eng3 Flashcards
(34 cards)
perceive
🔤 Transcription: /pəˈsiːv/
📖 Definition: to become aware of or understand something through the senses
🌍 Translation: воспринимать, осознавать
✍️ Example: He could perceive the tension in the room without anyone saying a word.
🔄 Synonyms: notice, observe, detect, recognize
🚫 Antonyms: ignore, disregard, overlook
disgrace
🔤 Transcription: /dɪsˈɡreɪs/
📖 Definition: the loss of reputation or respect due to dishonorable actions
🌍 Translation: позор, бесчестие
✍️ Example: The scandal brought disgrace to his family.
🔄 Synonyms: shame, dishonor, humiliation, ignominy
🚫 Antonyms: honor, pride, respect
reconcile
🔤 Transcription: /ˈrɛkənsaɪl/
📖 Definition: to restore friendly relations after a disagreement
🌍 Translation: примирять, согласовывать
✍️ Example: They worked hard to reconcile their differences after the argument.
🔄 Synonyms: resolve, settle, reunite, harmonize
🚫 Antonyms: alienate, estrange, separate
🔹 Ассоциация: “Реконструкция” (reconstruction) – как после ссоры нужно «реконструировать» отношения, чтобы снова быть в мире.
🔹 Пример: They finally reconciled after years of conflict. (Они наконец помирились после лет конфликта.)
Enshittification
🔤 Transcription: /ɛnˈʃɪtɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
📖 Definition: a term for the process of a company or service becoming worse over time, often as a result of greed or poor management
🌍 Translation: ухудшение качества (в условиях эксплуатации)
✍️ Example: The company’s enshittification led to a significant loss of customers.
🔄 Synonyms: decline, degradation, downfall
🚫 Antonyms: improvement, progress, enhancement
sweep something under the rug
🔤 Transcription: /swiːp ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈʌndər ðə rʌɡ/
📖 Definition: to hide or ignore a problem instead of dealing with it
🌍 Translation: замять, скрыть проблему
✍️ Example: The company tried to sweep the issue under the rug, but it eventually became public.
🔄 Synonyms: ignore, cover up, avoid, conceal
🚫 Antonyms: address, confront, tackle
endure
🔤 Transcription: /ɪnˈdʊə/
📖 Definition: to suffer through something difficult without giving up
🌍 Translation: выносить, терпеть
✍️ Example: He had to endure many hardships to achieve his dream.
🔄 Synonyms: tolerate, withstand, bear, survive
🚫 Antonyms: avoid, flee, surrender
utensils
🔤 Transcription: /juːˈtɛnsəlz/
📖 Definition: tools or instruments used for eating, cooking, or other tasks
🌍 Translation: столовые приборы, посуды
✍️ Example: Don’t forget to clean the utensils after dinner.
🔄 Synonyms: tools, cutlery, instruments
🚫 Antonyms: n/a
fetch
🔤 Transcription: /fɛtʃ/
📖 Definition: to go and bring something back
🌍 Translation: принести, доставить
✍️ Example: Can you fetch me a glass of water, please?
🔄 Synonyms: bring, retrieve, collect
🚫 Antonyms: leave, abandon
nibble
🔤 Transcription: /ˈnɪbl/
📖 Definition: to eat something in small bites, often gently or slowly
🌍 Translation: откусывать, слегка кусать
✍️ Example: She nibbled on a piece of chocolate while reading.
🔄 Synonyms: snack, chew, bite, munch
🚫 Antonyms: gulp, devour
ditch
🔤 Transcription: /dɪtʃ/
📖 Definition: to abandon or leave something or someone behind
🌍 Translation: бросить, избавиться
✍️ Example: He decided to ditch his old car and buy a new one.
🔄 Synonyms: abandon, leave, forsake, dump
🚫 Antonyms: keep, retain, hold on to
amid
🔤 Transcription: /əˈmɪd/
📖 Definition: in the middle of, or surrounded by
🌍 Translation: среди, на фоне
✍️ Example: Amid the chaos, she managed to stay calm.
🔄 Synonyms: among, amidst, in the middle of
🚫 Antonyms: outside, beyond, away from
decent
🔤 Transcription: /ˈdiːsənt/
📖 Definition: conforming to accepted standards of morality or respectability
🌍 Translation: достойный, приличный
✍️ Example: He is a decent person who always helps others.
🔄 Synonyms: respectable, moral, proper, good
🚫 Antonyms: indecent, immoral, disgraceful
petrify
🔤 Transcription: /ˈpɛtrɪfaɪ/
📖 Definition: to make someone so afraid or shocked that they are unable to move
🌍 Translation: окаменеть, ошеломить
✍️ Example: The horror movie petrified me, and I couldn’t move.
🔄 Synonyms: terrify, frighten, shock, stun
🚫 Antonyms: reassure, calm, soothe
neglect
🔤 Transcription: /nɪˈɡlɛkt/
📖 Definition: to fail to take care of or pay attention to something or someone
🌍 Translation: пренебрегать, игнорировать
✍️ Example: She neglected her health for years and now regrets it.
🔄 Synonyms: ignore, disregard, overlook, abandon
🚫 Antonyms: care for, attend, nurture
endorse
🔤 Transcription: /ɪnˈdɔːz/
📖 Definition: to publicly support or approve of something
🌍 Translation: поддерживать, одобрять
✍️ Example: The celebrity endorsed the new product in the commercial.
🔄 Synonyms: support, approve, recommend, advocate
🚫 Antonyms: oppose, reject, criticize
obnoxious
🔤 Transcription: /əbˈnɒkʃəs/
📖 Definition: extremely unpleasant, offensive, or annoying
🌍 Translation: отвратительный, неприятный
✍️ Example: His obnoxious behavior made everyone uncomfortable.
🔄 Synonyms: annoying, rude, offensive, intolerable
🚫 Antonyms: pleasant, agreeable, charming
scald
🔤 Transcription: /skɔːld/
📖 Definition: to burn or injure with hot liquid or steam
🌍 Translation: ошпарить
✍️ Example: Be careful not to scald yourself with the boiling water.
🔄 Synonyms: burn, scorch, singe
🚫 Antonyms: cool, chill, freeze
rigged
🔤 Transcription: /rɪɡd/
📖 Definition: manipulated or fixed in a way that is unfair or dishonest
🌍 Translation: подстроенный, сфальсифицированный
✍️ Example: The election was rigged to ensure the candidate’s victory.
🔄 Synonyms: fixed, manipulated, controlled, biased
🚫 Antonyms: fair, unbiased, impartial
Conscience - Conscious - Conscientious
Front: Conscience - Conscious - Conscientious
Back:
🔤 Transcription:
Conscience: /ˈkɒnʃəns/
Conscious: /ˈkɒnʃəs/
Conscientious: /ˌkɒnʃɪˈɛnʃəs/
📖 Definitions:
Conscience: the sense of right and wrong that guides one’s actions
Conscious: being aware of and able to think about one’s surroundings, thoughts, and feelings
Conscientious: showing great care and attention to detail, especially in doing one’s duties
🌍 Translations:
Conscience: совесть
Conscious: сознательный
Conscientious: добросовестный
✍️ Examples:
Conscience: He couldn’t ignore his conscience when he realized he had made a mistake.
Conscious: She was conscious throughout the procedure and could hear everything.
Conscientious: She is conscientious about her work and always ensures it’s done thoroughly.
🔄 Synonyms:
Conscience: morals, ethics
Conscious: aware, alert, awake
Conscientious: diligent, thorough, meticulous
🚫 Antonyms:
Conscience: corruption
Conscious: unconscious
Conscientious: careless
endorsement
🔤 Transcription: /ɪnˈdɔːsmənt/
📖 Definition: an act of publicly supporting or approving something or someone
🌍 Translation: одобрение, поддержка
✍️ Example: The athlete received an endorsement deal from a major brand.
🔄 Synonyms: approval, support, backing, recommendation
🚫 Antonyms: disapproval, rejection, opposition
Outrageous
🔤 Transcription: /aʊtˈreɪdʒəs/
📖 Definition: shockingly bad or excessive, often causing anger or disbelief
🌍 Translation: возмутительный, скандальный
✍️ Example: The outrageous prices at the concert angered many fans.
🔄 Synonyms: shocking, scandalous, appalling, excessive
🚫 Antonyms: acceptable, reasonable, mild
Imply
🔤 Transcription: /ɪmˈplaɪ/
📖 Definition: to suggest or hint at something without directly saying it
🌍 Translation: подразумевать, намекать
✍️ Example: Are you implying that I didn’t do a good job?
🔄 Synonyms: suggest, hint, insinuate, allude
🚫 Antonyms: state, declare, express
Rumble
🔤 Transcription: /ˈrʌmbl/
📖 Definition: to make a low, continuous sound, like thunder or a distant noise
🌍 Translation: рычать, грохотать
✍️ Example: We could hear the rumble of thunder in the distance.
🔄 Synonyms: roar, thunder, growl, grumble
🚫 Antonyms: silence, stillness
Obtain consent
🔤 Transcription: /əbˈteɪn kənˈsɛnt/
📖 Definition: to get approval or permission from someone for something
🌍 Translation: получить согласие
✍️ Example: You need to obtain consent before sharing personal information.
🔄 Synonyms: get approval, get permission, gain authorization
🚫 Antonyms: refuse, deny, reject
