unit 8 poops Flashcards
Sex
Definition: The state of being male or female, typically used concerning biological differences.
Example: I have lots of friends of my own sex.
Synonyms: gender
Translation: пол
To tip
Definition: To give an extra amount of money to someone, such as a waiter, as a reward for good service.
Example: I’m good at working out how much to tip in a restaurant.
Synonyms: give a gratuity
Translation: давать чаевые
Multitasking
Definition: The ability to do more than one thing at the same time.
Example: I’m good at multitasking.
Synonyms: handling multiple tasks, juggling tasks
Translation: многозадачность
Biography
Definition: A written account of someone’s life.
Example: I prefer to read non-fiction such as biographies and travel books rather than fiction.
Synonyms: life story, memoir
Translation: биография
Non-fiction
Definition: Books and writings based on facts, not imagination.
Example: I prefer to read non-fiction such as biographies and travel books rather than fiction.
Synonyms: factual writing, documentary
Translation: документальная литература
Flight deck
Definition: The area where the pilot sits and controls an aircraft.
Example: Passengers are not allowed on the flight deck during the flight.
Synonyms: cockpit
Translation: кабина пилотов
Turbulent weather
Definition: Unstable weather with strong winds and rough air.
Example: The plane experienced some turbulent weather during the flight.
Synonyms: stormy, rough
Translation: турбулентная погода
Domestic issues
Definition: Problems or matters related to the home or family.
Example: She had to deal with some domestic issues before leaving for work.
Synonyms: family matters, household problems
Translation: домашние проблемы
Steep learning curve
Definition: A situation where someone has to learn a lot in a short period.
Example: Starting a new job always involves a steep learning curve.
Synonyms: rapid learning, intense learning
Translation: крутая кривая обучения
Career path
Definition: The series of jobs that someone takes in their professional life.
Example: She decided to pursue a career path in medicine.
Synonyms: professional journey, career progression
Translation: карьерный путь
Tank-like buggy
Definition: A small, tough vehicle designed to handle rough terrain, resembling a military tank.
Example: They drove across the desert in a tank-like buggy.
Synonyms: off-road vehicle, all-terrain vehicle (ATV)
Translation: багги, похожий на танк
Slightly taken aback
Definition: Surprised or shocked, but not extremely.
Example: I was slightly taken aback by his rude comment.
Synonyms: surprised, startled, stunned
Translation: немного ошеломлён
Swap the boardroom
Definition: To change from working in a business environment (a boardroom) to doing something else.
Example: He swapped the boardroom for a life on the farm.
Synonyms: trade, exchange
Translation: поменять кабинет на что-то другое
Exhibited prejudice
Definition: Shown unfair treatment or bias toward a person or group based on race, gender, etc.
Example: It was the passengers who exhibited prejudice.
Synonyms: showed bias, demonstrated discrimination
Translation: проявили предвзятость
Household chores
Definition: Routine tasks that need to be done at home.
Example: He helps with household chores like washing the dishes and vacuuming.
Synonyms: housework, domestic tasks
Translation: домашние обязанности
Hostile to the idea
Definition: Strongly opposed to a particular idea or proposal.
Example: He was hostile to the idea of moving abroad.
Synonyms: opposed, resistant, against
Translation: враждебно настроен к идее
Approach their roles
Definition: The way someone handles or performs their assigned tasks or responsibilities.
Example: Did they approach their roles confidently?
Synonyms: tackle, handle, undertake
Translation: подходить к своим ролям
- Changing attitudes
Definition: A shift in the way people think or behave about something.
Example: What evidence is there of changing attitudes?
Synonyms: evolving perspectives, shifting opinions
Translation: изменение взглядов
Enviable
Definition: Something that is desirable or admired.
Example: She has an enviable lifestyle.
Synonyms: desirable, admirable, appealing
Translation: завидный
Tackle
Definition: To deal with or handle a difficult task or problem.
Example: It’s a cultural problem which needs to be tackled at an early age.
Synonyms: handle, address, confront
Translation: решать, справляться
Tedious
Definition: Boring and repetitive, often taking a long time.
Example: Officials hurried him through what is normally a long and tedious procedure.
Synonyms: boring, dull, monotonous
Translation: утомительный, скучный
Deck (ship)
Definition: The floor of a ship.
Example: The sailors whose cabins were below deck all drowned.
Synonyms: floor (on a ship), platform
Translation: палуба
Vote
Definition: The act of expressing a choice or opinion, especially in a political election.
Example: There are still a lot of countries where women don’t have the vote.
Synonyms: ballot, election
Translation: голосование
To dock
Definition: To bring a ship into a port or place it in a specific position at a dock.
Example: We docked at the small port on the coast of East Africa.
Synonyms: berth, moor, anchor
Translation: пришвартоваться
