5-8 Flashcards
(328 cards)
1
Q
take at face value
A
accept something without thinking about it
2
Q
turn a blind eye TO
A
choose to ignore something you know is wrong
3
Q
lose your head
A
stop being calm in a difficult situation
4
Q
keep an eye out for s,o/s.th
A
watch carefully to see if they/it appears
5
Q
face the music
A
accept punishment/criticism for something you know you did wrong
6
Q
he said it smugly
A
in a way that shows too much satisfaction or confidence:
“I own three cars and two boats,” he said smugly.
7
Q
give a smug smile
A
самодоволна усмивка
8
Q
within sight
A
в полезрението
9
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ecCentricity
A
unconventional and slightly strange
10
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purport
A
to pretend to be or to do something, especially in a way that is not easy to believe:
PolitiCIAns purport to represent the wishes of the majority
11
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look from a humourous angle
A
.
12
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gullible
naive c1
A
naive, easily believing and easily tricked
It was a little naive of you to think
13
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generalisation
A
C1
a written or spoken statement in which you say or write that something is true all of the time when it is only true some of the time:
14
Q
distrust
A
DIStrust
15
Q
article on scamming.
A
za
16
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tremendous
A
very great in amount or level, or extremely good:
They were making a tremendous amount of noise last night.
17
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lodgingS
A
a temporary place to stay
18
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irreparable
A
impossible to repair or make right again
irreparably damaged
19
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of note
A
c2 important
importance, or the fact that something deserves attention:
There was nothing of note in the latest report.
20
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(to end) on a positive note:
A
(to finish) with an optimistic tone, with good news.
21
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surge
A
C1
a sudden and great increase:
There has been a surge in house prices recently.
C1
-to increase suddenly and strongly:
The company’s profits have surged.
22
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obscure s.th
A
hide, make difficult to be found
23
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landmark
A
C1
a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are
24
Q
deem
to be deemed old-fashioned
A
C2
to consider or judge something in a particular way:
The area has now been deemed safe.
deem it appropriate.
will be deemed to have withdrawn from the offer.
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withdraw
C1
to take or move out or back, or to remove:
withdraw from the offer.
26
inclusion
include
.
27
candidacy
кандидатура
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line up
C1
to prepare, organize, or arrange something:
Do you have anything exciting lined up for the weekend?
I've lined up a meeting with them for tomorrow morning.
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take on responsibility or job
C1
to accept
She took too much on and made herself ill.
30
adhere to
stick firmly
to continue to obey a rule or have a belief:
She adhered to her principles/ideals throughout her life.
They failed to adhere to the terms of the agreement/treaty.
The translator has obviously adhered very strictly to the original text.
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come under the heading of 'mind sports'
.
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come up
the oppotunity COMES UP
If a job or opportunity comes up, it becomes available:
A position has come up in the accounts department.
C1
to happen, usually unexpectedly:
I've got to go - something has just come up at home
33
fit in c1
to feel that you belong to a particular group
It's no surprise she's leaving - she never really fitted in.
34
cater for (young people)
caters for minority interests
The college caters for deaf and visually-impaired students.
C1
to provide what is wanted or needed by someone or something:
The club caters for children between the ages of four and twelve.
35
come off
C1 informal
to happen as planned, or to succeed
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attendee
someone who attends a performance, meeting etc.
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build interest
increase/develop
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they have never looked back
B2
to think about something that happened in the past
39
make an appearence
appear in, show up at an event
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draw on
използвам умение
to start using a supply of something:
drawi on savings
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come under pressure
.
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come under
C1
If you come under something, you suddenly experience or suffer it:
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peaks and troughs (of energy)
a regular series of high and low points
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it stands to reason
C2
said when something is obvious or clear from the facts
45
aptitude for
flair for
a natural ability or skill
aptitude for sports
46
acknowledge
признавам
accept or admit the existence or truth of
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convey
to express a thought, feeling, or idea so that it is understood by other people:
His poetry conveys a great sense of religious devotion.
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every now and then
C1 sometimes but not often
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dispel (a myth)
to remove fears, doubts, and false ideas, usually by proving them wrong or unnecessary:
dispelling a few rumours
50
INexpensive
cheap
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you better start reading
you had better start reading full form
52
ditch (beef)
to get rid of something, stop doing sth
informal
53
glass ceiling
women in work
a point after which you cannot go any further, usually in improving your position at work:
Various reasons are given for the apparent glass ceiling women hit in many professions.
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to embrace an idea/ philosophy/ a policy)
to adopt. accept
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embrace
C1 formal
to accept something enthusiastically:
This was an opportunity that he would embrace.
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commemorate
to pay respect to (historical) event
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in all probability
in all likelihood
in all probability C2
probability c1
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toss a coin
win the toss
flip it
c1
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busker
to busk
уличен музикант
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get the impression that
.
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hazardous
dangerous
hazard c1
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amenity
something, such as a swimming pool or shopping centre, that is intended to make life more pleasant or comfortable for the people in a town, hotel, or other place:
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fall into disrepair
it needs to be repaired urgently
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furnishings
the furniture, curtains, and other decorations in a room or building
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abrupt
C2
sudden and unexpected, and often unpleasant:
an abrupt change/movement
Our conversation came to an abrupt end
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my boss has comMisSioned me to do
възложил to formally choose someone to do a special piece of work
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turnover
c1 оборот
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lounge
салон
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Were I to accept this job
were
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------ be thinking of
should
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in connection WITH
.
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if it WERE up to me
.
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nonconformity
ot confort
the quality of living and thinking in a way that is different from other people:
Her clothes were an immediate signal of her nonconformity.
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offload
to get rid of something that you do not want by giving it to someone else:
I managed to offload some of our old furniture
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be legendary FOR
.
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unheard-of adj.
surprising or shocking because not known about or previously experienced:
It was unheard-of for an unmarried couple to live together.
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heighten
heightened
increase, especially an emotion or effect:
It heightened the tension among the crowd.
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crime rate
ниво на престъпност
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inflated price
Inflated prices, costs, numbers, etc. are higher than they should be
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be partly right
отчасти прав
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detrimental effects
пагубни
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bottom line
заключение като теглиш чертата
the final line in the accounts of a company or organization, stating the total profit or loss that has been made:
what's the bottom line
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unwittingly
inintentionally
inadvertently
неволно
not deliberately
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step something up (efforts)
increase
the size, amount, or speed of a process that is intended to achieve something:
Security has been stepped up at the airport.
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step up to my responsibilities
take responsibility
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Never/seldom can I do
inversion
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the domino effect
It's the idea that one small event can lead to other events which eventually lead to a catastrophe
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knock-on effect
a process in which everything that happens causes something else to happen
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get my teeth into
do s.th challenging (in a positive way, because you want to)
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to iron out the glitches
solve the tricky problems
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well rounded
involving or having experience in a wide range of ideas or activities:
The article is well rounded
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underlying idea, cause
the most important, although it is not easily noticed
underlying causes of the conflict
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line up a concert
if you line up an event or activity, you arrange for it to happen
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boot
багажник
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how it would work in practice
на практика
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scaffolding
скеле
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rub shoulders with
to meet and spend time with people, especially rich and famous people
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swish
свистене
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cash in (something)
exchange for its value in money
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loose change
coins that a person is carring
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unsettling
causing change
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hatred
омраза
103
my stance on
take a stance on
c2 opinion
a way of thinking about something, especially expressed in a publicly stated opinion:
The doctor's stance on the issue of abortion is well known.
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pious
piety noun
strongly believing in religion, and living in a way that shows this belief:
She is a pious follower of the faith, never missing her prayers (молитви).
-strong belief in a religion
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breather
take a breather
a short rest
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befriend
be friendly towards s.o
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proactive
interactive
give-gift noun
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sadden
C2
to make someone sad:
It saddens me to think that we'll never see her again.
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width
ширина
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loss noun
lose verb
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pretense
ot pretend
преструвка
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thoughtless
C2
not considering how your actions or words may upset someone:
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centRE
uk engl
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be knowledgeable about
C1
knowing a lot: Hannah is really knowledgeable about finance. запозната с
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besides
B1
in addition to; also:
She won't mind if you're late - besides, it's hardly your fault.
Do you play any other sports besides basketball?
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rehearse
rehearsal
репетирам
C1
to practise a play, a piece of music, etc. in order to prepare it for public performance:
The musicians rehearsed (the symphony) for the concert.
-репетиция
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go unanswered/unnoticed/unrewarded
not to be answered, heard
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in/for the foreseeable future
C2
as far into the future as you can imagine or plan for:
I'll be living here for the foreseeable future.
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riot
C1
an occasion when a large number of people behave in a noisy, violent, and uncontrolled way in public, often as a protest:
Food protests and riots have erupted in more than 30 countries.
120
side effect
C2
an unexpected result of a situation:
A side effect of the new law is that fewer people will take out insurance.
Thousands of passengers along the route constantly suffer the side-effects of the upgrade work.
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sight
to suddenly see
122
It was originally neighter triangular nor gapped, alternatively it was
She can neither read nor write
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blame FOR
missing the plane
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She discouraged me FROM
going to the party
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object noun
C1
REASON for doing something, or the result you wish to achieve by doing it:
The object of their expedition was to discover
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concede
C2
to admit, often unwillingly, that something is true:
He conceded that he was a little hard on her.
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suspect OF
doing illegal stuff
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win s.o's trust
печеля доверие
129
gain expertise
pick up or develop expertise
130
stood s.o in good stead
become useful at some point
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let alone
much less, not to mention
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hit on (the idea)
crosses your mind
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liability
C1 отговорност
the fact that someone is legally responsible for something:
He denies any liability for the damage caused.
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circuit
C2
a regular pattern of visits or the places visited: верига
They first met each other on the tennis circuit (= while at different tennis competitions).
He was a familiar figure on the lecture circuit.
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is equally important
.
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сбъдвам мечта
make a dream come true
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literacy
the ability to read and write
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with exception of
except FOR them
With the exception of the bland soup
Everyone had arrived except for the guest of honor.
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notable
important
C1
important and deserving attention, because of being very good or interesting
notable achievment
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standpoint
viewpoint
C2
a set of beliefs and ideas from which opinions and decisions are formed
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angle- way of thinking
Try looking at the problem from another angle/from my angle
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pass judgment (on others)
to say whether you think other people are good or bad
I don't think you have the right to pass judgment (on others)
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disappointed in the government
with, by
with you for doing that
"Disappointed with" implies that the cause of the disappointment was something basic about the nature or attributes of the thing. inanimate objects (like toasters), though can sometimes be used for people if you're expressing a general disappointment about their qualifications/abilities/etc, not s.th specifiv
--disappointed by" SPECIFIC somebody has done s.th specific to cause you to be disappointed
IN -deeper level of disappointment with the nature of somebody or something, or repeated problems with them
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It's not for the faint-hearted
не e за хора със слаби сърца
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The family were by no means affluent
Affluent
заможно
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have no say in the matter
нямат думата по въпроса
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know like the back of your hand
very well and detailed
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stand a chance
have a chance
I stood no chance against
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doesn't have a leg to stand on
can't be proved
a statement or claim they have made cannot be justified or proved.
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no remorse
без угризения на съвестта
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победата, която са постигнали
the victory they achieved
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отличавам
distinguish
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for instance
например
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breadth
C2
the fact of including many different things, features, subjects, or qualities:
The breadth of her knowledge is amazing.
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to be more specific
по-конкретно и точно
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be under the impression
to think that something is true, especially when it is not:
He was under the impression (that) you were married.
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I got/had the impression that he was
t makes/gives/creates a very bad impression
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entitle
to give someone the right to do something
hand over= to give power or control to someone else
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tedious
C1 boring
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fastidious
Tanq
giving too much attention to SMALL DETAILS and wanting everything to be correct and perfect:
He is very fastidious about how
having a strong dislike of anything dirty or unpleasant:
They were too fastidious to eat in a fast-food restaurant.
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dwell on something
dwell on past relationships
C1
to keep thinking or talking about something, especially something bad or unpleasant
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forbid
забранявам
prohibid
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heat stroke
топлинен удар
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prevail
C2
to get control or influence:
I am sure that common sense will prevail in the end.
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I dedicate myself to helping the suffering
Посвещавам се да помагам на страдащите
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explicit/ implicit
директно, ясно/ намекнато
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disappointed to lose you
TO
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sympatHIZE
C2
to understand and care about someone's problems:
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real ->realism
use of eng
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ownership
C1
the fact that you own something:
Do you have any proof of ownership of/for this car?
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marital status
женен ли си или не
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comedy-> adj comic
.
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falsify
фалшифицирам
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go on a diet
правя диета
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mouthpiece
the part of a phone, musical instrument, or other device that goes near or between the lips
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pushchair
бебешка количка
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off-peak
извин пика
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time-> daytime
.
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strengthening
strengTHEning
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strengTH
.
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lengthy
gTH
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-advice about/on sth Speak to an independent financial adviser for advice on personal pensions.
-give/provide/offer advice He offers advice on rights when buying goods or services.
--take/follow/seek advice
.
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capacity
position/ job
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invaluable
to/for
C1 valuable beyond estimation
extremely useful:
The new job will provide you with invaluable experience.
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humorous
C1
funny, or making you laugh
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INsighificant
незначителен
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maintEnance
.
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additives
консерванти и подобрители
a substance that is added to food in order to improve its taste or appearance or to keep it fresh and stop it from decaying:
food additives
This margarine is full of additives - just look at the label!
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noticEable
CE vinagi
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think yourself lucky
мисли се за късметлия защото нещо лошо е било избегнато
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evade
to avoid or escape from someone or something
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evade the issue, question, etc.
to intentionally not talk about something or not answer something:
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agree TO do
.
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put up the fees
to increase the price
I see they've put up the price of fuel again.
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Be due to
Be due to is used to talk about things that are expected or planned to happen at a certain time. We often use it with a time expression:
Are you due to hand in homework today?
The train is due to arrive at
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with THE exception OF
with the exception of
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be out and about (in the city)
active; doing the things you usually do
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persisit IN
C2
--to try to do or continue doing something in a determined but often unreasonable way:
If he persists in asking awkward questions, then send him to the boss.
The government is persisting with its ambitious public works programme.
--continue in an opinion or course of action in spite of difficulty or opposition.
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suspest OF
surprised AT
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I'm in the team, AREN'T I?
question tag rewiew exception
201
relevant to
connected with what is happening or being discussed:
Education should be relevant to the child's needs.
The point is highly relevant to this discussion.
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blondE
.
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have blondE hair
.
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I wish I didn't have to get up early every day.
не had not to
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be of use to
of some/any use
b2 be useful
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agree TO
.
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feasible
Осъществимо
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conceal
C2
It was said that the police concealed vital evidence.
Is there something you're concealing from me?
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remind us how strong we can be if we are unified and undivided as long as we work as a team.
unified, undivided
210
credible
достоверен
211
predatory
грабителски, хищнически
212
solitary
самотен, сам; самичък; усамотен;
2. отделен, уединен, откъснат, отстранен
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take up a new hobby
start doing s.th
take up an offer
214
iMMense
.
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camaraderie
a feeling of friendliness towards people that you work or share an experience with:
When you've been climbing alone for hours, there's a tremendous sense of camaraderie when you meet another climber.
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foreseeable
A foreseeable event or situation is one that can be known about or guessed before it happens.
in/for the foreseeable future
C2
as far into the future as you can imagine or plan for:
I'll be living here for the foreseeable future.
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vocational
C1
(of an educational course or a qualification) providing knowledge and skills that prepare you for a particular job:
The Swedes regard vocational training as a part of a young person's education
218
keep myself to myself
not interact with others
219
come out of my shell
stop being shy
220
be lost for words
get stuck for words
221
hit on the idea
the idea dawned on him
to think of an idea when you didn't expect or intend to, especially one that solves a problem:
When we first hit on the idea, everyone told us it would never work.
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be desperate to give s.o a good impression
.
223
do it on the spot
in that moment or place
224
draw to a close/an end
C2
to gradually finish:
As the evening drew to a close, people started reaching for their coats.
225
INcommunicative
in
226
completion
допълване
227
lively
оживено, весело
228
former
бивш
229
fraught with
full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers:
The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties/problems
230
allege
allegation
C2
to say that someone has done something illegal or wrong without giving proof:
The two men allege (that) the police forced them to make false confessions.
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uphold
C2
to defend or keep a principle or law, or to say that a decision that has already been made, especially a legal one, is correct:
As a police officer you are expected to uphold the law whether you agree with it or not.
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range from ... to ...
варира от
233
alturistic X selfish
showing a wish to help or bring advantages to others, even if it results in disadvantage for yourself:
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omnivore
всеядно животно
herbivore, carnivore, casrnivorous eating meat
235
resign
B2
to give up a job or position by telling your employer that you are leaving:
He resigned from the company in order to take a more challenging job.
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turn up
arrive
237
fall under suspicion
to suspect
238
make use of something
B2
to use something that is available:
We might as well make use of the hotel's facilities.
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denial
C2
a statement that something is not true or does not exist:
The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.
[ + that ] Officials did not believe the runner's denial that he had taken drugs.
His denial of responsibility for the accident was unconvincing.
C2
a statement that someone has not done something
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wholly
fully
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in regard to
in relation to someone or something:
I am calling in regard to your recent inquiry.
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prominent
C1
very well known and important:
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
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put a label
.
244
to go from strenght to strenght
преуспявам, ставам все по
245
could cause environmental problems worldwide.
po cql svqt
246
somewhat
C1
to some degree:
The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.
She's somewhat more confident than she used to be.
247
allegation
C1
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:
Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.
248
frail
немощен, C2
weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed:
the country's frail economy
249
estate
имот
250
make use of something
B2
to use something that is available:
We might as well make use of the hotel's facilities.
251
denial
C2
a statement that something is not true or does not exist:
The CEO issued a denial of the report that she is about to resign.
[ + that ] Officials did not believe the runner's denial that he had taken drugs.
His denial of responsibility for the accident was unconvincing.
C2
a statement that someone has not done something
252
wholly
fully
253
take over
B2
to start doing a job or being responsible for something that another person did or had responsibility for before:
254
prominent
C1
very well known and important:
a prominent member of the Saudi royal family
The government should be playing a more prominent role in promoting human rights.
255
put a label
.
256
to go from strenght to strenght
преуспявам, ставам все по
257
could cause environmental problems worldwide.
po cql svqt
258
somewhat
C1
to some degree:
The resort has changed somewhat over the last few years.
She's somewhat more confident than she used to be.
259
allegation
C1
a statement, made without giving proof, that someone has done something wrong or illegal:
Several of her patients have made allegations of professional misconduct about/against her.
260
frail
немощен, C2
weak or unhealthy, or easily damaged, broken, or harmed:
the country's frail economy
261
estate
имот
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explicit
C2
clear and exact:
I gave her very explicit directions how to get here.
изричен, определен, категоричен; подробен, пълен, експлицитен;
2. явен, явно изразен
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predilection
If someone has a predilection for something, they like it a lot:
Ever since she was a child, she has had a predilection for spicy food.
formal
склонност към
264
well-rounded
fully or broadly developed: comprehensive and well-rounded program of
всеобхватен
265
assumption
C1 [ C ]
something that you accept as true without question or proof:
People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
266
on average
usually
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surroundings
ambient, environment
268
to a/some degree
partly
269
get to the bottom of something
to discover the truth about a situation:
I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to get to the bottom of it.
270
point out
B2
to tell someone about some information, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it:
271
pull off
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues
272
assumption
C1 [ C ]
something that you accept as true without question or proof:
People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
273
on average
usually
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surroundings
ambient, environment
275
to a/some degree
partly
276
get to the bottom of something
to discover the truth about a situation:
I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to get to the bottom of it.
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point out
B2
to tell someone about some information, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it:
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pull off
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues
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watch out for s.th
to be careful to notice someone or something interesting:
Watch out for his latest movie, out next month.
280
start a journey
пътуване
281
put up with s.th/s.o
B2
to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly:
I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean.
He's so moody - I don't know why she puts up with him.
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assumption
C1 [ C ]
something that you accept as true without question or proof:
People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability.
These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.
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on average
usually
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surroundings
ambient, environment
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to a/some degree
partly
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get to the bottom of something
to discover the truth about a situation:
I'm not sure what is causing the problem, but I'm determined to get to the bottom of it.
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point out
B2
to tell someone about some information, often because you believe they do not know it or have forgotten it:
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pull off
to succeed in doing something difficult or unexpected:
The central bank has pulled off one of the biggest financial rescues
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watch out for s.th
to be careful to notice someone or something interesting:
Watch out for his latest movie, out next month.
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start a journey
пътуване
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put up with s.th/s.o
B2
to accept or continue to accept an unpleasant situation or experience, or someone who behaves unpleasantly:
I can put up with the house being messy, but I hate it if it's not clean.
He's so moody - I don't know why she puts up with him.
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prove to be
turn out to be
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get the maximum enjoyment
!
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look forward to s.th
очаквам с нетърпение
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as occasion arises
както възникне повод
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on the occasion of
по случай на
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target audiance, clience
target at
c2
C2
to direct advertising, criticism, or a product at someone:
The advert for the energy drink is targeted specifically at young people.
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meeting objectives
meeting objective is a simple statement that defines the desired outcome of the meeting. Its primary purpose is to give participants a measurable goal that they can work on achieving together. You can then determine the success of a meeting based on whether the team achieved the goal.
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DIsease
s iiii
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nuisance
B2
something or someone that annoys you or causes trouble for you:
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repeatEDLY
constantly, perpetually
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steadily increasing
gradually
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well-advised step
добре обмислена стъпка
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fall out of a habit
отвиквам
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fall out with s.o
скарвам се с
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to be blind to the future
не мисля за бъдещето
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speak/ write in defense of
в защита на
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turn a blind eye on
правя се че не виждам
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get on someone's blind side
използвам слабо място
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go at a blind
впускам се без да мисля
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unless and until
докато не
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comparatively
C1
as compared to something else:
We couldn't afford it and yet we're comparatively well off (= we are richer than most people).
Comparatively speaking, this machine is easy to use.
relatively
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blind spot
слабо място
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blind decision
безразсъдно
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apparently
B2
used to say you have read or been told something although you are not certain it is true:
Apparently it's going to rain today.
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of little/no consequence (also not of any/much consequence)
C1 not important:
The money was of little consequence to Tony.
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evident
B2
easily seen or understood:
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be of great/ no significance
!
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makes all the difference
.
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it matters greatly
.
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attach importance to
lay weight on
отдавам значение на
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consideration
обмисляне, обсъждане, разглеждане
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keep track of
to continue to be informed or know about someone or something
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on the whole
B1 generally
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insure
застраховам
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anCEStors
предци
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obligatoty
C1
If something is obligatory, you must do it because of a rule or law, etc.:
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.
C2
expected because it usually happens:
compulsory, mandatory
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Lend credibility
to make something seem true or correct
