Other

Question 1

Colloquially

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В просторечии [kəˈləʊ.kwi.ə.li]

Question 2

Primarily

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В первую очередь

Question 3

Encourage

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Поощрять

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Response to

Answer 4

Ответ на

Question 5

Take into account

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Принимать во внимание

Question 6

we stress the word

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Мы подчеркиваем слово (ставим ударение)

Question 7

Variety

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Разнообразие

Question 8

Check out

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Проверить (получать по чеку)

Question 9

Contraction

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Сокращение/сжатие/сужение

Question 10

It’s less common

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Это менее распространено

Question 11

Similar

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Похожий

Question 12

Admit

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Признавать

Question 13

Greeting

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Приветствие

Question 14

Condense

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Сокращать/сгущать/конденсировать/сжато выражать

Question 15

acceptable

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Приемлемый/допустимый

Question 16

definitely

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Определенно

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people tend to use

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Люди склонны использовать

Question 18

Jug of water

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Кувшин с водой

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Adjective

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Прилагательное (used to describe nouns)

Question 20

I ‘m thrilled

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Я в восторге

Question 21

I’m delighted

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Я восхищен

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Delight

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Восторг

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Orally

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Устно

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awkward

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Неуклюжий

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Appropriate 1. Is this film appropriate for young children? 2. I didn't think his comments were very appropriate at the time.

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suitable or right for a particular situation or person: подходящий, соответствующий

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Moreover

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Более того

Question 27

As well as that

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Кроме того

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Destiny

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Судьба

Question 29

end up

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завершить

Question 30

we ended up together

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мы оказались вместе

Question 31

get to be with you

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быть с тобой

Question 32

Relationship

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Отношение (связь)

Question 33

Crazy about someone

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без ума от кого-то

Question 34

The rest of my life

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остаток моей жизни

Question 35

a substitute of something/someone

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замена чего-либо/кого-либо

Question 36

Eternal | Eternally

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Вечный | Вечно

Question 37

I'm eternally grateful to you

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я вечно благодарен вам

Question 38

a bunch of

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куча

Question 39

Literal | Literally

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Буквальный | Буквально

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Effort

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Усилие

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Gratitude

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Благодарность

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Prepositions

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Предлоги

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Destination

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Место назначения

Question 44

put on

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надевать / ставить

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Purpose

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Цель

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Turn on

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Включать

Question 47

quantity

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количество

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Benefits

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Преимущества

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Noun

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Существительное

Question 50

Let's go to a cafe (for/to have) a cup of tea

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Пойдем в кафе на чашку чая

Question 51

reserve

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бронировать

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Chunk

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Кусок

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Enclosed space

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Замкнутое пространство

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Wardrobe

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Гардероб

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Eventually

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в конце концов

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Religious

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религиозный

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Relate

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Относится

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Siblings

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Братья и сестры

Question 59

what did you major in?

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в чем ты специализировался?

Question 60

I have located your information

Answer 60

Я нашел вашу информацию

Question 61

Mind the gap!

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Будьте осторожны, обратите внимание на разрыв между платформой и поездом

Question 62

I need to look this up

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мне нужно посмотреть(поискать/погуглить) это

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Assure

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Гарантировать

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Obtain

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Получать/приобретать

Question 65

Exclusion

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Исключение

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Particular

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Особый

Question 67

In the night, I heard a rustling sound outside and peeked through the window

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Ночью я услышал шорох снаружи и выглянул в окно.

Question 68

Essential 1. Computers are an essential part of our lives. 2. Fibre is essential for a healthy digestive system. 3. There's one essential point I think you've forgotten

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very important and necessary : необходимый, обязательный the most basic and important: существенно важный

Question 69

submit

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представлять на рассмотрение / подавать

Question 70

occupation

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занятие

Question 71

consonant sound

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согласный звук

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vowel

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гласный звук

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Quite tough

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Довольно жесткий

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deed

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поступок

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they live far away

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они живут далеко

Question 76

intrusive thoughts

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навязчивые мысли

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Regardless of that

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Независимо от этого

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If you're familiar with this technique

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Если вы знакомы с этой техникой

Question 79

take her to

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отвези ее к

Question 80

I'm struggling to learn

Answer 80

я изо всех сил пытаюсь учиться

Question 81

wipe away

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вытирать, стираться

Question 82

whenever

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в любое время, всякий раз

Question 83

On your own

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Самостоятельно

Question 84

Adopt

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Усыновить/Принимать/Перенимать

Question 85

I freaked out

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Я охренел / Я очень злой / я взбесился

Question 86

Keep up the good work

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Продолжайте хорошую работу

Question 87

There you go 1. Do you want a tissue? There you are. 2. We didn't win the competition, but there you go - we can always try again next year. 3. There you go - I knew you'd forget if you didn't write it down.

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1. There you are/go: used when giving something to someone, usually after a request for the thing, such as giving someone goods that they have bought: вот, держи 2. used to express the fact that you cannot change a situation so you must accept it: ну вот 3. used to mean "I told you so": ну вот

Question 88

You rock!

Answer 88

You amazing!

Question 89

imperative

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императив (повелительное наклонение)

Question 90

What is expected of you

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Что ожидается от вас

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strict

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строгий

Question 92

arrange

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договариваться | устраивать

Question 93

arrangements

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распоряжения

Question 94

If you are to be successful...

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Если вы хотите добиться успеха...

Question 95

Does that make sense? (make sense) (sense)

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Имеет ли это смысл? (иметь смысл) (смысл)

Question 96

Please could I have some water. I’d like the lasagna, please Can I the pizza, please

Answer 96

…

Question 97

Could you pass the salt, please ?

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Не могли бы вы мне передать соль

Question 98

Pass me that pen, will you?

Answer 98

Дай мне ту ручку, хорошо?

Question 99

Give me a beer would you?

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дайте мне пива не могли бы вы

Question 100

Do you mind giving me a glass of water?

Answer 100

Вы не против дать мне стакан воды?

Question 101

Get over it

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Forget about it… it’s in the past

Question 102

Frustrate

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Расстраивать

Question 103

A piece of cake

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Very easy

Question 104

Advantage

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Преимущество

Question 105

Are you kidding me?

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Ты шутишь, что ли?

Question 106

embarrass

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смущать [ɪmˈbær.əs]

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embarrass (embarrassed)

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смущать (смущенный)

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diverse | diversity

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разнообразный | разнообразие

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point out mistakes

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указать на ошибки

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discourage

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to make someone feel less confident, enthusiastic, and positive about something, or less willing to do something

Question 111

stand out 1. The black lettering really stands out on that orange background.

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выделяться

Question 112

consume

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потреблять | поглощать

Question 113

Familiar

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Похожий / Знакомый / Близкий

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It causes a lot of confusion

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Это вызывает много путаницы

Question 115

Journey

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It’s the simple movement from one place to another place, from A to B

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Go on a trip to (went on a trip)

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It’s the journey, the time you spend at the specific place, and the journey to return

Question 117

I usually travel by train

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Я обычно путешествую на поезде

Question 118

Dishonour

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бесчестие / позор

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Stay away from

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Держаться подальше от

Question 120

Grab

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Схватить

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I enjoy living closer to nature so much

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Мне так нравится жить ближе к природе

Question 122

Conjunction

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Соединение (but, and, moreover, after, although)

Question 123

Offend

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Обидеть

Question 124

She’s pregnant (Pregnancy)

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Она беременна (Беременность)

Question 125

Clarify

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Объяснить / прояснить

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obligation

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обязательство

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Probability (Probably)

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Вероятность (вероятно, наверное)

Question 128

You must check in 40 minutes before the time of your flight

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Вы должны зарегистрироваться за 40 минут до времени вашего рейса

Question 129

prohibit

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Запретить

Question 130

You must not….

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It’s forbidden! Prohibited

Question 131

You don’t have to…

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You can if you want

Question 132

Participle

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Причастие

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Desire

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Желание

Question 134

What the conditionals exist?

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0,1,2,3

Question 135

Along the side of

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вдоль стороны

Question 136

Pronouns

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He, she, it, they, we

Question 137

Adverbs

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наречия (used to describe actions or adjectives)

Question 138

Prepositions

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Предлоги (about, above, across, on)

Question 139

Articles

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A, an, the

Question 140

Proper noun

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Имя собственное

Question 141

Niece

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Племянница

Question 142

Versatile

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Универсальный

Question 143

I'm desperate for an answer

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Я отчаянно нуждаюсь в ответе

Question 144

Engage

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Привлекать/заниматься

Question 145

Cross out

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Вычеркнуть

Question 146

Sake of (doing)

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Ради

Question 147

Reach out to

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Протянуть руку | дотягиваться

Question 148

Recognize

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Распознавать | узнавать | признавать

Question 149

Around you

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Вокруг тебя

Question 150

Show off

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Выпендриваться / красоваться / выставляться

Question 151

be consistent

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быть последовательным

Question 152

I have a passion for it

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У меня страсть к этому

Question 153

Evolve [ɪˈvɒlv] 1. Did humans evolve from apes? 2. The company has evolved over the years into a multi-million dollar organization. 3. Bacteria are evolving resistance to antibiotics.

Answer 153

Эволюционировать / развиваться

Question 154

Take away 1. The waitress took our plates away. 2. Supermarkets are taking business away from small local shops 3. Take 3 away from 20.

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Забрать, отнимать, вычитать

Question 155

Exaggerate

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преувеличивать

Question 156

Immerse

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погружать

Question 157

Imply

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Подразумевать / означать

Question 158

Approach 1. Liam has a different approach to the problem. 2. We've decided to adopt/take a new approach. 3. the approach of winter 4. Christmas is fast approaching / 5. I'm not sure how to approach the problem. 6. She's been approached by a modelling agency / We've just approached the bank for/about a loan. 7. If you look out of the window on the left, you'll see that we're now approaching the Eiffel Tower. 8. I see it's approaching lunchtime, so let's take a break. 9. There is a very steep approach to the house. 10. The siren signalled the approach of an ambulance.

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N: Подход, обращение, приближение(coming near) V: подходить, приближаться(come near), to deal (браться, взяться), обращаться, come near 1. to come near or nearer to something or someone in space, time, quality, or amount: 2. the fact of getting nearer in distance or time: 3. to deal with something: 4. a route that leads to a place:

Question 159

Reception

Answer 159

Прием

Question 160

Surrender 1. They would rather die than surrender 2. I finally surrendered to temptation, and ate the last piece of chocolate

Answer 160

Сдаваться

Question 161

Don’t give up on your dream

Answer 161

не отказывайся от своей мечты

Question 162

Acquire a skill

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Приобрести навык

Question 163

Turn on the tap

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Включите кран

Question 164

Ex-boyfriend

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Бывший парень

Question 165

To vomit

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Рвать (блевать)

Question 166

Start from scratch

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Start again from the begging

Question 167

Thanks for taking me to work this morning. I owe you one

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…

Question 168

What’s up with …?

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What the matter with..? What has happened to..?

Question 169

It’s no big deal

Answer 169

It’s not a big problem

Question 170

Let’s hit the beach! Let’s hit the shop

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Hit = go

Question 171

I just want to hang out by the pool all day tomorrow

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Hang out = relaxing, not doing anything specific, тусоваться

Question 172

That shirt costs 85 quid? What a rip-off!

Answer 172

It’s very expensive for what it is

Question 173

How come you didn’t go?

Answer 173

How come = why

Question 174

Beats me

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I have no idea

Question 175

Relative pronouns

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which, who, whose, whom, that

Question 176

Whose

Answer 176

«Whose» используется, когда мы описываем человека, животное или предмет с помощью чего-то, что им принадлежит, что у них есть. There's the girl whose car was stolen.

Question 177

Defining relative clause

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Ограничительные придаточные предложения. Они содержат важную информацию, определяющую существительное, к которому они относятся. Если такое придаточное предложение убрать, то смысл целого предложения изменится. Which, who, that

Question 178

Smash a glass

Answer 178

Разбить стакан

Question 179

Retain

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Удерживать (Carpeted areas retain more heat)

Question 180

Fill the sink with water

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Наполнить раковину воду

Question 181

splash warm water on your face

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плеснуть теплой водой на лицо

Question 182

Loft / attic

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Чердак

Question 183

Tacky [ˈtæk.i] 1. I left a fingerprint in the tacky paint 2. The shop sold tacky souvenirs and ornaments.

Answer 183

Безвкусный, липкий

Question 184

Pitfall

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Ловушка

Question 185

Laugh it off

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Высмеять это, отшутится

Question 186

Therefore

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Поэтому, следовательно

Question 187

Intend

Answer 187

Намереваться

Question 188

curious

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Любопытный

Question 189

That’s none of your damn business

Answer 189

Это не твое чертово дело

Question 190

Damn 1. He didn't listen to a damn thing I said. 2. Damn! I've forgotten the tickets. 3. He worked damn hard to pass that exam 4. I don't give a damn what people think 5. Stop complaining, damn you! 6. He was damned by the media

Answer 190

Проклятие, проклинать, чертовский, осуждать Not give a damn - наплевать

Question 191

Whereas 1. You eat a huge plate of food for lunch, whereas I have just a sandwich.

Answer 191

Тогда как

Question 192

Casual [ˈkæʒjuəl]

Answer 192

Повседневный

Question 193

Out loud

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Вслух

Question 194

Narrate

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Рассказывать, повествовать

Question 195

Willow

Answer 195

Ива

Question 196

Distract 1. Don't distract her (from her studies). 2. He tried to distract attention from his own illegal activities.

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Отвлекать, отвлекаться

Question 197

Thrive 1. He seems to thrive on hard work. 2. The business is thriving 3. His business thrived in the years before the war. 4. She seems to thrive on stress.

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Процветать, преуспевать, разрастаться

Question 198

hilarious

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Веселый

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Snail

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Улитка

Question 200

Establish

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Учреждать, устанавливать, создавать

Question 201

Outcome

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Исход, результат

Question 202

Determine

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Определять

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Witness

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Свидетель

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Demand 1. He has always demanded the highest standards of behaviour from his children. 2. This is a very difficult piece of music to play - it demands a lot of concentration 3. The government is unlikely to agree to the rebels' demands for independence 4. Good teachers are always in demand

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V: Требовать, предъявлять N: требование, потребность

Question 205

Melt

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Таять, растопить, плавить

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Accustom to

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Приучать, привыкать

Question 207

Countryside

Answer 207

Сельская местность

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To be used to + verb-ing

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to be accustomed to

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Get used to + verb-ing/noun/pronoun

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Get accustomed to

Question 210

Satisfactory

Answer 210

удовлетворительный

Question 211

Ensure

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1. to make certain that something is done or happens 2. обеспечивать, убеждаться

Question 212

venue 1. The hotel is an ideal venue for conferences and business meetings. 2. The stadium has been specifically designed as a venue for World Cup matches.

Answer 212

место проведения

Question 213

scenery

Answer 213

вид, пейзаж

Question 214

prospectus [prəˈspek.təs] 1. You will find details of all our courses in the prospectus.

Answer 214

a document giving details of a college, school, or business and its activities: проспект, каталог

Question 215

summary

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1. a short description that gives the main facts or ideas about something 2. краткое содержание

Question 216

hike

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to go for a long walk in the countryside, совершать длительную прогулку, бродить

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Fluid

Answer 217

Жидкость, жидкий, изменчивый

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Controversy

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1. a lot of disagreement or argument about something, usually because it affects or is important to many people: 2. Споры, дискуссия

Question 219

Envelope

Answer 219

Конверт

Question 220

Harassment

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1. behaviour that annoys or upsets someone: 2. домогательство

Question 221

Grasp 1. He grasped my hand enthusiastically 2. I find these mathematical problems difficult to grasp. 3. He has an excellent grasp of English 4. Victory is within our grasp

Answer 221

1. to quickly take something in your hand(s) and hold it firmly: 3. To understand something 2. Понять, осознать, схватывать, сжимать; понимание, сжатие, хватка, досягаемость

Question 222

Don’t use my generosity to your advantage

Answer 222

не используй мою щедрость в своих интересах

Question 223

I resemble/take after my mother

Answer 223

я похожа на свою мать

Question 224

Contribute | Contribution

Answer 224

Способствовать| Вклад

Question 225

Handle 1. I can't pick the kettle up - the handle's too hot. 2. She turned the handle and slowly opened the door. 3. I thought he handled the situation very well 4. Who handles the marketing in your company? 5. Please don't handle the vases - they're very fragile. 6. Always wash your hands before handling food.

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1. to deal with something - иметь дело с чем-либо, справляться 2. to touch, hold, or pick up something - трогать, прикасаться 3. the part of something that you use to hold it or open it - ручка, рукоятка

Question 226

Temple

Answer 226

Храм

Question 227

Negotiate

Answer 227

Вести переговоры

Question 228

Permanent

Answer 228

Постоянный

Question 229

Entire

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whole or complete, with nothing missing: Весь, полный, целый

Question 230

A sliver of pie / a sliver of cheese

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Sliver - кусочек, щепка

Question 231

My stag do kick off at 10pm at Boots and Brews

Answer 231

Мой мальчишник начинается в 22:00 в Boots and Brews.

Question 232

Thick paste

Answer 232

Густая паста, thick - толстый

Question 233

My dad has just pulled up to the house

Answer 233

Мой папа только что подъехал к дому

Question 234

Debra is whipping up some delicious banana pancakes

Answer 234

Дебра готовит вкусные банановые оладьи. (Whip up - на скорую руку)

Question 235

Gradually

Answer 235

Постепенно

Question 236

Bias | to be biased

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Предвзятость, смещать(bias the ball) | быть предвзятым

Question 237

Vast | vastly

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Огромный, обширный (extremely big) | очень, крайне (very much)

Question 238

Yield

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to supply or produce something positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information:

Question 239

Charter 1. a charter of rights 2. Education is one of the basic human rights written into the United Nations Charter. 3. boats for charter 4. The refugees arrived in Britain on a charter flight. 5. to rent a vehicle, especially an aircraft, for a special use and not as part of a regular service:

Answer 239

1. a formal statement of the rights of a country's people, or of an organization or a particular social group, that is agreed by or demanded from a ruler or government: устав 2. the renting of a vehicle: 3. to rent a vehicle, especially an aircraft, for a special use and not as part of a regular service:

Question 240

Conscious 1. He's still conscious but he's very badly injured. 2. People have become much more conscious of the need to exercise regularly. 3. It wasn't a conscious decision to lose weight. It just happened.

Answer 240

awake, thinking, and knowing what is happening around you: Сознательный

Question 241

Modal verb + be doing

Answer 241

We use the continuous infinitive (be doing) after a modal verb to talk about actions in progress. Paul is behaving in a very unusual way. I think he might be drinking again.

Question 242

Addiction 1. drug addiction 2. his addiction to alcohol

Answer 242

зависимость

Question 243

Dry

Answer 243

Сухой, сушить, сухо

Question 244

maybe some showers here on the east coast

Answer 244

может быть, здесь на восточном побережье ливни

Question 245

Elsewhere

Answer 245

В другом месте

Question 246

Entry

Answer 246

Вход, запись, вступление

Question 247

Narrow

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Узкий, сужать

Question 248

a dome

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Купол

Question 249

Marble

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Мрамор

Question 250

Bury

Answer 250

хоронить

Question 251

Palace

Answer 251

Дворец

Question 252

Burial place

Answer 252

Место захоронения

Question 253

Collocations

Answer 253

Словосочетания

Question 254

Miscellaneous

Answer 254

разнообразный

Question 255

Lose track of time

Answer 255

Don’t realize how much time has passed

Question 256

Lose my head/temper

Answer 256

Get angry

Question 257

Lose sleep over something

Answer 257

Worry about something

Question 258

They are missing from the meeting

Answer 258

Они отсутствуют на встрече

Question 259

She’s been reported as missing in the news. (To be missing/ To be reported as missing / to go missing). A 12-year-old girl has gone missing/A 12-year-old girl has been missing for 4 days.

Answer 259

В новостях сообщили, что она пропала без вести. 12 девочка пропала

Question 260

There are cycle lanes on either side of the river. (Either side)

Answer 260

По обеим сторонам реки есть велосипедные дорожки. (Любая сторона) Means both sides

Question 261

Either/Neither/Both of + plural pronoun(them, us, ours, theirs) + singular verb(only either and neither) Has either of them called?

Answer 261

No, neither of them has called Both of them have called

Question 262

Either/ Neither/Both of + determiner(your, my, his, her…) + plural noun

Answer 262

Both of your resumes look good. Neither of your resumes look good

Question 263

I didn’t sleep well last night (I can’t drive)

Answer 263

Neither did I I didn’t either Me neither / Me either(incorrect) (Neither can I)

Question 264

I don’t like either of the options. Is it equal to?

Answer 264

I like neither of the options.

Question 265

Pass away

Answer 265

Скончаться

Question 266

Second thought 1. She'll spend a hundred dollars on a dress without a second thought. 2. You're not having second thoughts about getting married, are you? 3. Can I have a cup of coffee, please? - actually, on second thoughts, I'll have a beer.

Answer 266

1. If you do something without a second thought, you do it without first considering if you should do it or not: не раздумывая 2. to change your opinion about something or start to doubt it: сомневаться, быть одолеваемым сомнениями 3. used when you want to change a decision you have made: впрочем, хотя

Question 267

Take the bins out

Answer 267

Вынести мусорные ведра

Question 268

Tolerant | intolerant |

Answer 268

Терпимый | нетерпимый

Question 269

Hedge

Answer 269

Живая изгородь

Question 270

Aware | be aware of this

Answer 270

Осведомленный, знающий |быть в курсе

Question 271

Sweat

Answer 271

Потеть, пот

Question 272

Spot

Answer 272

заметить, место

Question 273

relate to

Answer 273

иметь отношение к, относиться

Question 274

Conquer

Answer 274

Покорить, завоевать

Question 275

Simon was so absorbed in his book that he didn't even notice me come in.

Answer 275

Саймон был так поглощен своей книгой, что даже не заметил, как я вошла.

Question 276

Perception 1. Alcohol reduces your perception of pain 2. We have to change the public's perception that money is being wasted.

Answer 276

1. what you think or believe about someone or something 2. восприятие, представление

Question 277

Convey

Answer 277

Передавать

Question 278

genuine [ˈdʒen.ju.ɪn] 1. If it is a genuine Michelangelo drawing, it will sell for millions 2. He's a very genuine person

Answer 278

Подлинный, искренний

Question 279

handful of students

Answer 279

горстка студентов

Question 280

Reported Speech/Indirect Speech Do-> | Can-> | Must-> | May-> | Might-> | Should-> | Could-> | Shall->

Answer 280

Do->Did | Can->Could | Must->Had to | May->Might | Might->Might | Should->Should | Could->Could | Shall->Should

Question 281

Imperatives in indirect speech Give me the money-> Don't answer the door while I'm away->

Answer 281

He told me to give him the money He asked me not to answer the door while he was away

Question 282

indirect speech: now-> today-> tonight-> last night-> tomorrow-> yesterday-> this week-> next week-> here->

Answer 282

now->then, at that moment today->that day tonight->that night last night->the night before, the previous night tomorrow->the next day, the following day yesterday->the day before this week-> that week next week-> the next week, the following week here->there

Question 283

Questions in indirect speech: When did they arrive? Did they call? (Yes/No question)

Answer 283

He asked me when they had arrived He asked me if/whether they had called

Question 284

Maintain | Maintaining | Maintenance

Answer 284

Поддерживать | поддержание | обслуживание

Question 285

Take over something 1. He took over from the previous headmaster in February. 2. She took over as manager two weeks ago. 3. Jason Lamb has taken over responsibility for this project. 4. Who'll be taking over from Cynthia when she retires?

Answer 285

1. to start doing a job or being responsible for something that another person did or had responsibility for before 2. to do something that someone else was doing

Question 286

estimate | underestimate - Verbs 1. They estimate (that) the journey will take at least two weeks. 2. Don't underestimate the difficulties of getting both parties to the conference table.

Answer 286

1. to guess or calculate the cost, size, value, etc. of something 2. Оценивать | 1. to fail to guess or understand the real cost, size, difficulty, etc. of something: 2. недооценивать

Question 287

empathy

Answer 287

сочувствие (He loves children and has a certain empathy with them.)

Question 288

clash

Answer 288

Столкновение (verb and noun)

Question 289

settle on doing 1. Have you settled on a name for the baby?

Answer 289

1. to agree on a decision: Решиться на, согласится на

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Turn to someone 1. Without someone to turn to for advice, making the most appropriate choice can be difficult. 2. Her family lived a long way away, and she had no one to turn to. 3. Eventually she turned to her aunt for help.

Answer 290

to ask a person or organization for help or support: Обратится к кому-то

Question 291

Get a small group together

Answer 291

Собрать небольшую группу (собираться)

Question 292

to get something off the ground

Answer 292

To make something start to happen or to succeed

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The best idea ever! Worst film ever!

Answer 293

To respond with enthusiasm

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Pricey

Answer 294

Дорогой

Question 295

They were all He was all I was all …

Answer 295

In spoken English used to convey that someone had strong feelings about something (We don’t know that they’re being sincere)

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You’re in for a treat

Answer 296

To say something is a good idea Sarcastically: Something is going to be challenging or just not very good Вас ждет удовольствие

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Let me have a think

Answer 297

No, but I don’t want to say it right now

Question 298

To get the ball rolling 1. We have to get the ball rolling on this project soon

Answer 298

To make something start to happen

Question 299

Do you fancy going out for a bite to eat ?

Answer 299

Вы хотите пойти перекусить?

Question 300

It turned out to be gorgeous weather

Answer 300

Оказалось, великолепная погода (Шикарная погода выдалась)

Question 301

I literally trembled as I handed over my credit card

Answer 301

Я буквально дрожал, когда отдавал свою кредитную карту. (Hand - to put something into someone's hand from your own hand / hand something over- to give something to someone else)

Question 302

Tipple

Answer 302

an alcoholic drink, or drink it

Question 303

Tipsy

Answer 303

Навеселе, подвыпивший

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generous

Answer 304

Щедрый

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Cash was a bit tight

Answer 305

с деньгами было немного туго

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To play it by ear 1. We can't make a decision yet. Let's just play it by ear.

Answer 306

To deal with a situation as it develops rather than making plans

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To be over the moon

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To be very happy

Question 308

My sister was over the moon when I offered to babysit her children for the night

Answer 308

Моя сестра была на седьмом небе от счастья, когда я предложил посидеть с ее детьми на ночь

Question 309

We’ve got this! We got this!

Answer 309

We’ll pay for this

Question 310

Bear in mind that I only cooked for ten people, but over 30 turned up

Answer 310

To remember or consider a piece of information

Question 311

The decorations were out of this world

Answer 311

A way to emphasise how fantastic something is

Question 312

At 10 pm, I decided to call it a night and finish up in the morning Call it a day

Answer 312

When something finishes quite late When it’s finishing at normal day time

Question 313

After seeing the price tag on the dress, I needed a lie-down

Answer 313

to have/to need a lie-down metaphorically: something shocked us so much that we needed to lie down

Question 314

Shatter the ego

Answer 314

Разрушить эго / поколебать

Question 315

Oh, excuse me, can I just get through?

Answer 315

…

Question 316

Don't use God’s name in vain

Answer 316

Не произноси имя Бога напрасно

Question 317

Purse

Answer 317

Кошелек

Question 318

I always have a hangover on New Year’s Day

Answer 318

Похмелье

Question 319

Twist | Twister 1. She sat there nervously twisting the ring around on her finger 2. She twisted her head (round) so she could see what was happening. 3. She slipped on the ice and twisted her knee. 4. You're twisting my words - that's not what I said at all.

Answer 319

Крутить, изгибать, скрутить | торнадо

Question 320

Controversial | controversially 1. The book was very controversial 2. Controversially, the girl was expelled from school.

Answer 320

causing a lot of disagreement or argument Спорный | спорно

Question 321

Eavesdrop on conversations

Answer 321

Подсушивать

Question 322

Remind me of something

Answer 322

Напоминать мне о чем-то

Question 323

jealous [ˈdʒel.əs] 1. Anna says she feels jealous every time another woman looks at her boyfriend. 2. a jealous husband/wife 3. He had always been very jealous of his brother's good looks.

Answer 323

upset and angry because someone that you love seems interested in another person: unhappy and angry because someone has something that you want:

Question 324

Cough (The smoke made me cough)

Answer 324

to force air out of your lungs through your throat with a short, loud sound.

Question 325

Lung (Lung cancer)

Answer 325

either of the two organs in the chest with which people and some animals breathe:

Question 326

Ache [eɪk] (I've got a dull (= slight) ache in my lower back.)

Answer 326

a continuous pain that is unpleasant but not very strong

Question 327

Feel dizzy

Answer 327

feeling as if everything is turning around, and that you are not able to balance and may fall over

Question 328

a sore throat (She has a sore throat and a fever.) (My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.)

Answer 328

a condition in which your throat is red and feels painful, especially when you swallow :

Question 329

Swallow [swɒl.əʊ] (My throat is so sore that it really hurts when I swallow.)

Answer 329

to cause food, drink, pills, etc. to move from your mouth into your stomach by using the muscles of your throat:

Question 330

Are you allergic to any medicine?

Answer 330

У вас есть аллергия на какое-либо лекарство?

Question 331

Impact (The anti-smoking campaign had made quite an impact on young people.) (Falling export rates have impacted on the country's economy quite considerably.)

Answer 331

Noun: 1. a powerful effect that something, especially something new, has on a situation or person: 2. the force or action of one object hitting another: Verb: to have an influence on something: 3. Влиять/воздейстовать/влияние

Question 332

to charge

Answer 332

to ask someone to pay

Question 333

Niche

Answer 333

a job or position that is very suitable for someone, especially one that they like

Question 334

Over time | in over time

Answer 334

через некоторое время | со временем

Question 335

Catchy

Answer 335

(especially of a tune or song) pleasing and easy to remember:

Question 336

Revenge (This is revenge for his death)

Answer 336

месть

Question 337

Reckon 1. He reckons that he earns more in a week than I do in a month. 2. His fortune is reckoned at $5 million

Answer 337

to think or believe: считать, думать, оценивать

Question 338

Origin (Her unhappy childhood was the origin of her problems later in life.)

Answer 338

1. the beginning or cause of something; where an object was made 2. источник, начало, происхождение

Question 339

to worship (On the island the people worshipped different gods.)

Answer 339

to pray to

Question 340

Invade (Concentrations of troops near the border look set to invade within the next few days.)

Answer 340

to enter a country by force with large numbers of soldiers in order to take possession of it

Question 341

Majority (The majority of the employees have university degrees.)

Answer 341

the larger number or part of something

Question 342

Come round (Come round tonight and we'll watch a video.) (He'll come round to my point of view) (She hasn't come round from the anaesthetic yet.)

Answer 342

1. to visit someone in their home: заходить, заезжать в гости 2. to change your opinion of something, often influenced by another person's opinion: менять мнение, соглашаться с чем-либо 3. to become conscious again after an accident or operation: приходить в себя

Question 343

get in the car

Answer 343

get out of the car

Question 344

work something out: 1. We need to work out the total cost of the project. 2. Investigators needed several months to work out that a fraud had been committed 3. Huw works out in the gym two or three times a week. 4. In fact the trip worked out cheaper than we'd expected / These figures work out differently each time I add them. 5. Let's hope this new job works out well for him.

Answer 344

1. CALCULATE 2. UNDERSTAND 3. EXERCISE (to exercise in order to improve the strength or appearance of your body) 4. RESULT (to be the result of a calculation) 5. DEVELOP OR HAPPEN

Question 345

Over and above When do we use them?

Answer 345

Over: I threw the ball over the fence. So, it involves movement About: The ceiling is above my head. One thing is at a higher level than another

Question 346

Under and below When do we use it?

Answer 346

Under: I found my watch under the sofa. One thing is covered by another thing Below: My mouth below my nose. One thing is at lower level than another

Question 347

Prepositions of movement: 1.Along 2.Across 3.Around 4.Through 5. Up 6. Down 7. Towards 8. Away from 9. Into 10. Out of 11. Past 12. Off

Answer 347

1. Along is used to show movement in a constant direction The girl riding a scooter along the rode 2. Across is used to show movement from one side to the other The car is going across the bridge 3. The moon goes around the earth 4. The rat is going through a pipe 5. She’s walking up the street (towards me) (along) They flew up into the sky 6. She’s walking down the street (away from me) (along) He walked down the stairs while talking on the phone 7. She’s walking towards the plane 8. They walked away from lighthouse 9. He dived into the water (to enter) The car crashed into each other ( to collide) 10. She took the instruments out of cupboard. / He got out of his car to fill up it with petrol 11. I was walking past the café when I saw my friend sitting inside 12. movement away from (and often down from) something The cat jumped off the table. / He fell off his bike and got hurt

Question 348

Prepositions of place: Beside In front of Next to Opposit Behind

Answer 348

1. Beside something 2. The man stopped a car in front of the bank 3. The dog is sleeping next to the sofa 4. The two buses are moving in opposite directions The bank is opposite the hospital 5. There is a bicycle behind the tree

Question 349

get in | get out of get on | get off

Answer 349

We say get in and get out of for a car, taxi, or van, but we say get on or get off for motorbikes and bicycles and for public means of transport, such as a bus, a train or a plane. I have to get off the bus at the next stop. He stopped and got out of the car.

Question 350

to come up with something

Answer 350

think up something or devise something

Question 351

fund 1. Who is the project funded by? 2. a pension fund 3. The charity closed down due to lack of funds.

Answer 351

1. Verb: to provide the money to pay for an event, activity, or organization: финансировать 2. Noun: an amount of money saved, collected, or provided for a particular purpose: фонд, денежные средства

Question 352

Dump 1. The company was fined for illegally dumping toxic chemicals. 2. We took our old mattress to the dump 3. His room is a dump 4. Henri dumped his bag on the table and went upstairs.

Answer 352

1. to put down or drop something in a careless way 2. to get rid of something unwanted, especially by leaving it in a place where it is not allowed to be 3. a place where people are allowed to leave their rubbish: 4. выбрасывать, выгружать, свалка, помойка, бросать что-либо на/в и т. д.

Question 353

Spot on (adjective) (Your reviews are sot on)

Answer 353

exactly right

Question 354

Hob [hɒb] - Most domestic hobs have four gas or electric rings stove [stəʊv] stovetop[ˈstəʊv.tɒp] - Most domestic stovetops have four gas or electric burners

Answer 354

1. the top part or surface of a cooker on which pans can be heated 2. a piece of equipment that burns fuel or uses electricity in order to heat a place 3. Печь (плитка)

Question 355

overwhelm [ˌəʊ.vəˈwelm] (I was overwhelmed by all the flowers and letters of support I received.) 2. Doctors' offices would be overwhelmed with phone calls 3. Government troops have overwhelmed the rebels and seized control of the capital.

Answer 355

1. to cause someone to feel sudden strong emotion 2. If something overwhelms someone or something, it is too much, or almost too much, for them to manage 3. Ошеломлять, перегружать, подавлять

Question 356

figure something/someone out (I can't figure out why he did it)

Answer 356

to finally understand something or someone, or find the solution to a problem after a lot of thought

Question 357

In no time (Now that we’re on the highway, we’ll be there in no time.)

Answer 357

very quickly; instantly

Question 358

Encounter (I had an alarming encounter with a wild pig. On their way home they encountered a woman selling flowers. When did you first encounter these difficulties?)

Answer 358

Noun: a meeting, especially one that happens by chance: неожиданная встреча Verb(meet): to meet someone unexpectedly: (неожиданно) встретить Verb(EXPERIENCE): to experience something, especially something unpleasant: наталкиваться (на трудности)

Question 359

Deduce [dɪˈdʒuːs] (The police have deduced that he must have left his apartment yesterday evening)

Answer 359

1. to reach an answer or a decision by thinking carefully about the known facts 2. сделать вывод

Question 360

Comprehend 1. I fail to comprehend their attitude 2. I was too young to comprehend what was happening

Answer 360

to understand something completely

Question 361

Poke [pəʊk] (You'll poke someone in the eye with that umbrella if you're not careful! Two kids were poking a stick into the drain.)

Answer 361

to push a finger or other pointed object quickly into someone or something:

Question 362

ask someone out (You should ask her out sometime.)

Answer 362

to invite someone to come with you to a place such as the cinema or a restaurant, especially as a way of starting a romantic relationship:

Question 363

Solidify [səˈlɪd.ɪ.faɪ] (The chemical reaction solidifies the resin)

Answer 363

to change from being a liquid or gas to a solid form, or to make something do this

Question 364

evaluate [ɪˈvæl.ju.eɪt] (It's impossible to evaluate these results without knowing more about the research methods employed)

Answer 364

to judge or calculate the quality, IMPORTANCE, amount, or value of something (It isn't equal to estimate which means usually about something that can be quantified)

Question 365

Barn

Answer 365

Сарай

Question 366

have someone on (That's your new car? You're having me on!)

Answer 366

to persuade someone that something is true when it is not, usually as a joke

Question 367

Digress (But I digress. To get back to what I was saying, this poem reflects the poet's love of nature and his religious beliefs)

Answer 367

to move away from the main subject you are writing or talking about and to write or talk about something else:

Question 368

1. Tempt - The offer of free credit tempted her into buying a new car 2. be tempted - Did you apply for that job?" "Well, I was very tempted, but I decided not to 3. temptation

Answer 368

1. to make someone want to have or do something, especially something that is unnecessary or wrong: уговаривать, склонять, искушать, соблазнять 2. to want something or to want to do something 3. the wish to do or have something that you know you should not do or have: (искушение)

Question 369

Gossip (Her letter was full of gossip.) (Stop gossiping and do your work.)

Answer 369

1. conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind, disapproving, or not true 2. to talk about other people's private lives:

Question 370

1.Obsess - She used to obsess about her weight. 2. to be obsessed - Why are people so obsessed with money?

Answer 370

1. If something or someone obsesses you, or if you obsess about something or someone, you think about it, him, or her all the time: 2. unable to stop thinking about something

Question 371

Fellow [ˈfel.əʊ] (Adjective) -She introduced me to some of her fellow students.

Answer 371

used to refer to someone who has the same job or interests as you, or is in the same situation as you: (fellow students - сокурсницы / fellow teacher - коллега учитель)

Question 372

1. Indeed (adverb) - Indeed, it could be the worst environmental disaster in Europe this century. 2. Is this your dog? "It is indeed."/"Indeed it is." 3. For such creatures, speed is not important - indeed it is counterproductive.

Answer 372

1. really or certainly, often used to emphasize something 2. used to express that something is correct: 3. used to add some extra information that develops or supports something you have just said: 4. В самом деле, действительно, несомненно, даже

Question 373

to fart

Answer 373

blow off (it had different meanings)

Question 374

Affect - The illness didn't affect on me Effect - The illness didn't have an effect on me

Answer 374

Affect - verb - to have an influence on someone or something, or to cause a change in someone or something: Effect - noun - the result of a particular influence:

Question 375

I'm by the door

Answer 375

я у двери

Question 376

Soccer (an American word) [ˈsɒk.ər]

Answer 376

Football

Question 377

Crisps (British)/ Chips (Americal)

Answer 377

Crunchy fried potatoes Crunch - to crush hard food loudly between the teeth, or to make a sound as if something is being crushed or broken: Fry - to cook food in hot oil or fat:

Question 378

deem - We will provide help whenever you deem it appropriate. The area has now been deemed safe.

Answer 378

1. to consider or judge something in a particular way 2. Сосчитать, полагать

Question 379

overwhelming (adjective) - She felt an overwhelming urge/desire/need to tell someone about what had happened.

Answer 379

1. difficult to fight against [əˈɡenst] 2. Непреодолимый

Question 380

detrimental - These chemicals have a detrimental effect/impact on the environment. Their decision could be detrimental to the future of the company.

Answer 380

1. causing harm or damage 2. вредный

Question 381

Partial [ˈpɑː.ʃəl] (adjective) 1. The general has ordered a partial withdrawal of troops from the area. 2. The reporting in the papers is entirely [ɪnˈtaɪə.li] (complete) partial and makes no attempt to be objective.

Answer 381

1. Not complete 2. UNFAIR: influenced by the fact that you personally prefer or approve of something, so that you do not judge fairly

Question 382

Kick off - What time does the game kick off?

Answer 382

1. to start 2. us: to die

Question 383

Gesture N: She made a rude gesture at the other driver. The government donated £500,000 as a gesture of goodwill. V: He made no answer but walked on, gesturing for me to follow.

Answer 383

1. a movement of the hands, arms, or head, etc. to express an idea or feeling 2. to use a gesture to express or emphasize something:

Question 384

I'll start off by saying - I'd like to start off by saying that I think we should all take a greater interest in politics.

Answer 384

Я начну с того, что скажу

Question 385

Is it worth a 40-grand loan [ləʊn] with 6.3% interest?

Answer 385

Стоит ли брать кредит в 40 тысяч с процентной ставкой 6,3%?

Question 386

spectacular (adjective) 1. There was a spectacular sunset last night. 2. We've had spectacular success with the product.

Answer 386

1. very exciting to look at: 2. especially great: впечатляющий, захватывающий, зрелищный

Question 387

be meant to (be/do something) 1. They knew as soon as they met that they were meant to be together. 2. The buses are meant to arrive every 15 minutes.

Answer 387

1. intended to (do or be something) 2. supposed to (be or do something) 3. предназначаться для

Question 388

To my dismay

Answer 388

К моему ужасу

Question 389

barren 1. We drove through a barren, rocky landscape. 2. She became very depressed during the barren years when she was unable to paint.

Answer 389

1. unable to produce plants or fruit: 2. unable to have children or young animals 3. not creating or producing anything new: Бесплодный

Question 390

1. accommodation - They paid for his flights and hotel accommodation. 2. accommodate - New students may be accommodated in halls of residence

Answer 390

1. a place to stay or live 2. to provide with a place to live or to be stored in:

Question 391

a fleeting area

Answer 391

мимолетная область fleeting - short or quick:

Question 392

canteen

Answer 392

1. a place in a factory, office, etc. where food and meals are sold, often at a lower than usual price 2. столовая

Question 393

opt Mike opted for early retirement Most people opt to have the operation.

Answer 393

1. to make a choice, especially of one thing or possibility instead of others 2. выбрать

Question 394

Flawed [flɔːd] (adjective) - His argument is deeply flawed. Flaw (noun) - There's a flaw in your reasoning

Answer 394

not perfect, or containing mistakes ошибочный, с дефектом Недостаток, изъян

Question 395

Team up - They teamed up for a charity performance.

Answer 395

Тимиться to join another person, or form a group with other people, in order to do something together

Question 396

catch someone out - I suspected he wasn't telling me the truth, and one day I caught him out when I found some letters he'd written.

Answer 396

to show that someone is doing wrong: Подловить

Question 397

Convince He managed to convince the jury of his innocence.

Answer 397

1. to make someone believe that something is true (to persuade) 2. usually implies changing someone's belief or opinion through logical reasoning

Question 398

flutter The flag was fluttering in the breeze (a gentle wind).

Answer 398

колыхаться, развеваться

Question 399

Gentle She's so sweet and gentle with the children.

Answer 399

1. calm, kind, or soft: 2. not strong, violent or severe Нежный, мягкий, ласковый, легкий, вежливый

Question 400

Hair dryer

Answer 400

Фен

Question 401

Soak 1. Blood had soaked through both bandages. / The rain soaked my clothes. 2. Soak the fruit in brandy for a few hours before you add it to the mixture.

Answer 401

1. to make something very wet, 2. to leave something in liquid Замачивать, промачивать, пропитывать

Question 402

Disguise [dɪsˈɡaɪz] V: He disguised himself by wearing a false beard. / I couldn't disguise my disappointment. N: He put on a large hat and glasses as a disguise and hoped no one would recognize him.

Answer 402

1. to give a new appearance to a person or thing, especially in order to hide its true form: 2. to hide an opinion, a feeling, etc.: 3. something that someone wears to hide their true appearance:

Question 403

To my amazement there is a mousetrap

Answer 403

К моему удивлению, здесь есть мышеловка.

Question 404

Beforehand

Answer 404

in advance

Question 405

Force 1. I really have to force myself to be nice to him. Hospitals are being forced to close departments because of lack of money. 2. The force of the explosion shattered every window in the street. 3. the Royal Air Force / He joined the police force right after graduating

Answer 405

1. V: to make someone do something that they do not want to do 2. N: physical power or strength 3. N: a group of people organized to work together for a particular purpose, for example in military service

Question 406

Devise a plan He's good at devising language games that you can play with students in class.

Answer 406

1. to come up with a plan 2. to invent a plan, system, object, etc., usually using your intelligence or imagination: 3. Придумывать, разрабатывать

Question 407

Injure - She fell and injured her shoulder.

Answer 407

to hurt a person, animal, or part of your body

Question 408

Spike

Answer 408

a long, thin piece of metal, wood, etc with a sharp point at one end Шип

Question 409

What in relative clauses

Answer 409

We don’t use what as a relative pronoun. It cannot be used to refer back to a sentence or noun. We use what independently to mean ‘the thing/s that’. I didn’t like what he did.= I didn’t like the thing/s that he did.

Question 410

Preposition + relative pronoun He was a man for whom everybody had great respect.

Answer 410

after a preposition we can only use the pronouns whom, whose or which It’s formal

Question 411

Preposition at the end of the relative clause He wrecked the car (which/that) he had paid a fortune for

Answer 411

The most common position of the preposition is at the end of the relative clause.

Question 412

Quantifier + of which/whom Their daughters, both of whom are in university, don’t visit them very often. Their house was full of cats, most of which had been found in the street. The two rooms, neither of which had windows, were small and dirty. I belong to a reading club, most of whose members are retired teachers.

Answer 412

In non-defining relative clauses (=between commas), we can use of which/whom/whose after a quantifier such as some, any, none, all, both, several, enough, many and few.

Question 413

swing-swung-swung 1. She really swings her arms when she walks. 2. The door swung shut / The door swung open. 3. He swung his fist towards Ben's face.

Answer 413

1. to move smoothly backwards and forwards, or to make something do this 2. to move smoothly in a curve, or to make something do this 3. to move an object or your fist in an attempt to hit something or someone 4. Качаться, размахивать, делать замах / распахивать, захлопывать

Question 414

mess something up 1. Who's messed up the bookshelf? 2. I messed up my chances of becoming a great singer / He says that his divorce has really messed his life up.

Answer 414

1. to make something dirty or untidy 2. to spoil or damage something, or to do something wrong or badly

Question 415

Loose [luːs] 1. There were some loose wires hanging out of the wall. 2. a loose dress/sweater

Answer 415

1. not firmly fixed 2. large and not fitting tightly 3. незакрепленный, болтающийся, свободный

Question 416

Dangle 1. He dangled the puppet in front of the children./ Loose electric wires were dangling from the wall. 2. I've tried dangling all kinds of offers in front of him to get him to work harder at school, but nothing works.

Answer 416

1. to hang loosely, or to hold something so that it hangs loosely 2. to offer someone something that they want in order to persuade that person to do something: 3. Свободно свисать, болтаться, разбрасываться(убеждениями)

Question 417

Stall 2. The car stalled when I stopped at the traffic lights.

Answer 417

1. a small shop with an open front or a table from which goods are sold 2. If an engine stalls, or if you stall it, it stops working suddenly. 3. Ларек, глохнуть, заглущить(двигатель)

Question 418

Shiny

Answer 418

Блестящий

Question 419

Obliterate 1. The town was obliterated by bombs. 2. Maybe she gets drunk to obliterate painful memories.

Answer 419

to destroy something completely

Question 420

Beg-begged 1. He begged her to stay, but she simply laughed and put her bags in the car. 2. Young children were begging on the streets.

Answer 420

1. to make a very strong and urgent request: 2. to ask someone for food or money, because you do not have any 3. просить милостыню, умолять

Question 421

Towel [taʊəl] a bath/beach towel

Answer 421

a soft piece of cloth or paper that you use for drying yourself or for drying something полотенце

Question 422

Devastate 1. A recent hurricane devastated the city.

Answer 422

1. to destroy or damage something very badly 2. to make someone feel very shocked and upset 3. опустошать, разорять

Question 423

Whale [weɪl]

Answer 423

Кит

Question 424

1. Stagger - After he was attacked, he managed to stagger to the phone and call for help. 2. Staggering - He earns a staggering amount of money.

Answer 424

1. to walk as if you might fall - Идти шататься, составлять скользящий график 2. very shocking and surprising - ошеломительный, потрясающий

Question 425

Flask - a flask of coffee/tea

Answer 425

Термос, колба, фляжка

Question 426

viscous

Answer 426

Вязкий, густой

Question 427

a power outage The radio news reported power outages affecting 50 homes.

Answer 427

отключение электроэнергии outage - a period when a service, such as electricity, is not available:

Question 428

Fate

Answer 428

Destiny

Question 429

Victim

Answer 429

someone or something that has been hurt, damaged, or killed or has suffered, either because of the actions of someone or something else, or because of illness or chance Жертва, потерпевший

Question 430

Vehicle

Answer 430

[ˈvɪə.kəl]

Question 431

Shift 1. The wind is expected to shift (to the east) tomorrow. 2. Society's attitudes towards women have shifted enormously over the last century. 3. In cars that are automatics, you don't have to bother with shifting gears.

Answer 431

move/change (сдвиг, изменение, изменить, смещать) 1. to (cause something or someone to) move or change from one position or direction to another, especially slightly: 2. (of an idea, opinion, etc.) to change: 3. to move the gears of a vehicle into different positions in order to make it go faster or slower:

Question 432

Glance 1. She glanced around the room to see who was there. / Could you glance over/through this letter and see if it's alright? 2. She took/cast a glance at her watch.

Answer 432

V: to give a quick short look N: a quick short look

Question 433

Chop 1. He was chopping wood in the yard.

Answer 433

to cut something into pieces with an axe, knife, or other sharp instrument

Question 434

A pile of paper

Answer 434

стопка бумаги

Question 435

Squint 1. The sun was shining straight in her eyes and made her squint.

Answer 435

to partly close your eyes in order to see more clearly: (щуриться)

Question 436

Evidence 1. There is no scientific evidence to suggest that underwater births are dangerous

Answer 436

one or more reasons for believing that something is or is not true:

Question 437

Tackle 1. There are many ways of tackling this problem. 2. I tackled him about his careless work.

Answer 437

1. to try to deal with a problem 2. to speak to someone about something bad that they have done

Question 438

Vague [veɪɡ] 1. I do have a vague memory of meeting her many years ago. 2. My aunt is incredibly vague - she can never remember where she puts things.

Answer 438

1. not clearly expressed, known, described, or decided: нечеткий, туманный, смутный, неясный 2. A vague person is not able to think clearly,: рассеянный (человек)

Question 439

Complement 1. Strawberries and cream complement each other perfectly. 2. The music complements her voice perfectly.

Answer 439

to make something else seem better or more attractive when combining with it:

Question 440

fuck (something) up 1. Her parents' divorce really fucked her up. 2. The exam was a disaster - I really fucked up. 3. It's been one fuck-up after another since she took charge. 4. This is fucked up

Answer 440

1. a rude phrase meaning to damage, harm, or upset someone or something, or to do something very badly: (Облажаться, портить) 2. a serious problem (*пипец)

Question 441

Cuisine French cuisine

Answer 441

Кухня

Question 442

Bullshit 1. He gave me some excuse but it was a bunch of bullshit. 2. Quit bullshitting, will you!

Answer 442

1. a rude word for complete nonsense or something that is not true: 2. a rude word meaning to try to persuade someone or make them admire you by saying things that are not true:

Question 443

Piss 1. There was piss all over the floor. 2. That dog keeps pissing on our fence.

Answer 443

Noun and Verb

Question 444

Piss off 1. Everyone just pissed off and left me to clean up. 2. He never helps with the housework and it's starting to piss me off.

Answer 444

1. to leave or go away; used especially as a rude way of telling someone to go away: 2. to annoy someone

Question 445

Swear word / curse word

Answer 445

Ругательство

Question 446

Tummy

Answer 446

Животик

Question 447

Patch 1. There were lots of icy patches on the road this morning. 2. This story is good in patches (= some parts are good), but I wouldn't really recommend it. 3. I'll have to sew[səʊ] a patch onto these jeans - they're ripped at the knee.

Answer 447

a small area that is different from the area around it (небольшой участок, заплатка/латать/ставить заплатку) sew - шить, пришить (pronounce as so)

Question 448

Damp 1.The grass is still damp. 2. This shirt still feels a bit damp.

Answer 448

slightly wet, especially in a way that is not pleasant or comfortable: влажный

Question 449

Ruddy 1. ruddy cheeks

Answer 449

Румяный, красноватый 1. Румяные щеки

Question 450

Property 1. The police recovered a large amount of stolen property. 2. There are several properties for sale in this area. 3. One of the properties of copper is that it conducts heat and electricity very well.

Answer 450

1. objects that belong to someone 2. a building or area of land 3. a quality of something

Question 451

Keep out 1. I prefer to keep out of arguments about money / Keep me out of this! 2. He locked the room and put up a sign asking people to keep out. 3. You should keep your personal life out of your work

Answer 451

Избегать, держаться подальше, не входить 1. to avoid becoming involved in something, or to stop someone or something becoming involved in something: 2. to prevent something or someone from entering a place:

Question 452

Hold out 1. The city is still holding out against rebel troops 2. Few people hold out any hope of finding more survivors. 3. hold something out = He held out the keys and I took them. 4. Rosie held out an apple for the horse. 5. She held the letter out for me to read.

Answer 452

1. to continue to defend yourself against an attack: держаться, не сдаваться 2. to offer a possibility, solution, hope, etc.: 3. to put your hand or arms, or something in your hand, towards somebody, especially to give or offer something

Question 453

Flick 1. Horses flick their tails to make flies go away 2. With a flick of its tail, the cat was gone.

Answer 453

1. to move or hit something with a short sudden movement 2. a sudden, quick movement: 3. Сделать резкое движение, стряхнуть

Question 454

Hoof / Hooves

Answer 454

Копыто / Копыта

Question 455

Revenue 1. Taxes provide most of the government's revenue.

Answer 455

money that a business receives over a period of time

Question 456

Turnout 1. Good weather on polling day should ensure a good turnout. 2. We had a good turnout, more than 100 people showed up.

Answer 456

the number of people who go to an organized event (such as an election)

Question 457

Appealing 1. The idea of not having to get up early every morning is rather appealing (to me). 2. He had a nice smile and an appealing personality.

Answer 457

attractive or interesting:

Question 458

Crucial 1. Her work has been crucial to the project's success.

Answer 458

extremely important or necessary: Коючевой, решающий

Question 459

in a big way 1. Yes! I need a study group, in a big way.

Answer 459

very much

Question 460

Way off 1. The final exam is a way off

Answer 460

a long time from now

Question 461

Bucket 1. a bucket of water

Answer 461

Ведро

Question 462

I better get it right this time.

Answer 462

get it right - сделай это правильно

Question 463

It's time...

Answer 463

It's used to say that someone should do something now or in the future. 1. It's time (for someone) to do something -It’s time for you to go to the doctor. -It’s time to take a decision. 2.It's (about) time someone did something - complaining or criticize -I really think it’s high time you made a decision. We can’t go on like this any longer. -It’s about time you started looking for a job.

Question 464

Had better

Answer 464

It's used to give someone a strong/urgent advice or a warning, with bad consequences if you don’t follow it. Subject + Had better + infinitive (without to) Subject + Had better + not + infinitive (without to)

Question 465

Their sales rose by twenty percent

Answer 465

Rise-rose-risen

Question 466

Make money off of it

Answer 466

заработать на этом деньги

Question 467

Much/a lot/a bit more - comparatives He’s a bit taller than me. Florence is much more interesting than Pisa. My car is a lot more expensive than yours.

Answer 467

Not as … as Peter isn’t as considerate as Marta. (= Marta is more considerate) Than me / than I am My sister is taller than me. / My sister is taller than I am. His sister is more intelligent than him. / His sister is more intelligent than he is.

Question 468

It was the best day ______ my life. I am the tallest ____my brothers. She is the best student _____ the class. He’s the tallest _____ the family.

Answer 468

After superlatives we normally use [in] after names of places or groups and organisations (in the city, in the world, in my class, in the company, etc.), and we normally use [of] for periods of time or a number of people (of the year, of my life, of my brothers, of the students, etc.).

Question 469

1. Your car isn't cheaper than ours. 2. Your car isn't any cheaper than ours. 3. Your car is no cheaper than ours.

Answer 469

1. a straightforward comparison, just a fact 2. any emphasize the lack of difference 3. It emphasizes that there is no advantage in terms of price with the other car.

Question 470

There is less noise today, because there are fewer students.

Answer 470

Сегодня меньше шума, потому что студентов меньше.

Question 471

That PE teacher who used to watch us get changed really made my skin crawl

Answer 471

От той учительницы физкультуры, которая смотрела, как мы переодеваемся, у меня побежали мурашки по коже.

Question 472

what sets successful people apart in your field?

Answer 472

Что отличает успешных людей в вашей области?

Question 473

Infatuation is very different to long-lasting love

Answer 473

увлечение сильно отличается от длительной любви

Question 474

I prefer walking to running

Answer 474

It’s a comparison but We don’t use than after prefer

Question 475

The moon is bigger than it was yesterday.

Answer 475

We can’t say that the moon is bigger than yesterday

Question 476

You should get some rest

Answer 476

тебе следует немного отдохнуть

Question 477

Perceive 1. The British are often perceived as being very formal. 2. How do the French perceive the British? 3. Bill perceived a tiny figure in the distance. 4. The way people perceive the real world is strongly influenced by the language they speak. 5. I perceived something moving in the shadows.

Answer 477

воспринимать, считать, различать, ощущать

Question 478

Flat [adj] 1. a flat surface 2. Much of the countryside in that region is very flat. 3. An ice rink needs to be completely flat. 4. After the excitement of the party, life seems somewhat flat now. 5. Her voice sounded very flat. 6. I left my car lights on and now the battery is flat. 7. If you don't put the top back on that bottle of beer, it will go flat. (go flat) 8. I got a flat tyre (= the air went out of it) after driving over a nail. 9. He charges a flat rate of 15 euros an hour. 10. We've all been working flat out to finish the project on time. 11. He showered and got dressed in 10 minutes flat.

Answer 478

1. квартира [noun] 2. плоский, ровный 3. not interesting, or without emotion or excitement: вялый, монотонный 4. севший (о батарейке) 5. выдохшийся (о газированном напитке) 6. спущенный (о шине) 7. единая ставка (тарифа, налога) 8. flat out - изо всех сил

Question 479

take the issue to someone

Answer 479

передать этот вопрос кому-нибудь

Question 480

Coach 1. We're going to the airport by coach. 2. a tennis/maths coach 3. She coaches students in French, usually for exams.

Answer 480

Тренер, тренеровать, туристский автобус, карета

Question 481

to dread 1. He's dreading the exam - he's sure he's going to fail. 2. I dread to think what would happen if he was left to cope on his own.

Answer 481

to fear something happening in the future: бояться, страшиться

Question 482

anxiety [æŋˈzaɪ.ə.ti] [noun] 1. Children normally feel a lot of anxiety about their first day at school. 2. That explains his anxiety over his health.

Answer 482

an uncomfortable feeling of nervousness or worry: беспокойство

Question 483

deliberately (adv) | deliberate (adj) 1. I'm sure he says these things deliberately to annoy me. 2. We made a deliberate decision to live apart for a while.

Answer 483

intentionally: умышленно, намеренно / преднамеренный, умышленный, обдуманный, осторожный

Question 484

short of something 1. I’m a little short of cash right now, so I can’t lend you anything. 2. She was dizzy and short of breath.

Answer 484

not having enough of something: 2. to be short of breath[breθ] - unable to breathe in enough air: не хватает дыхания, отдышка, запыхавшийся

Question 485

It's time we all took action as a collective

Answer 485

пришло время нам всем действовать сообща

Question 486

Retention 1. The retention of old technology has slowed the company's growth. 2. emloyee retention

Answer 486

Сохранение, удерживание

Question 487

Extensive 1. Her knowledge of music is extensive (= she knows a lot about music). 2. The hurricane caused extensive damage. 3. I have travelled extensively in Europe.

Answer 487

общирный, большой

Question 488

Strive-strove-striven 1. to strive for happiness/peace 2. We are constantly striving to improve our service.

Answer 488

to try very hard to do or achieve something: стремиться

Question 489

Engagement 1. They announced their engagement at the party on Saturday. 2. a dinner engagement

Answer 489

1. an agreement to marry someone: обручение, помолвка 2. an arrangement to meet someone or do something at a particular time: назначенная встреча, договоренность

Question 490

I've been meaning to I've been meaning to come in and find some information about here for some time.

Answer 490

Я хотел Я давно собирался зайти и найти здесь некоторую информацию.

Question 491

Drop by/in 1. I dropped in on George on my way home from school. 2. Drop by and pick up that book sometime. 3. He dropped by the woman’s house to ask for money.

Answer 491

1. to visit someone: 3. to come to see someone, sometimes at a stated place, usually briefly and without a specific invitation:

Question 492

Threshold 1. He earns £400 a month, well below the threshold for paying tax. 2. We are on the threshold of a new era.

Answer 492

порог

Question 493

Facilities 1. sports/washing/medical facilities 2. Missile strikes were aimed at the country's nuclear facilities. 3. In an establishment selling food and drink, it is highly likely that customers will use the facilities at some point.

Answer 493

buildings, equipment, or services that are provided for a particular purpose: сооружения, оборудование, услуги the facilities: a polite way of referring to a toilet in a public place:

Question 494

Obstacle 1. The biggest obstacle in our way was a tree trunk in the road. 2. Money seems to be no obstacle.

Answer 494

препятствие, преграда

Question 495

bombard someone with something 1. The children bombarded her with questions.

Answer 495

to direct so many things at someone, especially to ask them so many questions, that they find it difficult to deal with them:

Question 496

Disposable 1. a disposable razor/syringe/needle/glove

Answer 496

A disposable product is intended to be thrown away after use: одноразового использования

Question 497

Landfill 1. 90 percent of American rubbish is dumped in landfill sites.

Answer 497

мусорная свалка

Question 498

to spring up 1. Thousands of new businesses have sprung up in the past couple of years.

Answer 498

to appear

Question 499

Consumption 1. We need to cut down on our fuel consumption by having fewer cars on the road.

Answer 499

потребление

Question 500

Dismantle 1. She dismantled the washing machine to see what the problem was, but couldn't put it back together again. 2. Over the next three years, we will be gradually dismantling the company and selling off the profitable units.

Answer 500

1. to take something apart: разбирать (на части) 2. to get rid of a system or organization: закрывать, ликвидировать

Question 501

Reassemble 1. After lunch, the class reassembled. 2. Could we dismantle it outside and reassemble it inside?

Answer 501

to put something back together again: Собрать заново

Question 502

Hoist 1. A helicopter hoisted the final section of the bridge into place. 2. With some difficulty he hoisted her onto his shoulders.

Answer 502

1. to raise or lift something up 2. a device used for lifting heavy things: подъемник

Question 503

Lucrative 1. The merger proved to be very lucrative for both companies. 2. a lucrative contract/job/offer

Answer 503

(especially of a business, job, or activity) producing a lot of money: прибыльный, выгодный

Question 504

Facilitate 1. I will do everything in my power to facilitate the process. 2. The new ramp will facilitate the entry of wheelchairs.

Answer 504

to make something possible or easier: облегчать, способствовать

Question 505

Concern 1. The state of my father's health concerns us greatly. 2. What I have to say to Amy doesn't concern you. 3. The documentary concerns a woman who goes to China as a missionary. 4. Environmental issues concern us all.

Answer 505

1. to cause worry to someone: 2. to be important to someone or to involve someone directly: 3. затрагивать, интересовать, беспокоить, волновать, касаться

Question 506

Hassle [Noun/Verb] 1. It's one of the few bars that women can go to and not get any hassle from men. 2. My boss has been giving me a lot of hassle this week 3. It was such a hassle trying to get my bank account changed that I nearly gave up. 4. I should have taken it back to the shop but I just didn't think it was worth all the hassle. 5. The children keep hassling me to take them to Disneyland. 6. He's always hassling me about money.

Answer 506

1. (a situation causing) difficulty or trouble: морока, ссора, стычка 2. to annoy someone, especially by repeatedly asking them something: приставать, изводить

Question 507

Stellar [Adjective] 1. a stellar explosion 2. stellar light 3. a stellar performance/player/team

Answer 507

1. of a star or stars: звездный 2. Stellar people or activities are of an extremely high standard:

Question 508

Keen on 1. I have to add that I've always been particularly keen on music 2. She's keen on playing tennis. 3. He's rather keen on a girl in his school. 4. I think they're pretty keen on each other, if you ask me.

Answer 508

1. liking, interested in, or wanting (to do) something very much: 2. very interested in someone, especially romantically:

Question 509

Seemingly 1. He remains confident and seemingly untroubled by his recent problems. 2. What I'm trying to say is that we can't ignore this seemingly unimportant detail 3. The factory closure is seemingly inevitable.

Answer 509

appearing to be something, especially when this is not true: по-видимому, как будто, казаться(кажеться)

Question 510

Strike-struck-struck 1. His car went out of control and struck a tree. 2. It struck me that I'd forgotten to order the champagne. 3. He didn't strike me as a passionate man. 4. Bus drivers are threatening to strike. 5. The hurricane struck the coast at about eight in the morning. 6. The marines will strike at dawn. 7. What really strikes me about all this is that they don't really understand what's going on at present

Answer 510

1. ударять, стукнуть 2. приходить в голову, осенять 3. производить какое-либо впечатление, казаться каким-либо 4. бастовать 5. обрушиваться 6. нападать, атаковать 7. Поражать

Question 511

Supposedly 1. Well, the tickets are supposedly in the mail. 2. The building is supposedly in good condition.

Answer 511

предположительно

Question 512

Irresponsible 1. an irresponsible attitude 2. What seems to me is that they behave totally irresponsibly

Answer 512

безответственный

Question 513

Enroll in - US Enroll on - UK 1. I've enrolled on a creative writing course. 2. He enrolled at Penn State University 3. She enrolled in English. 4. We have enrolled eighty children in this day-care program.

Answer 513

to become or make someone become an official member of a course, college, or group: регистрировать(ся), записывать(ся)

Question 514

Disregard 1. What amazes me is her complete disregard for anyone else's opinion. 2. His behaviour shows a total disregard for other people. 3. She chose to disregard my advice. 4. He told us to disregard everything we'd learned so far and start again.

Answer 514

Noun: игнорирование, пренебрижение, равнодушие (disregard for) Verb: Игнорировать, пренибригать, не принимать во внимание

Question 515

Worthwhile 1. She considers teaching a worthwhile career. 2. The time and expense involved in keeping up to date with all the changes has been worthwhile.

Answer 515

useful and enjoyable, despite needing a lot of effort: стоящий

Question 516

As far as I'm concerned,...

Answer 516

As for me,...

Question 517

Worth doing 1. There's nothing worth reading in this newspaper. 2. If you are a young, inexperienced driver, it is worth having comprehensive insurance. 3. It's worth remembering that prices go up in February. 4. It's not as good as his last book but it's definitely worth reading.

Answer 517

имеющий ценность, стоящий

Question 518

Excel [verb] 1. Rebecca always excelled in languages at school. 2. The British team have excelled themselves this year to reach the finals.

Answer 518

1. to be extremely good at something: отличаться, превосходно делать что-либо 2. to do something better than you usually do: превзойти самого себя

Question 519

Align 1. Align the ruler and the middle of the paper and then cut it straight. 2. The post was deleted because it did not align with the values of this website 3. The country's leading intellectuals tend to be aligned with the opposition.

Answer 519

1. to put things in an exact line or make them parallel: располагать по одной линии или параллельно 2. to be the same or similar, or to agree with each other; to make two things do this: 3. to agree with or support another person, group, organization, or view:

Question 520

Exclude 1. Women are still excluded from the club. 2. The price excludes local taxes. 3. We can't exclude the possibility that he is dead.

Answer 520

не допускать, не включать, исключать

Question 521

To take credit for 1. I did all the work, and he took all the credit. 2. So we definitely did some right things that we can take credit for. 3.

Answer 521

to allow people to believe that you did something that deserves praise or special attention: Брать заслугу за

Question 522

Valley | Gorge 1. There was snow on the hill tops but not in the valley

Answer 522

Долина | Ущелье

Question 523

Occur 1. According to the police, the shooting occurred at about 12.30 a.m. 2. Violence of some type seems to occur in every society. 3. The disease mainly occurs in women over 40.

Answer 523

1.to happen, often without being planned: случаться, происходить 2. to exist or be present in a particular place or group of people: встречаться в/среди и т. д.

Question 524

Examine [verb] 1. She picked up the knife and examined it closely. 2. The council is to examine ways of reducing traffic in the city centre. 3. We need to examine how an accident like this can be avoided in the future. 4. He was examined by a doctor as soon as he arrived. 5. They have called a special meeting to examine the proposal. 6. You'll be examined in three main areas: speaking, listening, and reading comprehension.

Answer 524

1. to look at someone or something very carefully, especially to try to discover something: обследовать, рассматривать, изучать 2. to test someone to see how much they know or how well they can do something: экзаменовать

Question 525

Examination 1. I had to have a medical examination when I joined the pension scheme. 2. The evidence is still under examination 3. a close examination of the facts

Answer 525

1. an occasion when someone looks at something very carefully: обследование, рассмотрение 2. an exam: экзамен

Question 526

Susceptible 1. She isn't very susceptible to flattery. 2. Among particularly susceptible children, the disease can develop very fast. 3. These plants are particularly susceptible to frost.

Answer 526

easily influenced or harmed by something: восприимчивый, впечатлительный *flatter - льстить, чрезмерно хвалить

Question 527

Commute 1. It's exhausting commuting from Brighton to London every day. 2. It's at least an hour's commute to work.

Answer 527

V: to make the same journey regularly between work and home: N: a regular journey between work and home:

Question 528

Parental leave 1. Only 3% of companies offer fathers paid parental leave for more than two weeks.

Answer 528

time that a parent is allowed to spend away from work to take care of his or her baby: отпуск по уходу за ребенком

Question 529

Wear someone/something out 1. Walking around a museum all day really wears you out. 2. Moving parts in engines wear out much more quickly than stationary parts.

Answer 529

1. to make someone extremely tired: 2. to use something so much that it is damaged and cannot be used any more, or to become damaged in this way:

Question 530

Concession 1. Both sides involved in the conflict made some concessions in yesterday's talks. 2. He stated firmly that no concessions will be made to the terrorists.

Answer 530

уступка

Question 531

Endurance 1. Running a marathon is a test of human endurance. 2. The pain was bad beyond endurance. 3. The race will test athletes' endurance.

Answer 531

the ability to keep doing something difficult, unpleasant, or painful for a long time: выносливость *athlete - спортсмен

Question 532

Ascend | Descend 1. They slowly ascended the steep path up the mountain. 2. The path descended steeply into the valley. 3. We descended four flights of stairs.

Answer 532

Ascend - to move up or climb something: восходить Descend - to go or come down: спускаться, идти вниз

Question 533

Ascent | Descent 1. She made her first successful ascent of Everest last year. 2. The plane began (to make) its final descent into the airport.

Answer 533

Ascent - the act of climbing or moving upwards: подъем Descent - a movement down: спуск, снижение

Question 534

Fungus 1. This fungus attacks roses and causes black spots on their leaves.

Answer 534

any of various types of organisms that get their food from decaying material or other living things: гриб, грибок

Question 535

Cultivate 1. Most of the land there is too poor to cultivate. 2. This shrub is cultivated in Europe as a herb used in cooking.

Answer 535

to prepare land and grow crops on it, or to grow a particular crop: возделывать, выращивать, культивировать, развивать

Question 536

Dense 1. dense forest / dense fog

Answer 536

having parts that are close together so that it is difficult to go or see through: густой, плотный

Question 537

Densely 1. England was once a densely wooded country (= a lot of trees grew close together there). 2. Mexico City is one of the most densely populated cities in the world (= a lot of people live close together there). 3. His books tend to be densely written (= contain a lot of information and ideas and are difficult to understand)

Answer 537

with a lot of things close together: Плотно

Question 538

Strain - Noun 1. The strain of the last few months had exhausted her 1.1. As you get older, excess weight puts a lot of strain on the heart. 1.2 Their constant arguments were putting a strain on their marriage. 2. back strain 3. The rope broke under the strain. 4. Scientists have discovered a new strain of the virus which is much more dangerous.

Answer 538

1. Напряжение / напрягать (put a strain on) 2. растяжение 3. натяжение 4. разновидность

Question 539

Strain - Verb 5. Don't watch TV in the dark - you'll strain your eyes! 6. I strained a muscle in my back playing squash. 7. The incident has strained relations between the two countries. 8. The war is straining the defence budget. 9. The oil in which the fish is fried is strained off and used to cook potatoes.

Answer 539

5. напрягать (зрение, слух) 6. растягивать 7. усложнять 8. истощать 9. процеживать

Question 540

abandon 1. By the time the rebel troops arrived, the village had already been abandoned. 2. He was abandoned by his mother as a baby. 3. The game was abandoned at half-time because of the poor weather conditions. 4. The world is full of abandoned mines.

Answer 540

1. to leave a place, thing, or person, usually for ever: покидать, оставлять 2. to stop doing an activity before you have finished it: отказываться (от чего-л.), прекращать (что-л., делать что-л.) 3. abandoned - покинутый, оставленный

Question 541

Flood [flʌd] - Verb 1. Our washing machine broke down yesterday and flooded the kitchen. 2. Several families living by the river were flooded out (= forced to leave their houses because they became covered with water). 3. Donations are flooding into the homeless shelter.

Answer 541

1. to cause to fill or become covered with water, especially in a way that causes problems: затоплять 2. to fill or enter a place in large numbers or amounts: хлынуть потоком, устремиться

Question 542

Flood [flʌd] - Noun 1. After the flood it took weeks for the water level to go down. 2. The river is in flood

Answer 542

a large amount of water covering an area that is usually dry: наводнение

Question 543

Rainforest

Answer 543

тропический лес

Question 544

Duke

Answer 544

a man of very high social rank in some European countries: герцог

Question 545

Species 1. Over a hundred species of insect are found in this area.

Answer 545

a set of animals or plants in which the members have similar characteristics to each other and can breed with each other: разновидность, вид, порода

Question 546

Sophisticated -adjective 1. I don't think I have any books that would suit your sophisticated tastes. 2. I think a more sophisticated approach is needed to solve this problem. 3. a sophisticated computer system

Answer 546

1. having a good understanding of the way people behave and/or a good knowledge of culture and fashion: искушенный, утонченный 2. intelligent or made in a complicated way and therefore able to do complicated tasks: сложный, тонкий

Question 547

A value proposition 1. The further you go into the mass market, the better your value proposition has to be. 2. The value proposition of car-sharing has to be extremely high to succeed against the transportation options they already have.

Answer 547

1. a benefit that a company's products or services provide to customers 2. (in marketing) an innovation, service, or feature intended to make a company or product attractive to customers.

Question 548

Deliverables 1. We have a number of key deliverables to discuss 2. What are the project deliverables?

Answer 548

1. something that a person has agreed to have ready by a specific time 2. something that can be provided or achieved as a result of a process: 3. a thing able to be provided, especially as a product of a development process. 4. Практические результаты

Question 549

A stakeholder 1. So far the key stakeholders are really pleased with how it's going

Answer 549

someone who has an interest in the success or failure of a project or product: акционер

Question 550

I know that you all have a lot on (at the moment)

Answer 550

Я знаю, что у вас всех много дел

Question 551

I'd love to but I'm already tied up managing this project

Answer 551

Я бы с удовольствием, но я уже занят управлением этим проектом.

Question 552

Stand someone in good stead 1. Getting some work experience now will stand you in good stead (for) when you apply for a permanent job. 2. The course will stand you in good stead.

Answer 552

If an experience stands a person in good stead, it is or will be of great use to them, to be useful to someone in the future: пригодиться кому-либо, сослужить кому-либо службу

Question 553

Stark 1. His death is a stark warning to other people about the dangers of drugs. 2. It was a stark room with a bed and chair as the only furniture. 3. The stark reality is that we are operating at a huge loss.

Answer 553

совершенно очевидный, пустынный, бесплодный

Question 554

Pompous [ˈpɒm.pəs] 1. He's a pompous old prig who's totally incapable of taking a joke. 2. He can sometimes sound a little pompous when he talks about acting.

Answer 554

arrogant and self-important: напыщенный

Question 555

Acquaintance [əˈkweɪn.təns] 1. He's just a business acquaintance.

Answer 555

someone who you know but do not know well: знакомый

Question 556

Overlook 1. Our hotel room overlooked the harbour. 2. I think there is one key fact that you have overlooked. 3. I'm prepared to overlook his behaviour this time.

Answer 556

1.to have a view of something from above: смотреть сверху, выходить на, обозревать 2. to not notice or consider something: не замечать, проглядеть, не учитывать 3. to forgive or ignore someone's bad behaviour: смотреть сквозь пальцы, Игнорировать, прощать

Question 557

Interpret 1. to decide what the intended meaning of something is: 2. A jury should not interpret the silence of a defendant as a sign of guilt. 3. His comments were interpreted as an attack on the government.

Answer 557

to decide what the intended meaning of something is: истолковывать

Question 558

The lowdown 1. Our fashion editor gives you the lowdown on winter coats for this season. 2. Jenny will give you the lowdown on what happened at yesterday's meeting.

Answer 558

the most important facts and information about something: суть

Question 559

Shape 1. Many people are not able to shape their own destinies. 2. My relationship with my father played a major part in shaping my attitude towards men. 3. Combine the meat and egg and shape the mixture into small balls. 4. The skirt has been shaped so that it hangs loosely.

Answer 559

1. to influence the way that something develops: формироваться 2. to make something become a particular shape придавать форму

Question 560

Distort 1. Newspapers distorted the truth about their marriage. 2. a distorting mirror 3. The article presents a distorted view of life in small-town America.

Answer 560

to change the shape, sound, or appearance of something so that it seems strange: Искажать

Question 561

Dismiss 1. I think he'd dismissed me as an idiot within five minutes of meeting me. 2. Just dismiss those thoughts from your mind - they're crazy and not worth thinking about. 3. Anyone who breaks company rules will be dismissed. 4. The bell rang and the teacher dismissed the class.

Answer 561

1. to refuse to consider an idea or opinion: отбрасывать, отвергать 2. to officially make someone leave their job: увольнять 3. to give someone official permission to leave: отпускать

Question 562

Set out 1. Your contract will set out the terms and conditions of your employment. 2. Every evening Michael sets out the breakfast dishes on the table, ready for the morning. 3. They set out to discover a cure for cancer.

Answer 562

1. to give the details of something or to explain it, especially in writing, in a clear, organized way: излагать 2. to arrange something, usually a number of things, in an attractive or organized way: 3.to start an activity with a particular aim: намереваться, собираться

Question 563

Poverty 1. He emigrated to Australia to escape the grinding (= very great) poverty of his birthplace 2. to live in poverty

Answer 563

the condition of being extremely poor: бедность

Question 564

Inequality 1. The law has done little to prevent racial discrimination and inequality. 2. inequality between the sexes

Answer 564

the unfair situation in society when some people have more opportunities, money, etc. than other people: неравенство

Question 565

irreparable 1. Unless the oil spill is contained, irreparable damage will be done to the coastline

Answer 565

impossible to repair or make right again: непоправимый

Question 566

Mortality 1. Her death made him more aware of his own mortality. 2. the mortality rate

Answer 566

смертность

Question 567

Notion 1. I have only a vague notion of what she does for a living. 2. The notion of sharing is unknown to most two-year-olds.

Answer 567

a belief or idea: понятие, представление

Question 568

Surge 1. The crowd surged against the barriers. 2. Prices surged on the stock exchange. 3. a surge in spending

Answer 568

1. хлынуть вперед/в/через и т. д. 2. резко увеличиваться 3. Всплеск

Question 569

Shudder 1. The sight of so much blood made him shudder. 2. I still shudder at the thought of the risks we took. 3. She shuddered at the thought of kissing him.

Answer 569

to shake suddenly with very small movements because of a very unpleasant thought or feeling: содрогаться, дрожать

Question 570

Self-indulgent 1. I know it's self-indulgent of me, but I'll have another chocolate.

Answer 570

allowing yourself to have or do anything that you enjoy: потакающий своим желаниям

Question 571

Angle for something [ˈæŋ.ɡəl] 1. He's clearly angling for an invitation [ˈæŋ.ɡlɪŋ] 2. Someone's angling for a surprise party

Answer 571

If someone is angling for something, they are trying to get something without asking for it directly:

Question 572

Harsh 1. harsh criticism 2. The children had had a harsh upbringing. 3. We thought the punishment was rather harsh for such a minor offence. 4. He said some harsh words about his brother. 5. harsh chemicals/lighting

Answer 572

unpleasant, unkind, cruel, or more severe than is necessary: резкий, суровый, too strong, bright, loud, etc.:ядовитый, раздражающий (о цвете, свете и т. д.)

Question 573

Bash 1. He bashed his arm against a shelf. 2. He kept bashing local government officials. 3. He had a big bash for his 18th birthday.

Answer 573

1. to hit hard: сильно ударять 2. to criticize someone severely: 3. a party: гулянка

Question 574

Low-key 1. The wedding was a low-key affair, with fewer than 30 people attending. 2. We've been going out for a while but we're trying to keep it very lowkey. 3. Off-screen, she is lowkey and friendly. 4. The reception itself was surprisingly low-key.

Answer 574

quiet and not attracting a lot of attention or excitement:неброский, сдержанный

Question 575

Catch on 1. I wonder if the game will ever catch on with young people? 2. It took him a while to catch on to what we meant.

Answer 575

1. to become popular: привиться, становиться модным 2. to understand something, especially after a long time: понять, уловить смысл

Question 576

Sugarcoat 1. a form of sugarcoating the negatives 2. We are not going to sugarcoat the facts for partisan gain. 3. It is not our job to sugar-coat the rise of hate crimes. The statistics are real. 4. Various medicinal preparations in the form of pills have been sugarcoated to make them more palatable.

Answer 576

1. to make something seem more positive or pleasant than it really is: 2. to cover food or pills with a thin layer of sugar:

Question 577

Innate [ɪˈneɪt] 1. Cyril's most impressive quality was his innate goodness. 2. He has an innate desire to win.

Answer 577

An innate quality or ability is one that you were born with, not one you have learned: врожденный

Question 578

Hone 1. The bone had been honed to a point. 2. This is an opportunity for you to hone your skills.

Answer 578

1. to make an object sharp: 2. to improve something and make it perfect: оттачивать, улучшать

Question 579

Cynical [ˈsɪn.ɪ.kəl] 1. She has a pretty cynical view of men. 2. I've always been deeply cynical about politicians. 3. She works in that most cynical of industries - advertising. 4. He praises my cooking but it's just a cynical ploy to get me to make him dinner.

Answer 579

believing that people are only interested in themselves and are not sincere: циничный

Question 580

Diminish 1. Your pain should diminish gradually after taking these tablets. 2. I don't want to diminish her achievements, but she did have a lot of help. 3. These memories will not be diminished by time.

Answer 580

to become less, or to make something become less: уменьшать(ся), ослабевать

Question 581

Proponent 1. a proponent of nuclear energy 2. He is one of the leading proponents of capital punishment

Answer 581

a person who speaks publicly in support of a particular idea or plan of action: сторонник, защитник *capital punishment - смертная казнь

Question 582

Appraisal 1. The newspaper gave an editorial appraisal of the government's achievements of the past year. 2. an appraisal scheme

Answer 582

the act of examining someone or something in order to judge their or its qualities, success, or needs: оценка

Question 583

Embrace 1. We are always eager to embrace the latest technology. 2. He leaned over to embrace the child. 3. The report embraces a wide range of opinions. 4. a passionate embrace 5. She greeted me with a warm embrace.

Answer 583

1. to accept something enthusiastically: принимать, воспринимать 2. to hold someone tightly with both arms to express love, liking, or sympathy, or when greeting or leaving someone: обнимать(ся) 3. to include something, often as one of a number of things: включать в себя 4. the action of putting your arms around someone: объятие

Question 584

Cushion [kʊʃ.ən] 1. He leaned back against the cushions and took a sip of his coffee. 2. Overseas savings provide a cushion against tax rises at home. 3. Various attempts were made to cushion the impact of unemployment. 4. The soft grass cushioned his fall.

Answer 584

1. диванная подушка 2. something that protects you from possible problems: защита 3. to reduce the bad effects of something: смягчать

Question 585

Appalling [əˈpɔː.lɪŋ] 1. appalling weather 2. The drive home was appalling. 3. appalling injuries 4. Prisoners were kept in the most appalling conditions.

Answer 585

shocking and very bad: ужасающий

Question 586

Comparable [ˈkɒm.pər.ə.bəl] 1. The girls are of comparable ages. 2. Our prices are comparable to/with those in other shops. 3. The two experiences aren't comparable.

Answer 586

similar in size, amount, or quality to something else: сравнимый, сопоставимый

Question 587

Disastrous [dɪˈzɑː.strəs] 1. Such a war would be disastrous for the country. 2. This decision will have a disastrous impact on foreign policy. 3. His first attempt was disastrous.

Answer 587

extremely bad or unsuccessful: ужасный, катастрофический, бедственный

Question 588

Pinch [Verb] 1. One of the kids had been pinching her and she was crying. 2. I had to pinch myself to prove I wasn't dreaming 3. She was still pinching herself after having been told she'd won the award. 4. Who's pinched my ruler?

Answer 588

1. щипать 2. to steal something: стащить, украсть

Question 589

Pinch [Noun] 1. While the tomatoes are cooking add a pinch of salt/sugar/dried thyme. 2. She gave Emma a painful pinch on the arm.

Answer 589

1. a small amount of a substance that you pick up between your thumb and your first finger: щепотка 2. the act of pinching something or someone: щипок

Question 590

Vibrant [ˈvaɪ.brənt] 1. He always uses vibrant colours in his paintings. 2. a vibrant personality 3. a vibrant city 4. The hope is that this area will develop into a vibrant commercial centre.

Answer 590

energetic, exciting, and full of enthusiasm: полный жизни, яркий

Question 591

Tranquil 1. She stared at the tranquil surface of the water. 2. The hotel is in a tranquil rural setting. 3. A spasm of pain crossed his normally tranquil features.

Answer 591

calm and peaceful and without noise, violence, worry, etc.: спокойный

Question 592

Creepy 1. a creepy film 2. a creepy smile 3. In our culture, a friendship between an 11-year-old girl and a 36-year-old man is considered creepy.

Answer 592

producing a sense of fear or making you feel uncomfortable: страшный, жуткий

Question 593

Suspense 1. She kept him in suspense for several days before she said that she would marry him. 2. There is a gradual build-up of suspense throughout the film, until it comes to an unexpected ending. 3. The suspense is killing me (= I am extremely eager to know what is going to happen).

Answer 593

the feeling of excitement or nervousness that you have when you are waiting for something to happen and are uncertain about what it is going to be: напряжение, тревога ожидания

Question 594

inhabited / uninhabited [adjective] [ˌʌnɪnˈhæbɪtɪd] 1. Is the island inhabited? 2. an uninhabited island

Answer 594

1.An inhabited place or building has people living in it: населенный 2. If a place is uninhabited, no one lives there: необитаемый, ненаселенный

Question 595

habit 1. I always buy the same brand of toothpaste out of (= because of) habit. 2. I'm not really in the habit of looking at (= I don't usually look at) other people's clothes, but even I noticed that awful suit! 3. I'm not really in the habit of looking at (= I don't usually look at) other people's clothes, but even I noticed that awful suit! 4. I was taught to drive by my boyfriend and I'm afraid I've picked up (= caught) some of his bad habits. 5.a cocaine habit

Answer 595

something that you do often and regularly, sometimes without knowing that you are doing it: привычка, зависимость

Question 596

Resourceful 1. She's a very resourceful manager.

Answer 596

skilled at solving problems and making decisions on your own: находчивый

Question 597

Desperation [ˌdes.pəˈreɪ.ʃən] - Noun 1. There was a note of desperation in his voice. 2. In desperation, they jumped out of the window to escape the fire. 3. his desperation to survive

Answer 597

1. the feeling that you have when you are in such a bad situation that you are willing to take risks in order to change it: отчаяние, безнадежность 2. the feeling of needing or wanting something very much:

Question 598

Jump out of your skin 1. The loud noise made me jump out of my skin.

Answer 598

to be extremely surprised by something:

Question 599

Conventional 1. Of all the genres that exist, horror is perhaps one of the most conventional 2. conventional behaviour/attitudes/clothes 3. conventional weapons/bombs

Answer 599

traditional and ordinary: традиционный

Question 600

Trope 1. Human-like robots are a classic trope of science fiction. 2. The politician's speech was full of racist tropes. 3. Many horror films rely on specific plot devices, also called tropes, to make their audience frightened.

Answer 600

something such as an idea, phrase, or image that is often used in a particular artist's work, in a particular type of art, in the media, etc. : троп, образ

Question 601

abuse [əˈbjuːz] - Verb 1. She is continually abusing her position by getting other people to do things for her. 2. I never expected that he would abuse the trust I placed in him. 3. The therapist works with children who have been sexually abus 4. He was physically abused by his alcoholic father. 5. The crowd started abusing him after he failed to save a goal.

Answer 601

1. to use something for the wrong purpose in a way that is harmful or morally wrong: злоупотреблять 2. to treat someone cruelly or violently: совершать насилие, жестоко обращаться 3. to speak to someone rudely or cruelly: оскорблять

Question 602

abuse [əˈbjuːz] - Noun 1. The investigation revealed abuses of power committed by the governor's office 2. She claimed to have been a victim of child abuse. 3. She endured physical abuse from her stepfather. 4. He had apparently experienced a lot of verbal abuse from his co-workers.

Answer 602

1. злоупотребление 2. насилие, жестокое обращение 3. ругань, брань

Question 603

basement 1. The kitchen department is in the basement.

Answer 603

a part of a building consisting of rooms that are partly or completely below the level of the ground: подвал

Question 604

psychopath 1. That's usually where something is hiding or where the evil psychopath has hidden their tools

Answer 604

психопат

Question 605

Phone coverage

Answer 605

покрытие телефона (связь)

Question 606

Hitchhiker [ˈhɪtʃ.haɪ.kər] 1. Jack often picks up hitchhikers.

Answer 606

someone who travels by getting free rides in someone else's vehicle:

Question 607

Assumption 1. People tend to make assumptions about you when you have a disability. 2. These calculations are based on the assumption that prices will continue to rise.

Answer 607

something that you accept as true without question or proof: предположение

Question 608

Virtual 1. They played the game in virtual silence. 2. In the game players simulate real life in a virtual world. 3. The service gives employees a personalized virtual desktop accessible from any web browser. 4. Before a virtual meeting, all participants should test the technology and make sure they are comfortable with the major features.

Answer 608

1. almost a particular thing or quality: фактический, действительный 2. used to describe something that can be done or seen using computers or the Internet instead of going to a place, meeting people in person, etc.: виртуальный

Question 609

go through a bad/difficult/rough/sticky patch 1. Andy's going through a rough patch at the moment - his wife wants a divorce.

Answer 609

to experience a lot of problems in a period of your life: черная полоса

Question 610

Commit 1. He was sent to prison for a crime that he didn't commit. 2. Like so many men, he has problems committing himself to a relationship. 3. The government must commit itself to improving healthcare. 4. He committed himself to helping others. 5. Once we have committed to this course of action there is no going back.

Answer 610

1. to do something illegal or something that is considered wrong: совершать (что-либо дурное) 2. to promise or give your loyalty, time, or money to a particular principle, person, or plan of action: promise (поручать, принимать на себя обязательство, посвещать)

Question 611

Capacity 1. The elevator was at capacity and could not take any more passengers. 2. All our factories are working at full capacity (= are producing goods as fast as possible). 3. The generators each have a capacity of 1,000 kilowatts. 4. A good leader must have the capacity to make decisions. 5. Developing a completely new system was beyond the capacity of any local researchers. 6. He attended over 100 events last year in his capacity as mayor.

Answer 611

1. the total amount that can be contained or produced: вместимость, производительность 2. someone's ability to do a particular thing: способность 3. a position or job: должность

Question 612

Push something back 1. The target date for construction has been pushed back.

Answer 612

to delay something so that it happens later than planned:

Question 613

Acronym 1. AIDS is an acronym for "Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome".

Answer 613

an abbreviation consisting of the first letters of each word in the name of something, pronounced as a word:

Question 614

Take your time 1. The builders are really taking their time. 2. He took his time before answering the question.

Answer 614

to do something without hurrying: не торопиться

Question 615

Map something out 1. The department has issued a new document mapping out its policies on education. 2. His future is all mapped out ahead of him

Answer 615

to plan something in detail: наметить что-то, наметить что-то

Question 616

Ancestor 1. There were portraits of his ancestors on the walls of the room. 2. My ancestors came from Ireland.

Answer 616

a person related to you who lived a long time ago: предок

Question 617

Primate

Answer 617

a member of the most developed and intelligent group of mammals, including humans, monkeys, and apes: примат

Question 618

Mammal 1. Humans, dogs, elephants, and dolphins are all mammals, but birds, fish, and crocodiles are not.

Answer 618

any animal of which the female feeds her young on milk from her own body. Most mammals give birth to live young, not eggs: млекопитающее

Question 619

Civilized - adjective 1. A fair justice system is a fundamental part of a civilized society. 2. The terrorist attack on the UN building has shocked the civilized world. 3. Let's discuss this like civilized people (= politely and calmly). 4. "This is all very civilized," he said, settling himself down in a chair by the fire.

Answer 619

1. A civilized society or country has a well developed system of government, culture, and way of life and that treats the people who live there fairly: цивилизованный 2. If a person or their behaviour is civilized, they are polite and behave in a calm and reasonable way: 3. used to describe a pleasant or comfortable place or thing:

Question 620

Mutate 1. These bacteria have mutated into forms that are resistant to certain drugs. 2. Jon has mutated from an awkward teenager into a sophisticated young man.

Answer 620

1. to develop new physical characteristics because of a permanent change in the genes. These changes can happen naturally or can be produced by the use of chemicals or radiation: 2. to change from one thing or type of thing into another:

Question 621

undergo-underwent-undergone 1. She underwent an operation on a tumour in her left lung last year. 2. Playing board games is undergoing a revival in popularity.

Answer 621

to experience something that is unpleasant or something that involves a change: подвергаться

Question 622

Demise [dɪˈmaɪz] - Noun 1. The demise of the company was sudden and unexpected. 2. Much has been written about the circumstances surrounding her demise. 3. We were all stunned by his sudden demise.

Answer 622

the end of something that was previously considered to be powerful, such as a business, industry, or system: кончина, крах, смерть

Question 623

Disrupt 1. Heavy snow disrupted travel into the city this morning. 2. The meeting was disrupted by a group of protesters who shouted and threw fruit at the speaker. 3. Dell Inc. disrupted the traditional way of selling computers by switching to the internet.

Answer 623

1. to prevent something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected: срывать (урок и т. д.), нарушать, разрушать 2. to change the traditional way that an industry operates, especially in a new and effective way:

Question 624

Disruption 1. The accident brought widespread disruption on the roads. 2. It would cause a tremendous disruption to our work schedule to install a different computer system. 3. the disruption of the telecoms industry

Answer 624

1. the action of preventing something, especially a system, process, or event, from continuing as usual or as expected: срыв, нарушение, разрушение 2. the action of completely changing the traditional way that an industry or market operates by using new methods or technology:

Question 625

Hand dryer

Answer 625

Сушилка для рук

Question 626

Assess [əˈses] 1. The insurers will need to assess the flood damage. 2. They assessed the cost of the flood damage at £2,500. 3. We need to assess whether the project is worth doing. 4. It's too early to assess the long-term consequences of the two countries' union. 5. The tests are designed to assess a child's reading skills.

Answer 626

to judge or decide the amount, value, quality, or importance of something: оценивать

Question 627

Mars [mɑːz] 1. Mars is sometimes called the Red Planet because of its distinctive colour. 2. So is there life on Mars?

Answer 627

the planet fourth in order of distance from the sun, after Earth and before Jupiter:

Question 628

Definitive [dɪˈfɪn.ɪ.tɪv] 1. There are no definitive answers to this problem. 2. The police have no definitive proof of her guilt. 3. a definitive answer 4. He's written the definitive guide to Thailand.

Answer 628

1. not able to be changed or improved: окончательный 2. considered to be the best of its type: основополагающий

Question 629

Organic [ɔːˈɡæn.ɪk] 1. organic food/fruit/farms/farmers 2. A quarter of the contents of an average family's dustbin is organic matter

Answer 629

1. not using artificial chemicals in the growing of plants and animals for food and other products: натуральный, выращенный без применения химических удобрений 2. органический *organic matter - органическая материя

Question 630

Nuclear [ˈnjuː.klɪər] 1. a nuclear power plant 2. How many nations have a nuclear capability?

Answer 630

ядерный

Question 631

Rover 1. Their uncle was a rover, never settling for long in any one place. 2. See the latest amazing photos from NASA's Mars rover Curiosity currently exploring the Red Planet. 3. the lunar rover that transported astronauts and their equipment

Answer 631

1. a person who spends their time travelling from place to place: скиталец 2. a small vehicle that can move over rough ground, often used on the surface of other planets, sometimes controlled from the earth: вездеход

Question 632

Finding 1. The findings of this research will be published next year. 2. The report's finding on the decrease in violent crime supports the police chief's claims.

Answer 632

a piece of information that is discovered during an official examination of a problem, situation, or object: полученные данные

Question 633

Compound 1. Many fertilizers contain nitrogen compounds. 2. Salt is a compound of sodium and chlorine. 3. Then there was his manner, a curious compound of humour and severity. 4. The embassy compound has been closed to the public because of a bomb threat.

Answer 633

1. a chemical that combines two or more elements: соединение 2. something consisting of two or more different parts: 3. an area surrounded by fences or walls that contains a group of buildings: огороженная территория

Question 634

Molecule [ˈmɒl.ɪ.kjuːl]

Answer 634

the simplest unit of a chemical substance, usually a group of two or more atoms

Question 635

Extract [ɪkˈstrækt] - Verb 1. They used to extract iron ore from this site. 2. The oil which is extracted from olives is used for cooking. 3. The tooth was eventually extracted.

Answer 635

to remove or take out something: извлекать, вытаскивать

Question 636

Extract [ˈek.strækt] 1. pure vanilla extract 2. The cream contained extracts from several plants. 3. The teacher read out an extract from 'Brave New World'.

Answer 636

1. экстракт 2. выдержка, отрывок

Question 637

Sulfur [ˈsʌl.fər]

Answer 637

сера

Question 638

Speculate [spek.jə.leɪt] 1. I don't know why she did it - I'm just speculating. 2. Journalists are speculating about whether interest rates will be cut. 3. The police refused to speculate about the cause of the accident. 4. He made his money speculating on the London gold and silver markets.

Answer 638

1. to guess possible answers to a question when you do not have enough information to be certain: строить предположения, заниматься домыслами 2. to buy and sell in the hope that the value of what you buy will increase and that it can then be sold at a higher price in order to make a profit:

Question 639

Methane [ˈmiː.θeɪn]

Answer 639

a gas with no smell or colour, often used as a fuel:

Question 640

Sufficient - adjective 1. She didn't have sufficient time to answer all the questions. 2. It was thought that he'd committed the crime but there wasn't sufficient evidence to convict him.

Answer 640

enough for a particular purpose: достаточный

Question 641

Revelation 1. a moment of revelation 2. His wife divorced him after the revelation that he was having an affair. 3. Shocking revelations about their private life appeared in the papers.

Answer 641

the act of making something known that was secret, or a fact that is made known: разоблачение, откровение, открытие

Question 642

Startling [ˈstɑː.təlɪŋ] 1. startling results 2. He made some startling admissions about his past.

Answer 642

surprising and sometimes worrying: ошеломляющий, потрясающий

Question 643

Replenish 1. Food stocks were replenished by/with imports from abroad. 2. Does your glass need replenishing? 3. to replenish supplies

Answer 643

to fill something up again: пополнять, снова наполнять

Question 644

Emit 1. The machine emits a high-pitched sound when you press the button. 2. The alarm emits infrared rays which are used to detect any intruder.

Answer 644

to send out a beam, noise, smell, or gas: испускать, издавать, извергать, излучать

Question 645

Underway 1. Economic recovery is already underway.

Answer 645

If something is underway, it is happening now: