughout her long illness. The room has been decorated in pastel shades throughout. He was faithful to his wife throughout their 30-year marriage."

усюди,скрізь, протягом усього часу

"retain /rɪˈteɪn/ She has lost her battle to retain control of the company. He managed to retain his dignity throughout the performance. She succeeded in retaining her lead in the second half of the race. I have a good memory and am able to retain (= remember) facts easily. The sea retains the sun's warmth longer than the land. Francis retained control of the company. His capacity to retain (= remember) facts was as keen as ever, but he had trouble remembering people's names. Salespeople have developed novel ways to use the Web to reach or retain customers."

утримувати;зберігати

"fancy /ˈfæn.si/ : Do you fancy a drink this evening? [ + -ing verb ] I didn't fancy swimming in that water. That Dave really fancies himself, doesn't he? Do you fancy coming on a day trip to Bath next Saturday? Do you fancy going out for a meal after work? What shall we do foodwise - do you fancy going out to eat? I thought he fancied me, but I'd completely misread the signals. She knew he fancied her, but preferred to keep their relationship platonic."

уявляти,думати, фантазія,уява

"shape /ʃeɪp/ The house stuck out because of its unusual shape Kim's birthday cake was in the shape of a train. Our table is oval in shape. This T-shirt has been washed so many times that it's lost its shape"

форма,придавати форму

"Sorry, I phrased that badly. The phrase is loaded with irony. The phrase has three distinct meanings. What a strange turn of phrase! It's virtually impossible to translate this phrase. Kate has a colourful turn of phrase. The question was awkwardly phrased Carefully how you phrase it."

фраза, називати,вираз

skive /skaɪv/ Tom and Mike have skived (off) school today to watch the match. We realized that we could skive without the management noticing. He was always skiving off and going to the cinema. I skived off a lesson once. He works for his mother and feels he can skive off whenever he feels like it.

халтурити, сачкувати

"Snatch|snætʃ| to snatch a nap to snatch a sword to snatch a moment's leisure snatch a victory The wind snatched his cap off. The thief snatched her purse and ran. He snatched the phone from / out of my hand. She snatched the toy from his hands. He snatched a quick glance at her. Hilda had her husband snatched from her. A thief snatched a handbag from a woman as she was about to get into her car"

хапати, ухопитись, стажщіти

seize verb UK /siːz/ US /siːz/ B2 [ T ] to take something quickly and keep or hold it: I seized his arm and made him turn to look at me. He seized the chance/opportunity of a free flight with both hands (= with eagerness or enthusiasm). C2 [ T ] to take using sudden force: The rebels have seized ten soldiers to use as hostages. Political instability helped the army to seize power. Troops yesterday seized control of the broadcasting station. Customs officers at Heathrow have seized 60 kilos of heroin. I was suddenly seized by/with a feeling of great insecurity and loneliness. She seized the gun and ran at him. Seizing the book in both hands, she threw it across the room. Heroin worth about $5 million was seized. The soldiers fell on the villagers and seized all their weapons. The terrorists have seized 20 hostages and are threatening to kill one a day unless their demands are met.

хапати,схопити, привласнювати, скористатися

"temper/ˈtem.pər/ She has a real temper. He's got a really bad temper. The children behaved so badly that I lost my temper. I found it hard to keep my temper with so many things going wrong. I'd stay away from her if I were you - she's in a foul temper. He appears to be a man of calm and even temper. You're going to have to learn to control your temper. Her temper hasn't improved with age! His detractors claim that his fierce temper makes him unsuitable for party leadership. She has an explosive temper. In a fit of temper he hurled the book across the room. My enthusiasm for the venture was tempered by my knowledge of the hard work that would be involved. I learned to temper my criticism."

характер, стриманість, настрій, стримувати

chilly /ˈtʃɪl.i/ The bathroom gets chilly in the winter. I felt a bit chilly so I put on a jacket. a chilly October day I went to see the sales manager but got a rather chilly reception. a chilly morning fig. Their relationship was decidedly chilly (= unfriendly) after the argument.

холодно,прохолодний

surgeon /ˈsɜː.dʒən/ The surgeon makes a small incision into which a tube is inserted. Winifred nurtured ambitions for her daughter to be a surgeon. The surgeon did everything in her power to save him. The surgeon was accused of negligence. His finger was cut off when he caught it in a machine, but the surgeon was able to sew it back on.

хірург

"blossom /ˈblɒs.əm/ The cherry tree is beginning to blossom. She has really blossomed recently. She is suddenly blossoming into a very attractive woman. Sean and Sarah's friendship blossomed into love."

цвісти,розцвітати

cauliflower, grapes, lamb

цвітна капуста, виноград, баранина

"quote /kwəʊt/ He's always quoting from the Bible. ""If they're flexible, we're flexible"", the official was quoted as saying. She worked, to quote her daughter, ""as if there were no tomorrow"". Can I quote you on that (= can I repeat to other people what you have just said)? [ + two objects ] Quote me one organization that doesn't have some bad managers. In all future letters on this subject, please quote our reference JW/155/C/1991. I can't quote the exact statistics for you offhand, but they're there for you to see in the report. The article quoted an unnamed source from the White House. At the beginning of his speech he quoted a line from 'Macbeth'. I think it's a crazy idea, but don't quote me on that."

цитата, цитувати, посилатися (на автора)

"pry /praɪ/ to try to find out private facts about a person As a reporter, I was paid to pry into other people's lives. I hope you don't think I'm prying, but has your boyfriend ever lived with anyone before? She wanted a private holiday away from prying eyes (= where no one would be trying to see her"

цікавитись

"altogether /ˌɔːl.təˈɡeð.ər/ That'll be $52.50 altogether, please. : The government ought to abolish the tax altogether. She wrote less and less often, and eventually she stopped altogether. It's all right working with him, but living with him would be a different matter altogether. I'm not altogether sure I want that (= I have doubts about it). I think Graham will agree, but convincing Mary will be altogether more (= much more) difficult. He's bad-tempered, selfish, and altogether an unpleasant man. The best option would be to cancel the trip altogether. The new systems cut humans out of the picture altogether. The first casualty of the reorganization will be the bus service, which will be stopped altogether. Talking about the world's problems is one thing, but solving them is another matter altogether. Cars are useful, but their impact on the environment is another matter altogether."

цілком,загалом, ціле

"valuable /ˈvæl.jə.bəl/ These antiques are extremely valuable. This is losing valuable business for the company. The country's most valuable commodities include tin and diamonds. Diamonds are still valuable, even when they are flawed. Delicate and valuable books are kept in an air-conditioned annexe to the main library. You can't give away Granny's old bookcase - it's a valuable antique. The museum has a fine collection of valuable glass. He was able to provide the police with some valuable information. Parents gave the school valuable support in its case for getting its facilities improved."

цінний,дорогоцінності,коштовний

cherish /ˈtʃer.ɪʃ/ Although I cherish my children, I do allow them their independence. Her most cherished possession is a 1926 letter from F. Scott Fitzgerald. Freedom of speech is a cherished (= carefully protected) right in this country. I cherish the memories of the time we spent together.

цінувати,дорожити

"frequent /ˈfriː.kwənt/ a frequent visitor to the US A frequent criticism of the proposal has been its high cost. The most frequent cause of death is heart disease. The attacks were increasingly frequent and serious. There are frequent sailings from Dover. The two countries have had frequent border disputes. All hi-tech weaponry demands frequent servicing to ensure accuracy. Car crashes are so frequent that they don't rate a mention in the newspaper unless a lot of people are killed. He is a frequent flyer."

частий

"receipt /rɪˈsiːt/ Make sure you are given a receipt for everything you buy. More retailers are switching to email receipts instead of paper. Keep your receipt as proof of purchase. Here's your receipt, dear. I'd thrown the receipt away. If you've got your receipt you can usually exchange the goods. Shall I put your receipt in the bag? Apple stopped printing receipts, opting to email them instead."

чек

"alternate [ɔ:l'tɜ:nɪt] The poem alternates fear and hope. Sunny weather alternated with rain. We alternate in doing the household chores. Her spirits alternated between hope and despair. The service runs on alternate days. The coach alternated Jones with Wilson. They alternate between supporting us and opposing us. Periods of depression alternate with excited behavior. Twist your body, alternating right and left stretches."

чергуватись

"on account of sth They are targeted on account of their political opinions and/or activities, including the expression of women's rights. The picnic was held in the gym on account of the rain He doesn't eat any dairy products on account of the diet he is following"

через, внаслідок

"Itch |ɪtʃ| This sweater makes me itch. My feet were itching terribly. My fingers itch (to do smth.). She is itching to start the project. His eyes began to burn and itch because of his allergies. He has an itch to travel. Scratch(чесати)my back — I have an itch.. Those two boys are itching for a fight, they've been on the edge of a quarrel all day. I had a slight itch on my back. You shouldn't scratch. It'll just make your itch worse. She's always had an itch for adventure."

чесатися, непереборне бажання

integrity /ɪnˈteɡ.rə.ti/ No one doubted that the president was a man of the highest integrity. Keen to preserve his artistic integrity, he refused several lucrative Hollywood offers. Lord Fletcher, said the Bishop, was a man of unimpeachable integrity and character. His comments cast a slur on the integrity of his employees. Her probity and integrity are beyond question. I had credited them with more integrity than they showed. He was regarded as a man of absolute integrity.

чесність,прямота

"rumor /ˈruː.mər/ Rumors are going around (the school) about Mr. Mason and his assistant. [ + that ] She's circulating/spreading rumors that the manager is going to resign. I heard a rumor that she'd been seeing Luke Harrison. Rumor has it (that) you're going to be the next managing director. Is it true? I heard a rumor that she's leaving, but apparently there's nothing in it. A rumor has surfaced that the company is about to go out of business. The president has consistently denied the rumors. He denied all responsibility for the rumors that have been circulating. The company moved quickly to quash rumors that it is losing money."

чутки

"odds /ɒdz/ If you drive a car all your life, the odds are that you'll have an accident at some point. There are heavy odds against people succeeding in such a bad economic climate. What are the odds on him being (= do you think he will be) re-elected? The overall odds of winning a lottery prize are 1 in 13. The odds are stacked against a woman succeeding (= it is not likely that a woman will succeed) in the business. The odds against my horse winning (= that it will not win)/on my horse winning (= that it will win) are a hundred to one. The odds that the US entrant will win the race are ten to one. Bookmakers are offering punters odds of 6-1 on the horse Red Devil winning the race. What are the odds on him winning the title for the third year running? The bookmakers aren't offering very good odds on a draw. The odds have shortened from 10-1 to 5-1. The odds against you winning such a competition are enormous."

шанси, імовірність

rapid /ˈræp.ɪd/ The 1990s were a period of rapid change/growth. I was startled by a rapid movement to my left. His response to the accusation was rapid. Her climb to power has been very rapid. The rapid growth of opposition to the plan has surprised the council. The report notes a rapid decline in manufactured goods. She had her first three children in rapid succession. Technological progress has been so rapid over the last few years.

швидкий

"masterpiece /ˈmɑː.stə.piːs/ Leonardo's ""Last Supper"" is widely regarded as a masterpiece. Her press conference was a masterpiece of media manipulation."

шедевр

"whisper /ˈwɪs.pər/ She leaned over and whispered something in his ear. What are you two girls whispering about? [ + speech ] ""Where are the toilets?"" she whispered. It's rude to whisper! People are whispering that she's going to retire next year. I heard whispers outside my room. She said it in a whisper so I presumed it wasn't common knowledge. ""You see,"" she said, lowering her voice to a whisper, ""he hasn't been well recently."" The silence was broken only by the whisper of the leaves in the gentle breeze. not a whisper of reproach to give the whisper not a whisper of"

шептати,шушукатись,чутка,натяк

"harm /hɑːrm/ A mistake like that will do his credibility a lot of harm. Missing a meal once in a while never did anyone any harm. You could always ask Jim if they need any more staff in his office - (there's) no harm in asking (= no one will be annoyed and you might benefit). She meant no harm (= did not intend to offend) - she was only joking. She was frightened by the experience but she came to no harm (= was not hurt). There's no harm in applying for other jobs, but if I were you, I wouldn't advertise the fact at work. Huge projects designed to aid poorer countries can sometimes do more harm than good. I'm sure he's well-intentioned - he wouldn't mean any harm. Modernizing historic buildings can often do more harm than good. Thankfully no one was harmed in the accident. The government's reputation has already been harmed by a series of scandals."

шкодити, постраждати

"artificial /ˌɑː.tɪˈfɪʃ.əl/ clothes made of artificial fibres an artificial heart an artificial lake This artificial fabric has the texture of silk. The match will be played on an artificial surface. Some studies have suggested a link between certain types of artificial sweetener and cancer. This bread is completely free from artificial preservatives. She's been fitted with an artificial leg."

штучний

Fluke |fluːk| by a (pure) fluke He agreed that the second goal was a fluke. It was a complete fluke that we just happened to be in the same place at the same time.

щаслива випадковість,несподівана удача

"generous /ˈdʒen.ər.əs/ a very generous man [ + to infinitive ] It was generous of you to lend me the money. She's been very generous with her time. There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in today's newspaper. The public's response to the crisis appeal was generous and compassionate. His mother is one generous woman. John Herschel was an urbane, kindly and generous man. She's a really sweet person and she's generous to a fault. The charity will go under unless a generous donor can be found within the next few months."

щедрий,великодушний

"annual /ˈæn.ju.əl/ an annual event/visit/holiday Companies publish annual reports to inform the public about the previous year's activities. annual income/salary/profit They spent their annual holiday on a yacht in the Caribbean. The flowers at the annual flower show were a beautiful sight. The average annual rainfall in this region is 750 mm. The government have just launched their annual Christmas campaign to stop drunken driving. You will receive annual pay increments every September."

щорічний

consequent /ˈkɒn.sɪ.kwənt/ Our use of harmful chemicals and the consequent damage to the environment is a very serious matter.

являющий результатом , в наслідку

noxious /ˈnɒk.ʃəs/ Many household products give off noxious fumes. ...carbon monoxide and other noxious gases. ...the heavy, noxious smell of burning sugar, butter, fats, and flour... Their behaviour was noxious

ядовитий,вредний

"inclusive /ɪnˈkluː.sɪv/: My rent is $700 a month inclusive (of bills). I'll be away from 20 to 31 May inclusive. An inclusive group or organization tries to include many different types of people and treat them all fairly and equally: Our aim is to create a fairer, more inclusive society. : inclusive of sth The house and grounds, inclusive of all outbuildings, belong to my client. Two weeks in one of the harbourside studios is £620 per person (inclusive). We can organize the entire wedding for one inclusive price. The consultation period runs from December 2011 to April 2012 inclusive. Children from age 13 to 17 inclusive are allowed to participate"

який включає , включно

"notorious /nəʊˈtɔː.ri.əs/ one of Mexico's most notorious criminals The company is notorious for paying its bills late. The city is notorious for its red light district and strip clubs. He was notorious for his violent and threatening behaviour. He has spent the past three months in Florida, ostensibly for medical treatment, but in actual fact to avoid prosecution for a series of notorious armed robberies. Politicians are notorious egotists. During the trial he was held in one of the country's most notorious prisons."

який користується поганою славою,горезвісний

"glare /ɡleər/ She gave me a fierce glare. Tinted windows will reduce the glare/the sun's glare. This screen gives off a lot of glare. The sun was glaring right in my eyes. She glared angrily at everyone and stormed out of the room."

яскраве, сліпуче світло,погляд

"sole /səʊl/ My sole objective is to make the information more widely available. The sole survivor of the accident was found in the water after six hours. She has sole responsibility for the project. I have sole charge of both children all day. The company's sole concern is to ensure the safety of its employees. In most of these cases, the woman is the sole earner in the family. Letters whose sole purpose is to make a political point will not be published. He was the sole survivor of the plane crash. The sole British runner, White Knight, was unplaced."

єдиний

"Go off |ˈɡəʊ ˈɒf| Don't drink the milk, it's gone off. Hamlet goes off I went to bed early enough, but for some reason I couldn't go off. The concert went off well. A gun goes off every day to mark exactly one o'clock. The light went off as the policemen entered the room. Her good looks were unmistakably going off"

іти (геть), впадати в який стан,пройти,вистрілити (про зброю); псуватися;