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What does his behaviour show?

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His behaviour shows a total disregard for other people.

Его поведение свидетельствует о полном пренебрежении к окружающим.

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How has her work been recently?

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Her work has been a bit slapdash recently.

В последнее время её работа выполнена кое-как.

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What kind of attitude does he have towards life?

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He has a devil-may-care attitude to life.

Он относится к жизни с безрассудной лёгкостью.

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What do some people believe about age?

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Some people believe that how old you feel is just an attitude of mind.

Некоторые считают, что возраст – это всего лишь вопрос отношения.

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What is his attitude towards everything?

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He’s got such a happy-go-lucky attitude to everything.

У него беспечное отношение ко всему.

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What will I give you?

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Give you my full and undivided attention.

Я уделю тебе всё своё внимание, без остатка.

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What does it mean to pay insufficient attention?

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Pay insufficient attention.

Уделить недостаточно внимания.

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What does it mean to pay meticulous attention?

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Pay meticulous attention to detail.

Уделять особое внимание деталям.

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Where was my mind?

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My mind was elsewhere.

Мои мысли были в другом месте.

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What does ‘at the first attempt’ mean?

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At the first attempt.

С первой попытки.

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What kind of attempt is described as poor?

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Poor/half-hearted/pathetic/feeble attempt.

Слабая/половинчатая/жалкая попытка.

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What is a last-ditch attempt?

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In last-ditch attempt.

Отчаянная попытка.

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What is a woolly argument?

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Woolly argument.

Расплывчатый довод.

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What does it mean to have a flaw in your argument?

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There’s a flaw in your argument.

В твоём аргументе есть изъян.

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What happened against my wishes?

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Much against my wishes, I was forced to do it.

Вопреки моему желанию, я был вынужден это сделать.

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What does it mean to give a seal of approval?

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Give its seal of approval to the deal.

Одобрить сделку.

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What did he send as an apology?

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He sent her some chocolates by way of an apology.

Он послал ей шоколад в качестве извинения.

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What does it mean to make untrue allegations?

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Make untrue allegations.

Делать ложные обвинения.

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What do I ask for when I apologize?

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Please, accept my hearty apologies.

Прошу принять мои искренние извинения.

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What is difficult about getting an apology?

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Getting an apology out of my boyfriend is like getting blood from a stone.

Добиться извинений от моего парня – всё равно что добыть кровь из камня.

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How did we arrive at the correct answer?

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We arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination.

Мы пришли к правильному ответу методом исключения.

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How do some companies pursue their aims?

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Some companies pursue their aims in a very ruthless way.

Некоторые компании преследуют свои цели весьма жестокими методами.

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What is a laudable aim?

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Laudable aim/ambition/goal.

Похвальная цель/амбиция/мечта.

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What is the chief aim?

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Chief/principal/overriding/primary aim.

Главная/основная/первоочередная цель.

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What kind of disagreement can be serious?
Considerable/profound/fundamental disagreement. ## Footnote Серьёзные/глубокие/фундаментальные разногласия.
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What is a legally binding contract?
It’s a legally binding contract. ## Footnote Это юридически обязывающий договор.
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What does our reputation depend on?
Our reputation depends on the fact that we adhere strictly to any agreement we make. ## Footnote Наша репутация зависит от того, что мы строго соблюдаем любые заключённые соглашения.
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What does it mean to breach the terms of the agreement?
Breach the terms of the agreement. ## Footnote Нарушить условия договора.
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What is a tacit agreement?
Tacit agreement. ## Footnote Негласное соглашение.
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What kind of agreement did my wife and I come to?
My wife and I came to an amicable agreement when we split up. ## Footnote Моя жена и я пришли к мирному соглашению, когда расстались.
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What kind of advice is impartial?
Impartial advice/decision/evidence/judgment. ## Footnote Беспристрастный совет/решение/доказательство/суждение.
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What is unsolicited advice?
Unsolicited advice. ## Footnote Непрошеный совет.
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What kind of advice can you give?
A word of advice. Take it from one who knows. ## Footnote Позвольте дать вам совет. Примите его от знающего.
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What should you do with my advice?
Heed my advice – or take the consequences! ## Footnote Прислушайся к моему совету — иначе пожалеешь!
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What disadvantage do children of poor families face?
It’s clear that children of poor families are at a disadvantage when it comes to getting into university. ## Footnote Очевидно, что детям из бедных семей труднее поступить в университет.
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What is a distinct advantage?
Distinct/obvious advantage. ## Footnote Явное преимущество.
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How did the day start?
The day started with a flurry of activity. ## Footnote День начался с суеты и активности.
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What should you avoid?
Avoid any kind of strenuous activity. ## Footnote Избегать любых видов интенсивной активности.
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What is a bout of depression?
A bout of depression/flu/sickness. ## Footnote Приступ депрессии/гриппа/болезни.
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What was the marketplace once?
This marketplace was once a hive of activity. ## Footnote Раньше этот рынок был местом кипучей активности.
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What happened after a quiet spell?
After a quiet spell there was a sudden flurry of phone calls. ## Footnote После спокойного периода произошёл внезапный всплеск телефонных звонков.
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What is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity?
Regular exercise is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity. ## Footnote Регулярные занятия спортом лучше, чем редкие вспышки интенсивной активности.
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What was the place filled with?
The place was buzzing with activity. ## Footnote Место было наполнено оживлением.
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What kind of politician is he?
He’s a typical politician – all talk and no action. ## Footnote Он типичный политик – всё слова, и никаких действий.
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What should you take?
Take evasive action. ## Footnote Принять меры для уклонения от опасности.
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What should you be ready to do?
Be ready to swing into action. ## Footnote Будь готов незамедлительно приступить к действиям.
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What does it mean to condone violence?
Condone violence/such rude behaviour. ## Footnote Попустительствовать насилию/такому грубому поведению.
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What should you not change on my account?
Please, don’t change your plans on my account. ## Footnote Пожалуйста, не меняй свои планы ради меня.
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What does 'by his own account' mean?
By his own account, he’s quite wealthy. ## Footnote По его собственным словам, он довольно богат.
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What kind of person did she marry?
She married someone who, by her own account, wasn’t very kind to her. ## Footnote Она вышла замуж за человека, который, по её словам, был не очень добр к ней.
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What kind of account can you give?
Give a first-hand/eye-witness account. ## Footnote Дать рассказ из первых уст/очевидца.
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What do people say about mountain villages?
The mountain villages are really worth visiting, by all accounts. ## Footnote По общему мнению, горные деревни действительно стоят посещения.
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What kind of account can you give of everything that happened?
Give a blow-by-blow account of everything that had happened. ## Footnote Дать подробный отчёт обо всём, что произошло.
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What kind of ability do children have?
Children of above-average ability. ## Footnote Дети с выше среднего способностями.
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What do I have in his ability?
I have every confidence in his ability. ## Footnote Я полностью уверен в его способностях.
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What should you try to do?
Try to do the job to the best of his ability. ## Footnote Пытаться выполнить работу в меру своих возможностей.

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