[Vocabulary] Technology dependency Flashcards
I’m p_ m_ g_ _ my phone/tablet/computer.
(= I постоянно сижу в телефоне)
I’m pretty much glued to my phone/ tablet/. computer.
/ɡluːd/
I try to s_ _ b_, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
(= find a compromise between two conflicting things)
I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
/straɪk ə ˈbæləns/
[preposition]
It comes _ handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
(= ** to be useful**)
It comes in handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
I’d b_ l_ _ my smartphone.
(я бы пропала без…)
I’d be lost without my smartphone.
My phone is a t_ l_ when I’m trying to navigate a new city.
(=a thing that helps me in a difficult situation)
My phone is a total lifesaver when I’m trying to navigate a new city.
/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/
I can’t e_ remember _ last time I w_ _ d_ _ using my tablet.
(=даже не могу вспомнить, когда в последний раз проводила день без)
I can’t even remember the last time I went a day without using my tablet.
I mean, I use it often but not _.
(= all the time, 24 hours a day)
I mean, I use it often but not 24/7.
pronunciation: twenty four-seven
[pronunciation]
I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
/ˈbæləns/
It’s a l_-h_ r_ for me: I love being in touch with my family even when they are miles away but I can often get sucked into scrolling through Facebook or Instagram.
(= there’s a mixture of love and hate)
It’s a love-hate relationship for me: I love being in touch with my family even when they are miles away but I can often get sucked into scrolling through Facebook or Instagram.
I’ve got m_ f_ _ my smartphone. On the one hand, it’s a total lifesaver but on the other hand, it’s very often a distraction.
(= feel both pleased and not pleased about it at the same time)
I’ve got mixed feelings about my smartphone. On the one hand, it’s a total lifesaver but on the other hand, it’s very often a distraction.
It’s a question of s_ _ r_ b_ _ quality and productivity.
(= find a compromise between two conflicting things, найти правильный баланс между)
It’s a question of striking the right balance between quality and productivity.
It c_ _ h_, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
(= ** to be useful**)
It comes in handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
O_ s_ _ _ s_, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.
(возможно, это покажется старомодным)
Old school as it sounds, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.
I’m not really t_ _ my devices, to be honest.
(я не особенно привязана к)
I’m not really tied to my devices, to be honest.
I с_ e_ g_ _ d_ _ t_ without checking my social media.
(= **спокойно могу день или два обойтись без того, чтобы…*)
I could easily go a day or two without checking my social media.
One way to deal with phone addiction is to t_ and m_ _ _ time.
(keep track of how much time exactly you spend on your phone)
One way to deal with phone addiction is to track and measure your time.
Another way to deal with phone addiction is to create p_- and d_-f_ s_.
(= создать ситуации, в которых телефоны и другие устройства под запретом)
Another way to deal with phone addiction is to create phone- and device-free spaces.
You can also s_ _ important notifications and turn off notifications from social media.
(*настроить** уведомления)
You can also set up important notifications and turn off notifications** from social media.
/,set’ʌp/
[pronunciation]
I’m pretty much glued to my phone/ tablet/ computer
/ɡluːd/
You can also set up important notifications and t__ notifications from social media.
(выключить уведомления)
You can also set up important notifications and turn off notifications from social media.
/,tɜːn’ɒf/
-Oh no! My phone is out of charge!
-I’ve got a portable power bank. Here you are.
-Gerry, you are a l_, seriously.
(=a person that saves you in a difficult situation)
-Oh no! My phone is out of charge!
-I’ve got a portable power bank. Here you are.
-Gerry, you are a lifesaver, seriously.
/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/
Across the globe, people are g_ to their television sets.
(=**прикованы* к экранам телевизора)
Across the globe, people are glued to their television sets.
/ɡluːd/
(=**прикованы* к экранам телевизора)
I’ve pretty much finished packing now.
(=almost)
I’ve pretty much finished packing now.
(spoken)
/ˈprɪti mʌtʃ/
So this is j_ _ l_ thing, r_, but _ d_ kind of w_ _ u_ _ bit.
(= это, конечно, мелочь, но меня это правда немного выводит из себя)
So this is just a little thing, really, but it does kind of wind me up a bit.
/,waɪnd ‘ʌp/
