Unit 8 Flashcards
A sec (идиома)
Definition: a very short amount of time.
Synonyms: a moment, a bit, a jiffy
Example: Hold on a sec, I’ll be right there.
Translation: секундочку
Air Traffic Controller (диспетчер воздушного движения)
Definition: A person responsible for directing aircraft traffic to ensure safe takeoff, landing, and flight paths.
Synonyms: flight controller
Example: The air traffic controller guided the plane through turbulence.
Translation: диспетчер воздушного движения
Allergy (аллергия)
Definition: A medical condition where the body reacts negatively to a substance.
Synonyms: sensitivity, intolerance
Example: She has a severe allergy to peanuts.
Translation: аллергия
Applaud (аплодировать)
Definition: To show approval or praise by clapping hands.
Synonyms: clap, cheer, praise
Example: The audience applauded loudly after the performance.
Translation: аплодировать
At play (идиома)
Definition: Happening or influencing a situation.
Synonyms: in action, in effect
Example: There were several factors at play in the decision.
Translation: в действии, на работе
Bar (запрещать)
Definition: To officially prevent or forbid someone from doing something.
Synonyms: prohibit, ban, restrict
Example: He was barred from entering the building.
Translation: запрещать
Berry (ягода)
Definition: A small, juicy fruit with seeds inside.
Synonyms: fruit
Example: Blueberries and raspberries are my favorite berries.
Translation: ягода
Bet (делать ставку)
Definition: used to say that you are almost certain that something is true or that something will happen
Synonyms: gamble, wager
Example: You can bet (that) the moment I sit down, the baby will wake up.
Translation: делать ставку
Boardroom (зал заседаний)
Definition: A room where company meetings are held.
Synonyms: conference room, meeting room
Example: The boardroom was full of executives.
Translation: зал заседаний
Bombshell (сенсация)
Definition: A shocking piece of news or event.
Synonyms: shock, revelation
Example: The news of his resignation was a bombshell.
Translation: сенсация
Bond (связь)
Definition: A close connection between people or things.
Synonyms: connection, tie, link
Example: They formed a strong bond over the years.
Translation: связь
Breadwinner (кормилец)
Definition: A person who earns money to support a family.
Synonyms: provider, earner
Example: She became the main breadwinner after her husband lost his job.
Translation: кормилец
Build up (наращивать, укреплять)
Definition: To increase or develop something gradually over time.
Synonyms: develop, increase, grow
Example: He built up a successful business from scratch.
Translation: наращивать, укреплять
Buoy (буй)
Definition: A floating object used to mark a location in water or give a warning.
Synonyms: marker, float
Example: The buoy marked the safe swimming area.
Translation: буй
By the Same Token (по той же причине)
Definition: For the same reason; in the same way.
Synonyms: likewise, similarly
Example: She didn’t like the food; by the same token, she didn’t enjoy the service.
Translation: по той же причине
Cabin (каюта, хижина)
Definition: A small shelter or room, often on a ship or in the woods.
Synonyms: hut, lodge
Example: We stayed in a small cabin near the lake.
Translation: каюта, хижина
Career Path (карьерный путь)
Definition: The progression of jobs that someone follows throughout their working life.
Synonyms: professional journey, career progression
Example: He chose a career path in law.
Translation: карьерный путь
Carve (вырезать)
Definition: To cut something into a shape, especially from wood or stone.
Synonyms: sculpt, engrave
Example: He carved a statue from wood.
Translation: вырезать
Chicken Pox (ветряная оспа)
Definition: A contagious disease that causes itchy red spots on the skin.
Synonyms: varicella
Example: All the children in the class got chicken pox.
Translation: ветряная оспа
Chilled (охлаждённый, расслабленный)
Definition: Relaxed or cooled to a low temperature.
Synonyms: relaxed, cool
Difference: “Chilled” can refer to both temperature and mood; “cool” mainly refers to temperature.
Example: We drank some chilled wine.
Translation: охлаждённый, расслабленный
Coarse (грубый)
Definition: Rough in texture or manner; lacking refinement.
Synonyms: rough, crude, harsh
Difference:
Coarse refers to rough texture or behavior.
Rough can describe texture, appearance, or manner.
Example: He used coarse language during the argument.
Translation: грубый
Coincide (совпадать)
Definition: To happen at the same time or match in position or idea.
Synonyms: concur, match, correspond
Example: Our schedules coincide this week.
Translation: совпадать
Come Across (натолкнуться, производить впечатление)
Definition:
To find something by chance.
To give an impression.
Synonyms: encounter, stumble upon; seem, appear
Example: I came across an old photo while cleaning.
Translation: натолкнуться, производить впечатление
Convulsive Laughter (судорожный смех) (collocation)
Definition: Uncontrollable, sudden bursts of laughter.
Synonyms: hysterical laughter, uncontrollable laughter
Example: His joke caused convulsive laughter in the room.
Translation: судорожный смех