Extra class vocabulary

 

приблизить, увеличить изображение	zoom in	/zuːm ɪn/
отдалить, уменьшить изображение	zoom out	/zuːm aʊt/
договорились, договор	deal	/diːl/
повторить, освежить знания	brush up on	/ˌbrʌʃ ˈʌp ɒn/
записать	write down	/raɪt daʊn/
простите? / повторите что вы сказали? / не расслышал (вежливо)	come again	/kʌm əˈɡen/
знакомый известный, привычный, узнаваемый	familiar	/fəˈmɪliə/
незнакомый неизвестный, непривычный, незнакомый	unfamiliar	/ˌʌnfəˈmɪliə/

субтитры	subtitles	/ˈsʌbˌtaɪtəlz/
некоторые из них	some of them	/ˈsʌm əv ðəm/
думать / полагать / считать (без полной уверенности)	guess	/ɡes/
удовольствие	pleasure	/ˈpleʒər/
взаимно / так же	likewise	/ˈlaɪkwaɪz/

выходной (среди недели) взять выходной	day off   take a day off	/ˌdeɪ ˈɒf/
привыкать	get used to	/ɡet ˈjuːst tuː/
быть привыкшим (к)	be used to	/bi ˈjuːst tuː/
сообщение (смс)	a text	/ə tekst/
писать (сообщение)	to text	/tə tekst/

колебаться, сомневаться (перед действием)	hesitate	/ˈhezɪteɪt/	Короткая пауза перед действием: человек почти готов, но медлит
быть в нерешительности между вариантами	be on the fence	/biː ɒn ðə fens/	Долгое состояние выбора между двумя (или более) вариантами
ходить по магазинам (как процесс, удовольствие)	go shopping	/ɡəʊ ˈʃɒpɪŋ/	процесс, не обязательно с конкретной целью
делать покупки (конкретная задача)	do the shopping	/duː ðə ˈʃɒpɪŋ/	конкретная обязанность, список, результат

listen (to)	слушать	🎧 намеренно, с вниманием, концентрироваться	I listen to music in the evening.
hear	слышать	🔔 само по себе, без усилия	I hear music outside.

watch	смотреть, наблюдать	👀 долго и внимательно, когда что-то движется	I watch TV in the evening.
see	видеть	👁 само по себе, без усилия	I see a bird outside.
look (at)	смотреть	👉 намеренно, направлять взгляд	Look at this photo!

power outage	/ˈpaʊə ˌaʊtɪdʒ/	A situation when the supply of electricity is cut off, often temporarily, due to technical problems, weather conditions, or maintenance	There was a power outage during the storm.	отключение электроэнергии (по плану, по графику)
blackout	/ˈblækaʊt/	A complete loss of electricity over a large area, often sudden and usually more serious than a normal power outage	The whole city went dark after a massive blackout.	аварийное отключение электричества, блэкаут
on (my, her, his…) own	/ɒn maɪ əʊn/	Alone or without help from other people; independently	I learned to fix the problem on my own.	самостоятельно, один, без помощи

demanding	/dɪˈmɑːndɪŋ/	expecting a lot of effort, skill, or attention from people	She is a demanding teacher, but her students achieve excellent results.	требовательная
with high standards	/wɪð haɪ ˈstændədz/	expecting work or behaviour to be of very good quality	She teaches with high standards and does not accept careless work.	с высокими требованиями, с высокими стандартами
results-oriented	/rɪˈzʌlts ˌɔːrɪˈentɪd/	focused on achieving clear and measurable results	She is results-oriented and always focuses on progress, not excuses.	ориентированная на результат
strict	/strɪkt/	enforcing rules and discipline firmly and seriously	She is strict, but her rules are always clear and fair.	строгая
firm	/fɜːm/	confident and clear in control, without being harsh or aggressive	She is firm with students, but always respectful and supportive.	твёрдая, строгая, но справедливая

switch on	/swɪtʃ ɒn/	To start a device by pressing a button or moving a switch.	Please switch on the light — it’s getting dark.	включить
switch off	/swɪtʃ ɒf/	To stop a device from working by pressing a button or moving a switch.	Don’t forget to switch off the TV before you leave.	выключить
turn on	/tɜːn ɒn/	To make a device or machine start working.	Can you turn on the computer for me?	включить
turn off	/tɜːn ɒf/	To make a device or machine stop working.	He turned off his phone during the meeting.	выключить

·        switch on / off — чаще, когда есть физический переключатель

·        turn on / off — самые универсальные, подходят почти всегда

·        В повседневной речи они часто взаимозаменяемы

English word / phrase	Transcription	Definition	Example sentence	Перевод на
explain	/ɪkˈspleɪn/	to make something clear by giving details or reasons	The teacher explained the rule step by step.	объяснять
miss	/mɪs/	to not do something by accident or because you were not able to	I missed the class because I was sick.	пропускать (нечаянно, вынужденно)
skip	/skɪp/	to decide not to do something on purpose	He skipped the lesson to meet his friends.	пропускать (намеренно)
reply	/rɪˈplaɪ/	to answer someone, especially in writing or messages	She replied to my email the same day.	отвечать (реагировать на письмо, на вопрос)
describe	/dɪˈskraɪb/	to say or write in words what something is like, focusing on facts and details	She described his appearance to the police.	описывать словами: перечислять признаки, факты
depict	/dɪˈpɪkt/	to show or represent visually, creating a clear image in the mind	The novel depicts the hero’s appearance in detail.	изображать, передавать образ: создавать картинку, визуальный образ
your turn	/jɔː tɜːn/	used to say that someone should do something next	It’s your turn to answer the question.	твоя очередь
by the way	/baɪ ðə weɪ/	used to add something to a conversation, often a new topic	By the way, I saw your sister yesterday.	кстати
I am looking forward to	/aɪ əm ˈlʊkɪŋ ˈfɔːwəd tuː/	used to say you are excited or happy about something in the future	I am looking forward to meeting you.	я с нетерпением жду
Deputy Minister of Education and Science	/ˈdepjuti ˈmɪnɪstə əv ˌedʒuˈkeɪʃən ənd ˈsaɪəns/	a government official who helps the minister and acts instead of them	She works as a deputy minister of education and science.	заместитель Министра Образования и Науки

Chair of the Supervisory Board	/tʃeə(r) əv ðə suːpəˈvaɪzəri bɔːd/	the person who leads and oversees the work of a supervisory board	The Chair of the Supervisory Board approved the annual financial report.	Голова наглядової ради/ Председатель наблюдательного совета
Achievement	/əˈtʃiːvmənt/	something important or difficult that you have successfully done	Winning the research grant was a major achievement for the university.	Досягнення/ Достижение
Chair of the Academic Council	/tʃeə(r) əv ðiː ˌækəˈdemɪk ˈkaʊnsəl/	the person who leads the academic governing body of an institution	The Chair of the Academic Council announced new educational reforms.	Голова вченої ради/ Председатель учёного совета
Certificate of Appreciation	/səˈtɪfɪkət əv əˌpriːʃiˈeɪʃən/	a document given to thank someone formally for their contribution	She received a Certificate of Appreciation for her volunteer work.	Грамота подяки/ Благодарственная грамота
Certificate of Merit	/səˈtɪfɪkət əv ˈmerɪt/	a document given to recognise excellence or outstanding performance	He was awarded a Certificate of Merit for academic excellence.	Почесна грамота/ Почётная грамота

 

in a row	/ɪn ə rəʊ/	happening one after another without a break	She won three competitions in a row.	подряд
back to back	/ˌbæk tə ˈbæk/	happening one after another, especially without rest	We had two meetings back to back this morning.	один за другим, без перерыва, впритык
be surprised	/bi səˈpraɪzd/	to feel unexpected shock or amazement	I was really surprised to see him there.	быть удивлённым
wait a sec	/weɪt ə sek/	informal way to ask someone to wait briefly	Wait a sec, I need to finish this message.	подожди секунду
just a moment	/dʒʌst ə ˈməʊmənt/	polite way to ask someone to wait briefly	Just a moment, please. I’ll check it.	одну минуту
wait	/weɪt/	to stay in one place until something happens	Please wait here for the doctor.	ждать (нейтральное слово)
hold on	/həʊld ɒn/	to wait briefly; often used on the phone	Hold on, I’ll transfer your call.	подождите (чаще по телефону, но в разговоре тоже часто)
hang on	/hæŋ ɒn/	informal way to say wait; also used to show surprise or confusion	Hang on, that doesn’t make sense.	подожди; постой-ка (также может выражать удивление или сомнение)
incredible	/ɪnˈkredəbl/	very amazing or difficult to believe	That was an incredible performance.	невероятный
need TO	/niːd tuː/	used to show necessity or obligation	I need to call my mother today.	нужно
time (раз)	/taɪm/	used to count occasions; number of occurrences	I’ve been there three times.	раз (два раза, три раза)
wait FOR	/weɪt fɔː/	to stay until someone or something arrives	I’m waiting for my friend.	ждать кого-то / чего-то

consist of	/kənˈsɪst əv/	to be made up of; to include as parts	The course consists of five modules and a final exam.	состоять из
appreciate	/əˈpriːʃieɪt/	to be grateful for something; to recognize the value of something	I really appreciate your support during the project.	ценить; быть благодарным
look through	/lʊk θruː/	to examine something quickly or carefully	I looked through the report before the meeting.	просматривать
look for	/lʊk fɔːr/	to try to find something	She is looking for her keys.	искать

prominent ears	/ˈprɒmɪnənt/	Noticeably sticking out ears	The boy has slightly prominent ears.	оттопыренные уши
prominent	/ˈprɒmɪnənt/	Famous, important, well-known	She is a prominent writer in Europe.	выдающийся, знаменитый
forbid	/fəˈbɪd/	To refuse to allow something	They forbid their son to stay out late.	запрещать
eyeshadow	/ˈaɪˌʃædəʊ/	A cosmetic put on the eyelids	She put on silver eyeshadow.	тени для век
take after somebody	—	To be similar to a relative	She takes after her father.	быть похожим на (родственника)
look like somebody	—	To have a similar appearance	You look like your sister.	быть похожим внешне
take a lot of time	—	To require much time	Learning English takes a lot of time.	занимать много времени
be afraid of	/əˈfreɪd/	To feel fear about something	She is afraid of spiders.	бояться
nail technician	/neɪl tekˈnɪʃən/	A professional who does nail care	She works as a nail technician.	мастер по маникюру
exhausting	/ɪɡˈzɔːstɪŋ/	Making you extremely tired	It was an exhausting day.	изнурительный
waste of time	—	Something not worth the time	That meeting was a waste of time.	пустая трата времени
be over	—	To be finished	The lesson is over.	закончиться
wonder	/ˈwʌndə/	To ask yourself questions; to feel curious	I wonder why she didn’t call.	интересоваться, задаваться вопросом
pretend	/prɪˈtend/	To act as if something is true	He pretended to be busy.	притворяться
be good to go	—	To be ready	I’m packed and good to go.	быть готовым
be all set	—	To be completely ready	We are all set for the trip.	всё готово
effort	/ˈefət/	Physical or mental energy used to do something	It takes a lot of effort to succeed.	усилие
condolences	/kənˈdəʊlənsɪz/	Words expressing sympathy	Please accept my condolences.	соболезнования

fur	/fɜːr/	the thick hair that covers the bodies of some animals	The dog’s fur still smells like shampoo after the bath.	шерсть, мех
grocery store	/ˈɡrəʊsəri stɔːr/	a shop where food and other everyday products are sold	I stopped by the grocery store to buy milk and bread.	продуктовый магазин
useful	/ˈjuːsfəl/	helping you to do or achieve something	This dictionary is very useful for learning new English words.	полезный

at all	/ət ˈɔːl/	used for emphasis in negative sentences or questions to mean in any way or to any degree	I don't understand this rule at all.	совсем, вовсе
poor thing	/ˌpʊə ˈθɪŋ/	used to show sympathy for someone who is suffering or in a difficult situation	Poor thing, she looks very tired after work.	бедняжка
promise	/ˈprɒmɪs/	to tell someone that you will certainly do something	I promise I will call you tomorrow.	обещать
hamster	/ˈhæmstə(r)/	a small animal with short legs and large cheeks often kept as a pet	My daughter has a hamster in a small cage.	хомяк
staff	/stɑːf/	the group of people who work for an organization	The hospital staff worked all night.	персонал, сотрудники
stuff	/stʌf/	a general word used to refer to things when the exact name is not important	I need to pack my stuff before the trip.	вещи, stuff, всякое
military medical examination	/ˈmɪlətri ˈmedɪkəl ɪɡˌzæmɪˈneɪʃən/	a medical check to determine whether someone is fit for military service	All recruits must pass a military medical examination.	военно-медицинская комиссия
exemption	/ɪɡˈzempʃən/	official permission not to do something that others must do	Students may receive an exemption from military service.	освобождение
deferment	/dɪˈfɜːmənt/	a delay or postponement of an obligation or duty	He received a deferment from military service while studying.	отсрочка
reserved from mobilization	/rɪˈzɜːvd frəm ˌməʊbɪlaɪˈzeɪʃən/	officially protected from being called up for military service	Some specialists are reserved from mobilization because of their work.	забронирован от мобилизации

machine-gun pace	/məˈʃiːn ɡʌn peɪs/	extremely fast speed of speaking or doing something	He answered the questions at a machine-gun pace.	очень быстрый темп (как из пулемёта)
in general	/ɪn ˈdʒenrəl/	considering the whole situation; usually	In general, students enjoy interactive lessons.	в целом; вообще
mostly	/ˈməʊstli/	mainly; for the most part	The audience was mostly students.	в основном; в большинстве случаев
crib	/krɪb/	a small bed for a baby (especially American English)	The baby was sleeping in the crib.	детская кроватка
advantage	/ədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/	something that helps you or gives you a better chance	One advantage of online learning is flexibility.	преимущество
disadvantage	/ˌdɪsədˈvɑːntɪdʒ/	something that causes problems or makes a situation worse	A major disadvantage is the lack of direct communication.	недостаток
brick	/brɪk/	a rectangular block used for building walls and houses	The house was built of red brick.	кирпич
budget-friendly	/ˈbʌdʒɪt ˌfrendli/	not expensive; affordable	This hotel is very budget-friendly.	недорогой; доступный по цене
do a quiz	/duː ə kwɪz/	to answer questions to test knowledge	Let’s do a quiz on the new vocabulary.	провести опрос
subscribe	/səbˈskraɪb/	to sign up to receive content regularly (e.g., on YouTube)	Don’t forget to subscribe to the channel.	подписаться
have a quick quiz	/hæv ə kwɪk kwɪz/	to do a short test to check knowledge	Let’s have a quick quiz before we continue.	провести быстрый опрос

sign	/saɪn/	to write your name on a document in order to show that you agree with it or approve it	Please sign the contract before sending it back.	подписывать, ставить подпись
signature	/ˈsɪɡ.nə.tʃər/	your name written by yourself, especially to show that something has been written or agreed by you	Please put your signature at the bottom of the document.	подпись
come back home	/kʌm bæk həʊm/	to return to your home after being somewhere else	She came back home late after a long day at work.	вернуться домой
fluency	/ˈfluː.ən.si/	the ability to speak or write a language easily, well, and quickly	Regular practice helps develop fluency in English.	беглость (речи)
mention	/ˈmen.ʃən/	to speak or write about something quickly, giving little detail	He mentioned the problem during the meeting.	упоминать

 

fast	/fɑːst/	moving or happening at great speed	The train is very fast and reaches the city in two hours.	быстрый по скорости движения, когда что-то движется или происходит с высокой скоростью
quick	/kwɪk/	happening or done in a short time	We had a quick meeting before the lesson started.	быстрый по времени, когда что-то делается за короткое время
quick (about a person)	/kwɪk/	able to think or understand very fast	She is very quick at solving problems.	сообразительный, быстро реагирующий

 

convenient	/kənˈviː.ni.ənt/	suitable for your needs because it saves time or effort	The bus stop is very convenient for my office.	удобный по расположению или времени, практичный
comfortable	/ˈkʌm.fə.tə.bəl/	giving a pleasant feeling of physical relaxation	This chair is very comfortable to sit in.	удобный физически, когда приятно сидеть, лежать и т.д.
suitable	/ˈsuː.tə.bəl/	right or appropriate for a particular purpose or situation	This book is suitable for beginner students.	подходящий, соответствующий цели или ситуации
fit	/fɪt/	to be the right size or shape for someone or something	These shoes fit me perfectly.	подходить по размеру, быть впору
fit (for something)	/fɪt/	to be suitable for a particular use	This room is fit for meetings.	подходить / быть пригодным для чего-то

   

work for someone

/wɜːk fə ˈsʌmwʌn/

to be suitable or convenient for someone

Monday morning works for me if you want to meet.

подходить кому-то, быть удобным для кого-то

                                             instead of BEAUTIFUL

stunning	/ˈstʌnɪŋ/	extremely beautiful or attractive	She looked absolutely stunning in that dress.	сногшибательный, ошеломляющий
amazing	/əˈmeɪzɪŋ/	very surprising or impressive	The view from the mountain was amazing.	удивительный, поразительный
fabulous	/ˈfæbjələs/	extremely good; excellent	We had a fabulous time at the party.	великолепный, замечательный
exciting	/ɪkˈsaɪtɪŋ/	making you feel very happy and enthusiastic	It was an exciting experience to travel alone.	захватывающий, волнующий
wonderful	/ˈwʌndəfəl/	extremely good	She gave a wonderful performance.	замечательный, чудесный
breathtaking	/ˈbreθˌteɪkɪŋ/	extremely exciting, beautiful, or surprising	The sunset over the sea was breathtaking.	захватывающий дух
incredible	/ɪnˈkredəbl/	impossible or very difficult to believe; very good	He made an incredible discovery.	невероятный
impressive	/ɪmˈpresɪv/	causing admiration because of quality or skill	Her presentation was really impressive.	впечатляющий
fantastic	/fænˈtæstɪk/	extremely good or enjoyable	That’s a fantastic idea!	фантастический, отличный

celebrity	/səˈlebrəti/	a famous person, especially in entertainment or sport	She became a celebrity after the TV show.	знаменитость
blossom	/ˈblɒsəm/	(of a plant or tree) to produce flowers; to develop and become more successful or confident	The trees blossom beautifully in spring.	цвести (о цветах, растениях); расцветать (переносно)
guided tour	/ˈɡaɪdɪd tʊə(r)/	a visit around a place led by a guide	We went on a guided tour of the museum.	экскурсия с гидом
ski resort	/ˈskiː rɪˌzɔːt/	a place where people go to ski, with hotels and facilities	This ski resort is popular in winter.	горнолыжный курорт
pay attention	/peɪ əˈtenʃən/	to listen to, watch, or think about something carefully	Please pay attention to the instructions.	обращать внимание (сам фокусируешься)
draw attention (to)	/drɔː əˈtenʃən/	to make people notice something	The report draws attention to climate issues.	привлекать внимание (ты заставляешь других заметить)
instead of	/ɪnˈsted/	as a replacement for something else	We stayed home instead of going out.	вместо этого
sold out	/ˌsəʊld ˈaʊt/	all tickets or items have been sold	The concert tickets were completely sold out.	распродано
rehearse	/rɪˈhɜːs/	to practise a performance before doing it in public	The actors rehearse every day.	репетировать
rehearsal	/rɪˈhɜːsəl/	a practice of a performance	We have a rehearsal before the show.	репетиция

sickness	/ˈsɪknəs/	a condition in which you feel ill or are vomiting; also a general state of being ill	He felt a sudden wave of sickness during the trip.	тошнота; плохое самочувствие → часто про физическое ощущение (особенно тошноту) или временное состояние
illness	/ˈɪlnəs/	a disease or period of being ill	She was absent due to a serious illness.	болезнь, недомогание → общее слово для любого состояния болезни (повседневное использование)
disease	/dɪˈziːz/	an illness of people, animals, or plants caused by infection or a failure of health	Cancer is a serious disease.	заболевание → более медицинский, формальный термин; конкретная патология или диагноз

• ickness → как ты себя чувствуешь (часто тошнит)
• illness → общее «я болен»
• disease → конкретное медицинское заболевание 

 

diversion	/daɪˈvɜːʃən/	something that takes your attention away from what you are doing	The game was a nice diversion from work.	приятное отвлечение (что-то позитивное)
distraction	/dɪˈstrækʃən/	something that prevents you from giving full attention to something	Noise is a big distraction.	отвлекающий фактор (мешает, сбивает концентрацию)
find common ground	/faɪnd ˈkɒmən ɡraʊnd/	to find shared opinions or interests	We need to find common ground.	найти общий язык, точки соприкосновения
good vibes	/ɡʊd vaɪbz/	a positive, pleasant feeling or atmosphere	I got really good vibes from her.	хорошая атмосфера / позитив
boundaries	/ˈbaʊndəriz/	limits of acceptable behaviour or personal space	You need to respect my boundaries.	личные границы
borders	/ˈbɔːdəz/	official lines separating countries	The borders were closed.	границы (между странами)
reschedule	/ˌriːˈʃedjuːl/	to arrange a new time for something	Can we reschedule the meeting?	перенести (встречу)
gossip	/ˈɡɒsɪp/	informal talk about other people’s private lives	I hate gossip.	сплетни
get off my back	/ɡet ɒf maɪ bæk/	(informal) stop bothering or criticizing me	Just get off my back!	отстань / перестань давить
get off	/ɡet ɒf/	to leave a place or stop doing something	I got off the bus.	выйти / прекратить
get out (of a car)	/ɡet aʊt əv/	to leave a place or exit a small vehicle such as a car or taxi	I got out of the car and went inside.	выйти (из машины / помещения)
ride	/raɪd/	to travel on or control a vehicle or animal	I ride my bike to work.	ездить (верхом / на транспорте)

GET OUT OF A CAR

• I don’t get out of my car much.
  → Я почти не выхожу из машины

 Самые живые варианты:

• I hardly ever get out of my car.
  → Я почти не выхожу из машины
• I’m always driving.
  → Я всё время за рулём

along with somebody	/əˈlɒŋ wɪð ˈsʌmbədi/	together with someone; in addition to someone	She came to the party along with her sister.	вместе с кем-то
very you	/ˈveri juː/	used to say that something matches a person’s personality or style perfectly	That dress is so you — it’s very you.	это так в твоём стиле
the very book / person / movie	/ðə ˈveri/	used for emphasis to mean “exactly that one”	This is the very book I was looking for!	именно тот самый
horrible	/ˈhɒrɪbəl/	very unpleasant or bad	The weather was horrible yesterday.	ужасный
hole in the road	/həʊl ɪn ðə rəʊd/	a damaged part of a road surface (pothole)	The car hit a hole in the road.	яма на дороге
slippery	/ˈslɪpəri/	difficult to stand or move on because it is wet or smooth	Be careful, the road is slippery.	скользкий
report	/rɪˈpɔːt/	a written or spoken description of a situation or event	I need to finish this report by завтра.	доклад / отчёт
what is wrong?	/wɒt ɪz rɒŋ/	used to ask what problem someone has	You look worried — what is wrong?	что не так
be upset	/bi ʌpˈset/	to feel sad, worried, or emotionally disturbed	She was upset after the argument.	расстроен (мне плохо внутри)
be disappointed	/bi ˌdɪsəˈpɔɪntɪd/	to feel unhappy because something was not as good as expected	I was disappointed with the results.	разочарован (я ожидал лучше)
be frustrated	/bi frʌˈstreɪtɪd/	to feel annoyed because you cannot achieve something	He felt frustrated when nothing worked.	раздражён (меня бесит, что не получается)
devote	/dɪˈvəʊt/	to give time or effort completely to something	She devotes her life to teaching.	посвящать
cover	/ˈkʌvə/	the front part of a book that protects it	The cover of this book is beautiful.	обложка (книги)
behind schedule	/bɪˈhaɪnd ˈskedʒuːl/	not happening as planned; delayed	We are behind schedule with the project.	не укладываться в график (отставать)
outside the schedule / not on the schedule	/ˌaʊtˈsaɪd ðə ˈskedʒuːl/ /nɒt ɒn ðə ˈskedʒuːl/	not planned or not included in the timetable	This lesson is not on the schedule — it’s extra.	вне графика (не запланировано)

be afraid	/bi əˈfreɪd/	to feel fear or anxiety; often sounds a bit softer, more neutral, and is also very often used before of or that	She was afraid that something had happened to you.	бояться, испытывать страх, опасаться
be scared	/bi skeəd/	to feel frightened; usually sounds more emotional, stronger, and more conversational than be afraid	I was scared when he didn’t answer the phone for hours.	испугаться, быть напуганным
just	/dʒʌst/	= only	I need just one minute.	только, лишь
just	/dʒʌst/	exactly, precisely	That’s just what I wanted to say.	именно, как раз
just	/dʒʌst/	a short time ago	He has just left the house.	только что
just	/dʒʌst/	used to soften a statement or request	I just wanted to ask you a question.	просто, лишь, всего лишь
carefully	/ˈkeəfəli/	with attention, caution, or care, so that no mistakes happen and nothing gets damaged	Please read the instructions carefully.	осторожно, внимательно, аккуратно
thoroughly	/ˈθʌrəli/	completely, fully, in a detailed and complete way	We cleaned the kitchen thoroughly before the guests arrived.	тщательно, основательно, полностью
say hello to somebody	/seɪ həˈləʊ tə ˈsʌmbədi/	to greet someone; to tell someone hello from another person	Say hello to Dasha for me.	передать привет кому-то, поздороваться с кем-то
hope	/ həʊp/	to want something to happen and think it may happen	I hope everything will be fine.	надеяться, надежда

 

refugee	/ˌrefjuˈdʒiː/	a person forced to leave their country because of war, danger, or persecution and cross an international border	Many refugees arrived in neighbouring countries after the invasion.	беженец (пересёк международную границу)
migrant	/ˈmaɪɡrənt/	a person who moves to another place or country, often for work, study, or better living conditions; usually not the same as fleeing immediate danger	Economic migrants often move abroad in search of better jobs.	мигрант, переселенец (чаще добровольно)
internally displaced person (IDP)	/ɪnˌtɜːnəli dɪsˈpleɪst ˈpɜːsən/	a person forced to leave home because of war, violence, or disaster but who remains inside their own country	Thousands of IDPs moved to safer regions of Ukraine.	внутренне перемещённое лицо (ВПО)

same old	/ˌseɪm ˈəʊld/	used to say that nothing has changed and everything is as usual, often in a boring way	“How’s work?” — “The same old, really.”	всё по-старому; всё как обычно
I agree.	/aɪ əˈɡriː/	short and natural	I agree.	Согласна.
I totally agree.	/aɪ ˈtəʊtəli əˈɡriː/	strong agreement	I totally agree.	Полностью согласна.
I couldn’t agree more.	/aɪ ˈkʊdnt əˈɡriː mɔː/	very strong agreement	I couldn’t agree more.	Полностью согласна / Лучше не скажешь.
That’s true.	/ðæts truː/	agreeing that something is correct	That’s true.	Это правда / Согласна.
Exactly.	/ɪɡˈzæktli/	quick strong agreement	Exactly!	Именно! / Точно!
You’re right.	/jʊə raɪt/	agreeing with a person directly	You’re right.	Ты прав / Вы правы.
Definitely yes.	/ˈdefɪnətli jes/	enthusiastic strong agreement	“Do we need a break?” — “Definitely yes.”	Однозначно да.

greetings	/ˈɡriː.tɪŋz/	words or actions used when meeting someone or saying hello	Warm greetings from Kharkiv to all my students today.	приветствия, пожелания
finish learning	/ˈfɪn.ɪʃ ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/	to complete the process of learning something	I started learning the words in the morning and finished learning them in the evening.	доучить, закончить обучение
continue learning	/kənˈtɪn.juː ˈlɜː.nɪŋ/	to keep learning after a pause or interruption	He moved abroad and decided to continue learning German online.	продолжить учить, продолжать обучение
peek / sneak a look / peep	/piːk/ · /sniːk ə lʊk/ · /piːp/	to look quickly, secretly, or through a small opening, often without permission	The student tried to peek at his classmate’s answers and then snuck a look at the teacher’s notes through the half-open door.	подсмотреть, подглядеть, заглянуть украдкой
collect	/kəˈlekt/	to get and bring together things from different places	She spent the afternoon collecting the papers,	собирать, коллекционировать
pharmacy	/ˈfɑː.mə.si/	a shop or part of a shop where medicines are prepared or sold	I need to stop at the pharmacy for some vitamins.	аптека
drugstore	/ˈdrʌɡ.stɔːr/	(especially US) a shop that sells medicine and often other everyday items	In the US, you can buy shampoo and snacks at a drugstore.	аптека / магазин с лекарствами и товарами
hire	/haɪər/	to employ someone or pay to use something for a short time	The school plans to hire a new English teacher.	aрендовать, нанимать на работу, принимать на работу
sidewalk	/ˈsaɪd.wɔːk/	(US) a path at the side of a road for people to walk on	Be careful when you run on the icy sidewalk.	тротуар
pants	/pænts/	trousers (US); underwear (UK)	In American English, pants means trousers.	брюки (AmE), трусы (BrE)
trousers	/ˈtraʊ.zəz/	a piece of clothing that covers the body from the waist to the ankles, with a separate part for each leg	He wore smart trousers to the interview.	брюки
career path	/kəˈrɪə pɑːθ/	the series of jobs and positions someone has in their working life	Teaching became her long-term career path.	карьерный путь

 In American English 🇺🇸

pants = брюки

• black pants
• running pants

People say pants much more often than trousers.

 In British English 🇬🇧

trousers = брюки
pants = трусы / нижнее бельё (informal)

So in the UK:

• Nice trousers! ✅
• Nice pants! 😄 (can sound funny)

Which word is safer to use?

If you speak international English:
✅ trousers = always clear
✅ pants = good if using American English

 

 

refurbishment	/ˌriːˈfɜː.bɪʃ.mənt/	improving something so it looks newer and works better	when a place/building/object is updated, repaired, and modernized	The office is closed for refurbishment.	обновление, ремонт с модернизацией
renovation	/ˌren.əˈveɪ.ʃən/	major repair or restoration of a building	when something old or damaged is restored, often with bigger work	The house needs full renovation.	капитальный ремонт, реконструкция
redecoration	/ˌriːˌdek.əˈreɪ.ʃən/	changing the appearance of a room	when you repaint, change wallpaper, furniture, style, colours	We’re doing some redecoration in the bedroom.	косметический ремонт, смена декора
repair	/rɪˈpeər/	fixing something broken or damaged	when one item/system needs to be repaired	The fridge needs a repair.	ремонт, починка
fixing	/ˈfɪk.sɪŋ/	the act of fixing or adjusting something	informal everyday use for solving a problem or repairing something	He is fixing the sink now.	починка, исправление

request	/rɪˈkwest/	a polite or official ask for something	The manager approved my request for a day off.	запрос, просьба
solve a problem	/sɒlv ə ˈprɒb.ləm/	to find a solution to a difficulty	We need to solve a problem before the meeting starts.	решить проблему
nepotism	/ˈnep.ə.tɪ.zəm/	giving unfair advantages to relatives or friends	Nepotism can reduce trust in public institutions.	непотизм, кумовство
Beauty and the Beast	/ˈbjuː.ti ənd ðə biːst/	a famous fairy tale or film	Beauty and the Beast remains popular with audiences of all ages.	Красавица и Чудовище
work-related issues	/ˈwɜːk rɪˌleɪ.tɪd ˈɪʃ.uːz/	problems connected with work or employment	Many employees experience stress because of work-related issues.	рабочие вопросы, проблемы, связанные с работой
agenda	/əˈdʒen.də/	a list of topics to discuss or tasks to do	The first point on the agenda is staff training.	повестка дня
associate professor	/əˌsəʊ.si.ət prəˈfes.ə/	a university rank below full professor	She was promoted to associate professor last year.	доцент, ассоциированный профессор
certified (slang)	/ˈsɜː.tɪ.faɪd/	definitely, absolutely, unquestionably; used for emphasis before a noun	He is a certified genius when it comes to technology. В соцсетях, TikTok, мемах: certified idiot = точно идиот / полный идиот certified legend = настоящая легенда certified crazy = абсолютно сумасшедший / реально безумный	точно, абсолютно, 100%, самый настоящий
thank somebody	/θæŋk ˈsʌm.bə.di/	to express gratitude to a person	I want to thank everybody for their support.	поблагодарить кого-то
unfortunately	/ʌnˈfɔː.tʃən.ət.li/	used before bad news or an unwanted result	Unfortunately, the lecture was cancelled.	к сожалению
anyway	/ˈen.i.weɪ/	despite that; in any case; changing topic	It was late, but we decided to continue anyway.	всё равно, в любом случае
shop assistant	/ˈʃɒp əˌsɪs.tənt/	a person who helps customers in a shop	The shop assistant showed me several jackets.	продавец-консультант
salesperson	/ˈseɪlzˌpɜː.sən/	a person whose job is selling products	A good salesperson understands customer needs.	продавец, торговый представитель
sales associate	/ˈseɪlz əˌsəʊ.si.eɪt/	a common modern job title for a retail salesperson	She works as a sales associate in a clothing store.	продавец-консультант, продавец торгового зала

acting rector (BrE)	/ˈæk.tɪŋ ˈrek.tər/	a person who temporarily performs the duties of a rector	The acting rector announced new academic policies.	исполняющий обязанности ректора
acting president (AmE)	/ˈæk.tɪŋ ˈprez.ɪ.dənt/	a person temporarily performing the duties of a president	She served as acting president during the transition period.	исполняющий обязанности ректора
prefer (doing)	/prɪˈfɜːr/	to like something more than another option (often followed by -ing)	I prefer working in the morning when I am more productive.	предпочитать (делать что-то)
regret (doing)	/rɪˈɡret/	to feel sorry about something you have done	I regret saying that during the meeting.	сожалеть о том, что сделал
on the Internet	/ɒn ði ˈɪn.tə.net/	using or connected to the global computer network	She found the information on the Internet.	в интернете
property	/ˈprɒp.ə.ti/	land or buildings owned by someone	They invested in commercial property.	собственность, недвижимость
wealth	/welθ/	a large amount of money or valuable possessions	His wealth allowed him to travel the world.	богатство
gossip column	/ˈɡɒs.ɪp ˌkɒl.əm/	a section in a newspaper about celebrities’ private lives	She was mentioned in the gossip column last week.	светская хроника
Mercedes	/mɜːˈseɪ.diːz/	a brand of luxury cars	He drives a black Mercedes.	Мерседес
current	/ˈkʌr.ənt/	happening or existing now	The current situation requires careful planning.	текущий, нынешний
arrange meetings	/əˈreɪndʒ ˈmiː.tɪŋz/	to organize or plan meetings	She arranges meetings with clients every week.	организовывать встречи
on purpose	/ɒn ˈpɜː.pəs/	intentionally, not by accident	He broke the vase on purpose.	нарочно, специально
unwind	/ʌnˈwaɪnd/	to relax after stress or work	I like to unwind by listening to music.	расслабляться, отдыхать

business trip	/ˈbɪznəs trɪp/	a journey made for work purposes	She went on a business trip to Germany last week.	командировка
instead of	/ɪnˈsted əv/	in place of something or someone	He chose tea instead of coffee in the morning.	вместо
stay alone	/steɪ əˈləʊn/	to remain by yourself	I prefer to stay alone when I need to focus.	оставаться одному
diversion	/daɪˈvɜːʃən/	something that takes your attention away from what you are doing	Watching films can be a pleasant diversion after work.	отвлечение
me time	/miː taɪm/	time that you spend relaxing on your own	She finally had some me time after a busy week.	время для себя
abroad	/əˈbrɔːd/	in or to a foreign country	Many students choose to study abroad nowadays.	за границей
run out	/rʌn aʊt/	to use all of something so that none is left	We ran out of milk, so I had to go to the store.	заканчиваться
decrease	/dɪˈkriːs/	to become less or smaller	The number of visitors decreased significantly last year.	уменьшаться
increase	/ɪnˈkriːs/	to become larger in amount or size	Prices tend to increase during periods of inflation.	увеличиваться
foam	/fəʊm/	a mass of small bubbles on liquid	The coffee was covered with thick foam.	пена
how it can be	/haʊ ɪt kən biː/	used to express surprise or confusion about a situation	I don’t understand how it can be possible.	как это может быть
bed hair / bedhead	/ˈbed heə/	untidy hair after sleeping	He went to work with messy bed hair.	взъерошенные волосы (ocoбенно после сна)
bark	/bɑːk/	when a dog makes a short, loud sound	The dog barked loudly at the stranger.	лаять
coach	/kəʊtʃ/	a person who trains or teaches skills	The coach helped the team improve their performance.	тренер
sieve	/sɪv/	a tool for separating solid parts from liquid or smaller pieces	Use a sieve to remove lumps from the flour.	сито
colander	/ˈkɒləndə/	a bowl with holes used to drain water from food	She used a colander to drain the pasta.	дуршлаг
digital gradebook	/ˈdɪdʒɪtl ˈɡreɪdbʊk/	an electronic system where students’ grades are recorded and stored	Parents can check their children’s marks in the digital gradebook.	электронный журнал (оценок)
drain	/dreɪn/	to remove liquid by letting it flow away	Drain the water from the pasta before serving.	сливать жидкость
strain	/streɪn/	to separate liquid from solids using a filter or sieve	Strain the milk through a cloth to remove any solids.	процеживать, отцеживать
require	/rɪˈkwaɪə/	to need something	This task requires a lot of patience.	требовать

can’t bear	/kɑːnt ˈbeər/	to be unable to tolerate something because it causes strong emotional discomfort, sadness, embarrassment, or irritation. Slightly more emotional and dramatic than can’t stand.	I can’t bear listening to people shouting during serious discussions.	не могу терпеть, не выношу
can’t stand	/kɑːnt ˈstænd/	to strongly dislike or be unable to tolerate someone or something. More common and conversational than can’t bear. Often used for habits, behaviour, noise, etc.	She can’t stand people who interrupt others all the time.	терпеть не могу, не переношу
dump	/dʌmp/	an unpleasant or untidy place; can also mean a place where waste is thrown away. In informal speech, people may call a dirty apartment or area a dump.	The flat was such a dump that nobody wanted to stay there.	свалка, помойка, дыра, захламлённое место
garbage dump	/ˈɡɑː.bɪdʒ ˌdʌmp/	a place where large amounts of rubbish are collected and left	The old garbage dump outside the town caused serious environmental problems.	мусорная свалка
warehouse	/ˈweə.haʊs/	a large building used for storing goods before they are sold or transported	The company rented a huge warehouse near the airport.	склад, складское помещение
room	/ruːm/	available space for someone or something; not only a physical room in a building, but also free space, capacity, or opportunity	There’s still enough room in the car for one more person.	место, пространство, свободное место
sign	/saɪn/	a symbol, notice, or gesture giving information; can also mean to write your name officially	Please read the warning sign before entering the building.	знак, табличка, подпись
know-it-all	/ˌnəʊ.ɪtˈɔːl/	a person who behaves as if they know everything and often annoys others by correcting them	Nobody liked him because he acted like a complete know-it-all during meetings.	всезнайка, человек, который считает себя умнее всех
have a ball	/hæv ə ˈbɔːl/	to have a very enjoyable time; very informal and positive	The kids had a ball at the birthday party yesterday.	отлично провести время, оторваться, хорошо повеселиться

fear	/fɪə(r)/	a strong feeling of being frightened or worried about something dangerous or unpleasant	Many people experience fear before speaking in public or taking an important exam.	страх
be afraid of	/bi əˈfreɪd əv/	to feel frightened of someone or something; to worry that something bad may happen	Some children are afraid of the dark because their imagination becomes more active at night.	бояться кого-то / чего-то
close friends	/kləʊs frendz/	friends who know each other very well and have a strong relationship	Even after moving to different countries, they remained close friends and talked every week.	близкие друзья
close to	/ˈkləʊs tuː/	1) near someone or something in distance; 2) having a strong emotional connection with someone	Their house is very close to the city centre, so they rarely use public transport. / She has always been very close to her grandmother and often asks for her advice.	близко к, недалеко от; быть близким с кем-то
as cute as a button	/əz kjuːt əz ə ˈbʌtn/	extremely cute or attractive, especially used about children or small animals	The little puppy was as cute as a button, and everyone wanted to hold it.	очень милый, прелестный, милый как картинка
fabric	/ˈfæbrɪk/	cloth or material used for making clothes, curtains, furniture, etc.	This jacket is made from a soft waterproof fabric that is perfect for cold weather.	ткань, материал

introduce somebody to someone	/ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs/	to tell people who someone is when they meet for the first time	Let me introduce you to our new teacher.	представить кого-либо кому-либо
Let me introduce myself	/let mi ˌɪntrəˈdjuːs maɪˈself/	a polite phrase used when you start speaking to people who do not know you	Hello everyone, let me introduce myself.	позвольте представиться
out loud	/ˌaʊt ˈlaʊd/	in a voice that can be heard, not silently	She started laughing out loud during the lecture.	вслух, громко
audience	/ˈɔːdiəns/	the group of people watching or listening to something	The audience applauded the speaker warmly.	аудитория, публика
to be a credit to	/tə bi ə ˈkredɪt tuː/	to make someone or something look good because of your achievements or behaviour	She is a credit to her family.	быть гордостью для, делать честь кому-либо
include	/ɪnˈkluːd/	to contain someone or something as part of a group or plan	The course includes speaking practice and discussions.	включать, содержать в себе
well-rounded person	/ˌwel ˈraʊndɪd ˈpɜːsən/	someone who has a balanced personality and many different skills or interests	Travelling helped him become a well-rounded person.	разносторонний человек
The floor is yours	/ðə flɔːr ɪz jɔːrz/	a phrase used to invite someone to begin speaking	Thank you for joining us today — the floor is yours.	вам слово
welcome our next speaker	/ˈwelkəm aʊər nekst ˈspiːkər/	a phrase used by a host to invite the audience to greet the next person who will speak	Please welcome our next speaker, Bogdan Petrenko.	поприветствуем нашего следующего спикера
over to you	/ˈəʊvə tuː juː/	a phrase used to give another person the opportunity to speak or take control	I’ve finished the introduction, so over to you, Anna.	передаю слово вам, теперь вам слово