[Unit 8B] Crimes - word formation Flashcards
(22 cards)
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Police are investigating the _ (thief) of computers from the company’s offices.
Police are investigating the theft of computers from the company’s offices.
/θeft/
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Audio equipment was stolen in a b_ (burgle) at the mall.
Audio equipment was stolen in a burglary at the mall.
/ˈbɜːɡləri/
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He already had a conviction for armed _ (rob).
He already had a conviction for armed robbery.
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He spent thousands on security cameras and alarms to deter _ (shoplift).
= чтобы отпугнуть магазинных воров.
He spent thousands on security cameras and alarms to deter shoplifters.
/ˈʃɒp.lɪf.tərz/
[pronunciation]
There have been several thefts in the area recently.
/θefts/
[word formation]
Everyone knows he’s _ (corruption).
= takes bribes
Everyone knows he’s corrupt.
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/kəˈrʌpt/
[stress]
The terrorists were planning to kidnap one of the president’s sons.
KIDnap
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He _ (cheater) investors out of billions of dollars.
He cheated investors out of billions of dollars.
My wallet was _ (steal).
My wallet was stolen.
/ˈstəʊlən/
He’s a car _ (theft).
He’s a car thief.
/θiːf/
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Shelley wasn’t a very good _ (lying) (= did not find it easy to tell lies).
Shelley wasn’t a very good liar.
Note the spelling!
/ˈlaɪə(r)/
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She was arrested on _ (bribe) charges.
= по подозрению во взяточничестве
She was arrested on bribery charges.
/ˈbraɪbəri/
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We were _ (burgler) while we were away
We were burgled while we were away
It is the fourth time the shop has been targeted by these two _ (theft).
It is the fourth time the shop has been targeted by these two thieves. /θiːvz/
Note the spelling!
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A convicted _ (murder) was on the run last night.
A convicted murderer was on the run last night.
/ˈmɜːdərə(r)/
There’s been a rise in the number of b_ (ограбление со взломом) committed in the area.
There’s been a rise in the number of burglaries committed in the area.
/ˈbɜːɡləriz/
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_ (burgle) broke into the gallery and stole dozens of priceless paintings.
Burglars broke into the gallery and stole dozens of priceless paintings.
/ˈbɜːɡlə(r)/
Or: A burglar… (note the article!)
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You could see from his face that he was _ (liar).
You could see from his face that he was lying. /ˈlaɪɪŋ/
Note the spelling!
Two businessmen have been _ by terrorists. (= похищены)
Two businessmen have been kidnapped by terrorists.
She was caught trying to _ (steal from a shop) a pair of jeans.
She was caught trying to shoplift a pair of jeans.
/ˈʃɒplɪft/
Thieves _ (steal) jewellery worth over £10 000 from the store yesterday.
Thieves stole jewellery worth over £10 000 from the store yesterday.
Everyone knows he _ _ (= даёт взятки) to win contracts.
Everyone knows he gives bribes to win contracts.
