пʼятниця, 12 червня 2026 р.

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

listen to music in the evening.

hear

слышать

🔔 само по себе, без усилия

hear music outside.


watch

смотреть, наблюдать

👀 долго и внимательно, когда что-то движется

watch TV in the evening.

see

видеть

👁 само по себе, без усилия

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 требованиямис 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.

твёрдаястрогая, 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-тобыть 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, недомоганиеобщее 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.

мигрантпереселенец

(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



sit on

/sɪt ɒn/

when speaking about places, cities, castles, etc., it means to be located or spread out somewhere in a picturesque way

The small town sits on the banks of the river.

стоять, располагаться, раскинуться

invite somebody over

/ɪnˈvaɪt ˈsʌm.bə.di ˈəʊ.vər/

to invite someone to your home

We invited our neighbours over for dinner.

пригласить кого-то к себе домой

accept

/əkˈsept/

to agree to receive or take something; to say yes to an invitation or offer

She gladly accepted the invitation.

принимать, соглашаться

let somebody know

/let ˈsʌm.bə.di nəʊ/

to inform or tell someone about something

Please let me know if you change your plans.

дать знать, сообщить

touch base

/ˌtʌtʃ ˈbeɪs/

an informal business expression meaning to contact someone briefly to discuss or check something

Let’s touch base tomorrow about the project.

связаться, коротко обсудить

handle

/ˈhæn.dl/

to deal with or manage a situation, problem, or person successfully

I don’t know how she handles so much work.

справляться с, управляться с

handle with

/ˈhæn.dl wɪð/

to deal with something or someone in a particular way

Fragile items should be handled with care.

обращаться с, иметь дело с

handle with care

/ˌhæn.dl wɪð ˈkeər/

a common phrase used on fragile items meaning that something should be treated carefully and gently

Please handle this box with care because there’s glass inside.

обращаться осторожно, бережно обращаться


to finish all my tasks

/tə ˈfɪnɪʃ ɔːl maɪ tɑːsks/

to complete all the work or duties that you need to do

I can't go out until I finish all my tasks for the day.

завершить все свои дела

get everything done

/ɡet ˈevriθɪŋ dʌn/

to complete all the things that need to be done

If I work efficiently, I can get everything done before lunch.

закончить всё, справиться со всеми делами

to take care of my business

/tə teɪk keər əv maɪ ˈbɪznəs/

to deal with personal matters, responsibilities, or important tasks

I need an hour to take care of my business before the meeting.

разобраться со своими делами

It's none of your business.

/ɪts nʌn əv jɔːr ˈbɪznəs/

used to tell someone that something is private and does not concern them

When he asked about my salary, I replied, "It's none of your business."

Это не твоё дело.

That's my business.

/ðæts maɪ ˈbɪznəs/

used to say that something is your personal concern or responsibility

How I spend my weekend is my business.

Это моё дело.

there is something wrong with

/ðeər ɪz ˈsʌmθɪŋ rɒŋ wɪð/

used to say that a person or thing has a problem

There is something wrong with my laptop; it keeps shutting down.

Что-то не так с...

smoothly

/ˈsmuːðli/

in a way that happens easily, without problems or difficulties

The presentation went smoothly, and everyone was satisfied.

гладко, без проблем


be embarrassed

/ɪmˈbær.əst/

To feel uncomfortable, awkward, or slightly ashamed because of something you did, said, or because of a situation. Less serious than ashamed.

I was embarrassed when I called my teacher by the wrong name.

Смущаться, испытывать неловкость, стыдиться

be ashamed

/əˈʃeɪmd/

To feel guilty or morally bad about something. Stronger and more serious than embarrassed.

He was ashamed of the way he treated his friend.

Испытывать стыд, стыдиться

feel bad about something

/fiːl bæd əˈbaʊt/

To feel sorry, guilty, or unhappy about something. A general expression that can be weaker than ashamed.

I feel bad about forgetting her birthday.

Чувствовать себя виноватым, сожалеть о чём-то

feel terrible

/fiːl ˈter.ə.bəl/

To feel very upset, guilty, sorry, or emotionally bad about something. Stronger than feel bad about.

I feel terrible about what happened yesterday.

Чувствовать себя ужасно, очень переживать

Shame on me!

/ʃeɪm ɒn miː/

An exclamation meaning "I should be ashamed of myself." Often used humorously or ironically rather than expressing deep guilt.

I forgot to reply to your message. Shame on me!

Стыдно мне! Позор мне! Ну и ну, как я могла!

vacation schedule

/veɪˈkeɪ.ʃən ˈskedʒ.uːl/

A plan showing when employees take their vacations. Common in American English.

Have you checked the vacation schedule for this summer?

График отпусков

annual leave schedule

/ˈæn.ju.əl liːv ˈskedʒ.uːl/

An official schedule showing employees' annual leave dates. More formal and common in workplaces.

The annual leave schedule has already been approved.

График ежегодных отпусков

sense

/sens/

1) Meaning or understanding of something. 2) A feeling or awareness. Focuses on meaning, logic, or intuition.

That sentence doesn't make sense to me.

Смысл, чувство, ощущение, понимание

plot

/plɒt/

The series of events that make up a story in a book, film, or play. Refers specifically to the storyline.

The movie had an interesting plot but weak characters.

Сюжет

Phrase

Насколько сильный стыд?

Типичная ситуация

be embarrassed

⭐⭐

Ошиблись, оговорились, попали в неловкую ситуацию

feel bad about

⭐⭐⭐

Сожалеете о поступке или забыли что-то сделать

feel terrible

⭐⭐⭐⭐

Очень сильно переживаете и чувствуете вину

be ashamed

⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐

Серьёзный моральный стыд, чувство вины за своё поведение

Shame on me!

😄

Самоирония, шутливое «ну и стыдно же мне!»

recently

/ˈriː.sənt.li/

not long ago

I recently started learning Spanish.

недавно (самое нейтральное и самое «недавнее» из трёх)

a little while ago

/ə ˈlɪt.əl waɪl əˈɡəʊ/

a short time before now

I spoke to her a little while ago.

некоторое время назад (обычно совсем недавно, разговорное)

a while ago

/ə waɪl əˈɡəʊ/

some time before now

We discussed it a while ago.

некоторое время назад (давнее и менее конкретное, чем a little while ago)

eventful

/ɪˈvent.fəl/

full of interesting or unexpected events

It was an eventful year for our family.

насыщенный событиями

bother

/ˈbɒð.ər/

to annoy someone or cause inconvenience

Sorry to bother you, but I need your help.

беспокоить, надоедать (лёгкое неудобство или раздражение)

disturb

/dɪˈstɜːb/

to interrupt someone's peace, concentration, or sleep

Please don't disturb her while she's working.

беспокоить, тревожить, мешать (нарушить покой, сон, концентрацию; сильнее, чем bother)

attend

/əˈtend/

to go to and be present at an event

She attended the meeting yesterday.

посещать, присутствовать

struggle

/ˈstrʌɡ.əl/

to try very hard to do something difficult

Many students struggle with pronunciation.

испытывать трудности, бороться (акцент на усилиях)

suffer

/ˈsʌf.ər/

to experience pain, problems, or hardship

He suffers from back pain.

страдать (акцент на боли или негативном опыте)

jellied meat

/ˌdʒel.id ˈmiːt/

meat set in savoury gelatin made from broth

My grandmother makes jellied meat every winter.

холодец (обычное описание блюда для иностранцев)

aspic

/ˈæs.pɪk/

meat, fish, or vegetables served in savoury jelly

The restaurant served chicken aspic as a starter.

холодец, заливное (кулинарный термин; более официальный)

bass

/bæs/

a type of fish found in rivers, lakes, and seas

We caught a large bass in the lake.

окунь

sea bass

/ˈsiː bæs/

a popular edible fish that lives in the sea

I ordered grilled sea bass for dinner.

морской окунь (вид окуня, который живёт в море)



be from around here

/bi frəm əˈraʊnd hɪə(r)/

to come from or live in this area

Are you from around here, or are you just visiting?

быть местным, быть родом отсюда

arrange

/əˈreɪndʒ/

to organize, plan, or make preparations for something

We arranged a meeting for next Friday.

организовывать, устраивать, договариваться

cheat

/tʃiːt/

to act dishonestly in order to gain an advantage

He cheated on the test and got caught.

жульничать, мошенничать, списывать

cheat on

/tʃiːt ɒn/

to be unfaithful to a romantic partner

She found out that he had cheated on her.

изменять кому-либо

catch the bus

/kætʃ ðə bʌs/

to get on a bus before it leaves

Hurry up, or we'll miss the chance to catch the bus.

успеть на автобус, сесть на автобус

awesome

/ˈɔːsəm/

very impressive, excellent, or great

Your new bike looks awesome!

классный, потрясающий, крутой

whatever you want

/wɒtˈevə ju wɒnt/

anything that you would like

You can order whatever you want from the menu.

всё, что захочешь

whenever you go

/wenˈevə ju ɡəʊ/

every time you go somewhere

Whenever you go to London, you take lots of photos.

всякий раз, когда ты куда-то идёшь/едешь, куда бы ти не отправился

across the street

/əˈkrɒs ðə striːt/

on the other side of the street

The pharmacy is across the street from the bank.

через дорогу, на другой стороне улицы

across the river

/əˈkrɒs ðə ˈrɪvə(r)/

on the other side of the river

There is a small village across the river.

через реку, на другом берегу реки

feel blue

/fiːl bluː/

to feel sad or depressed

I've been feeling blue since the weekend.

грустить, быть в подавленном настроении

cable car

/ˈkeɪbəl kɑːr/

a vehicle that travels on cables, usually up a mountain

We took a cable car to the top of the mountain.

канатная дорога, фуникулёр

lighthouse

/ˈlaɪthaʊs/

a tower with a powerful light that guides ships

We walked to the lighthouse at sunset.

маяк

footpath

/ˈfʊtpɑːθ/

a path for people to walk on

Follow the footpath through the forest.

пешеходная тропинка, дорожка

it shouldn't take more than...

/ɪt ˈʃʊdnt teɪk mɔːr ðæn/

used to estimate the maximum time needed

It shouldn't take more than twenty minutes to get there.

это не должно занять больше чем...

in time

/ɪn taɪm/

early enough for something to happen

We arrived in time for the concert.

вовремя (успеть к какому-то моменту, до того как стало поздно)

on time

/ɒn taɪm/

exactly at the planned or scheduled time

The train arrived on time.

вовремя (без опоздания, по расписанию)

deal with

deal – dealt – dealt
/diːl/ – /delt/ – /delt/

/diːl wɪð/

to take action to solve a problem or situation

We need to deal with this complaint immediately.

разбираться с чем-либо, решать проблему (акцент на самой проблеме или ситуации)

handle

/ˈhændl/

to manage or control a situation successfully

She handled the situation very well.

справляться, управлять ситуацией (акцент на контроле ситуации и своих действиях)

manage

/ˈmænɪdʒ/

to succeed in doing something difficult

He managed to finish the project on time.

справиться, суметь сделать (акцент на результате и успешном завершении)


be in a good / great mood

/biː ɪn ə ɡʊd / ɡreɪt muːd/

To feel happy and positive.

She is in a great mood today.

быть в хорошем / отличном настроении

be not in the mood

/biː nɒt ɪn ðə muːd/

To not feel like doing something.

I'm not in the mood for talking.

быть не в настроении

be in a bad / foul / terrible / awful / rotten mood

/biː ɪn ə ... muːd/

To feel annoyed, angry, or upset.

He was in a rotten mood all day.

быть в плохом / ужасном настроении

be grumpy

/ˈɡrʌmpi/

To be easily annoyed and bad-tempered.

Grandpa gets grumpy when he's tired.

быть ворчливым, раздражительным

try

/traɪ/

To make an effort to do something.

I'm trying to learn Spanish.

стараться, пытаться
(акцент на самом процессе усилий)

do my best

/duː maɪ best/

To make the greatest possible effort.

I did my best to help.

делать всё возможное, очень стараться
(акцент на максимальных усилиях)

give it a try

/ɡɪv ɪt ə traɪ/

To attempt something and see what happens.

I'll give it a try.

попробовать, дать чему-то шанс
(акцент не на усилиях, а на самом факте попытки)

headphones

/ˈhedfəʊnz/

Large headphones worn over or on the ears.

I use headphones when working.

наушники (большие, накладные или полноразмерные)

earphones

/ˈɪəfəʊnz/

Small headphones inserted into the ears.

She listens to music with earphones.

наушники-вкладыши
(headphones — большие наушники; earphones — маленькие, вставляются в уши)

overcome

/ˌəʊvəˈkʌm/

To successfully deal with a problem or difficulty.

She overcame her fear of flying.

преодолеть, побороть

temporarily

/ˌtempəˈrerəli/

For a limited period of time.

The shop is temporarily closed.

временно

have an eye for

/hæv ən aɪ fɔː/

To be naturally good at noticing or judging something.

She has an eye for design.

иметь чутьё к чему-либо, хорошо в чём-то разбираться

for the time being

/fɔː ðə taɪm ˈbiːɪŋ/

For now; temporarily.

Let's leave it like this for the time being.

пока что, на данный момент, временно

Ferris wheel

/ˈferɪs wiːl/

A large rotating wheel at an amusement park.

We rode the Ferris wheel at the fair.

колесо обозрения

put effort into

/pʊt ˈefət ˈɪntuː/

To spend time and energy trying to achieve something.

She put a lot of effort into the project.

вкладывать усилия во что-либо

have an eye for

/hæv ən aɪ fɔː/

To be naturally good at noticing, judging, or recognizing quality, patterns, or potential.

She has an eye for design and always chooses beautiful furniture.

иметь чутьё на что-либо, хорошо замечать и оценивать что-либо
(обычно о способности замечать качество, детали, красоту, талант, тенденции или возможности: have an eye for design, talent, fashion, business opportunities)

have a knack for

/hæv ə næk fɔː/

To have a natural talent or ability for doing something well.

He has a knack for learning languages quickly.

иметь талант, способности к чему-либо
(обычно о природной способности хорошо что-то делать: have a knack for languages, maths, teaching, fixing things. Если eye for = «замечать», то knack for = «уметь»)

  • have an eye forвидеть и замечать 👀
  • have a knack forуметь и делать 🎯

get sidetracked

/ɡet ˈsaɪdtrækt/

To become distracted and stop focusing on what you were originally doing.

I was writing a report but got sidetracked by social media.

отвлечься, сбиться с темы, уйти в сторону от основного дела

first of all

/ˌfɜːrst əv ˈɔːl/

Used to introduce the first point in a series of ideas.

First of all, I'd like to thank everyone for coming.

прежде всего, во-первых

host (noun)

/həʊst/

A person who receives guests or presents an event, show, or program.

The host welcomed everyone to the conference.

хозяин; распорядитель зала

to host

/tə həʊst/

To organize, hold, or present an event.

Our company will host a charity event next month.

проводить, организовывать, принимать гостей

play hooky

/ˌpleɪ ˈhʊki/

To stay away from school or work without permission.

As a teenager, he sometimes played hooky and went to the beach.

прогуливать школу или работу

be livid

/biː ˈlɪvɪd/

To be extremely angry.

My mother was livid when she found out what had happened.

быть в ярости, вне себя от злости

stuff like that

/stʌf laɪk ðæt/

Similar things; things of that kind.

We talked about movies, books, and stuff like that.

и тому подобное; всё такое; вещи в этом роде


appear

/əˈpɪə(r)/

to become visible; to come into sight

A rainbow appeared after the storm.

появляться

disappear

/ˌdɪsəˈpɪə(r)/

to stop being visible; to vanish

My keys disappeared from the table.

исчезать

abundant

/əˈbʌndənt/

existing in large quantities; plentiful

Fresh fruit is abundant in this region during summer.

обильный, многочисленный

wildlife

/ˈwaɪldlaɪf/

animals, birds, and plants living in nature

The national park is famous for its wildlife.

дикая природа, животный мир

own

/əʊn/

to possess something; to have as property

She owns a small house near the lake.

владеть

rocket science

/ˈrɒkɪt ˌsaɪəns/

something extremely difficult or complicated

Learning to use this app isn't rocket science.

ракетостроение; очень сложное дело

Idiom

Expression

Meaning

Example

Перевод

It's not rocket science.

It isn't very difficult to understand or do.

Don't worry about the new software. It's not rocket science.

Это не так уж сложно. / Это не высшая математика.


Фраза It's not rocket science очень разговорная. По смыслу близка к русским:

  • «Это не высшая математика»
  • «Тут нет ничего сложного»
  • «Не бином Ньютона»
  • «Это проще пареной репы» (более разговорно) 

eye up

/aɪ ʌp/

to look at someone or something with interest, often because you want it

He was eyeing up the last piece of cake.

присматриваться к чему-либо; оценивать взглядом; положить глаз на что-либо

a stone's throw away

/ə stəʊnz θrəʊ əˈweɪ/

very close; a short distance away

The hotel is just a stone's throw away from the beach.

в двух шагах; совсем рядом

scaffolding

/ˈskæfəldɪŋ/

a temporary structure used by workers while building or repairing a building

The workers put up scaffolding around the house.

строительные леса

eat humble pie

/iːt ˌhʌmbl ˈpaɪ/

to admit that you were wrong and apologize or accept criticism

After his prediction failed, he had to eat humble pie.

признать свою неправоту; проглотить свою гордость; «съесть свои слова» (имеется в виду не просто ошибка, а ситуацию, где самоуверенность получила болезненный урок)

bridge the gap

/brɪdʒ ðə ɡæp/

to reduce or remove differences between people, groups, ideas, or situations

Technology can help bridge the gap between generations.

преодолеть разрыв; навести мосты


It's 25 degrees.

/ɪts ˌfɔːrtiˈfaɪv dɪˈɡriːz/

The temperature is 25°.

It's 25 degrees today.

Сейчас 25 градусов. (Обычно подразумевается шкала Цельсия, если контекст понятен.)

It's 10 below zero.

/ɪts ten bɪˈləʊ ˈzɪərəʊ/

The temperature is −10°.

It's 10 below zero outside.

Сейчас 10 градусов ниже нуля. (= минус 10.)

Celsius

/ˈselsiəs/

A temperature scale used in most countries.

The temperature reached 35 degrees Celsius.

Шкала Цельсия.

Fahrenheit

/ˈfærənhaɪt/

A temperature scale mainly used in the US.

Americans usually use Fahrenheit.

Шкала Фаренгейта.

cooperation

/kəʊˌɒpəˈreɪʃən/

Working together to achieve a goal.

International cooperation is essential.

Сотрудничество. (Более широкое понятие: совместная работа, помощь, взаимодействие между людьми, компаниями, странами. Не обязательно совместное создание чего-либо.)

collaboration

/kəˌlæbəˈreɪʃən/

Working together to create or produce something.

The book is a collaboration between two writers.

Совместная работа, соавторство. (Подразумевает совместное создание конкретного результата: проекта, книги, исследования, песни и т.д. В бизнесе и творчестве употребляется чаще, чем cooperation.)

mother tongue

/ˌmʌðə ˈtʌŋ/

The first language someone learns.

Ukrainian is my mother tongue.

Родной язык.

apply for

/əˈplaɪ fɔː(r)/

To formally ask for something.

She applied for a new job.

Подавать заявление на, подавать заявку на. (Работу, визу, университет, грант и т.д.)

tiredness

/ˈtaɪədnəs/

The state of feeling tired.

Tiredness can affect your concentration.

Усталость.

litter (noun)

/ˈlɪtə(r)/

Rubbish left in public places.

There was litter all over the beach.

Мусор. (Именно мусор, разбросанный в общественных местах.)

litter (verb)

/ˈlɪtə(r)/

To drop rubbish in public places.

Don't litter the park.

Мусорить. (Разбрасывать мусор.)

compartment

/kəmˈpɑːtmənt/

A separate section of a train with seats or beds.

We booked a sleeping compartment.

Купе (в поезде).

car (railway)

/kɑː(r)/

A railway carriage.

Our car was near the dining car.

Вагон поезда. (В американском английском часто говорят train car или просто car; в британском чаще — carriage.)

the other side of the coin

/ði ˈʌðə saɪd əv ðə kɔɪn/

A different aspect of the same situation.

That's true, but here's the other side of the coin.

Другая сторона медали.

be on a roll

/bi ɒn ə rəʊl/ (BrE), /bi ɑːn ə roʊl/ (AmE)

To enjoy continued success.

Our team is on a roll this season.

Быть на волне успеха; всё идёт как по маслу; быть удачливым во всём. (Несколько успехов подряд, когда всё складывается очень удачно.)

be on a roll (sarcastically)

/bi ɒn ə rəʊl/ (BrE), /bi ɑːn ə roʊl/ (AmE)

Used ironically when someone keeps making mistakes or getting into trouble.

You've broken two cups already. You're really on a roll today!

Быть в ударе. (Саркастически: человек один за другим совершает промахи, говорит глупости или попадает в неприятности. Ирония возникает именно из контекста.)

design

/dɪˈzaɪn/

To plan and create something.

She designed a new English course.

Разрабатывать, проектировать. (Продумать концепцию, структуру или внешний вид чего-либо.)

develop

/dɪˈveləp/

To create and improve something until it is ready.

They are developing a new app.

Разрабатывать, создавать. (Обычно доводить идею до готового продукта. В отличие от design, включает реализацию.)

put something into practice

/pʊt ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˌɪntə ˈpræktɪs/

To apply ideas or knowledge in real life.

Let's put these ideas into practice.

Применить что-либо на практике; воплотить в жизнь; перевести в практическую плоскость.

apply for a grant

/əˈplaɪ fə(r) ə ɡrɑːnt/

To formally request a grant.

She's applying for a research grant.

Подать заявку на грант.

win a grant

/wɪn ə ɡrɑːnt/

To receive a grant after a successful application or competition.

He won a grant to study abroad.

Выиграть грант, получить грант по конкурсу. (В официальном стиле также часто говорят be awarded a grant.)


be grateful to somebody (for something)

/bi ˈɡreɪtfəl tə ˈsʌmbədi/

To feel thankful to a person for something they have done for you.

I'm very grateful to my parents for their support.

быть благодарным кому-либо (за что-либо)
(используется, когда благодарность адресована человеку)

be grateful for something

/bi ˈɡreɪtfəl fə ˈsʌmθɪŋ/

To feel thankful for something you have or have experienced.

I'm grateful for this opportunity.

быть благодарным за что-либо
(используется, когда благодарят за событие, помощь, возможность, подарок и т. д.)

It's a matter of taste.

/ɪts ə ˈmætər əv teɪst/

Used to say that people have different personal preferences.

Some people love olives, others don't. It's a matter of taste.

Это дело вкуса.

smell

/smel/

Any odor, pleasant or unpleasant.

There was a strange smell in the kitchen.

запах
(самое общее слово; запах может быть приятным или неприятным)

scent

/sent/

A pleasant, usually natural smell.

I love the scent of fresh flowers.

аромат, запах
(обычно приятный, естественный запах: цветов, травы, леса)

fragrance

/ˈfreɪɡrəns/

A pleasant, often sweet smell, especially from perfume, flowers or cosmetics.

This perfume has a lovely fragrance.

аромат, благоухание
(более красивое и формальное слово; часто о духах, косметике, цветах)

recall

/rɪˈkɔːl/

To remember or bring information back to your mind.

I don't recall meeting him before.

вспоминать; припоминать
(более формально, чем remember; часто означает «с усилием припомнить»)

suitcase

/ˈsuːtkeɪs/

A large bag used for carrying clothes when travelling.

I packed all my clothes into a suitcase.

чемодан
(багаж для путешествий)

passenger seat

/ˈpæsɪndʒər siːt/

The seat next to the driver.

I'll sit in the passenger seat.

пассажирское сиденье (спереди)

driver's seat

/ˈdraɪvərz siːt/

The seat where the driver sits.

Who's sitting in the driver's seat?

водительское сиденье

back seat

/ˌbæk ˈsiːt/

The seat behind the driver and front passenger.

The children were asleep in the back seat.

заднее сиденье

glove box / glove compartment

/ˈɡlʌv bɒks/, /ˈɡlʌv kəmˌpɑːtmənt/

A small storage compartment in the front of a car.

The documents are in the glove box.

бардачок

trunk (AmE) / boot (BrE)

/trʌŋk/, /buːt/

The enclosed space at the back of a car used for carrying luggage.

We filled the trunk with souvenirs from Italy.

багажник автомобиля
(trunk — американский английский; boot — британский английский)

Shotgun! / I call shotgun!

/ˈʃɒtɡʌn/, /aɪ kɔːl ˈʃɒtɡʌn/

A humorous expression used to claim the front passenger seat before anyone else.

Shotgun! I want the front seat!

Чур я на переднем сиденье!
(американская идиома; буквально — «Я занимаю переднее пассажирское место!»)

carry

/ˈkæri/

To transport or have something with you.

The truck was carrying furniture.

нести; везти; перевозить
(акцент на самом грузе, который находится при вас или перевозится)

take

/teɪk/

To move something from one place to another.

I'm taking these boxes to my parents.

отвезти; отнести
(акцент на том, что вы доставляете что-то в определённое место)

bring back

/brɪŋ bæk/

To return with something from another place.

We brought back a lot of olive oil from Italy.

привезти с собой (из поездки)
(самый естественный вариант, когда вы возвращаетесь домой с сувенирами, покупками или подарками)

 

item

/ˈaɪtəm/

A single thing, object, or unit, especially one in a list, collection, or group.

There are ten items on the shopping list.

пункт; элемент; единица
(самое общее значение: отдельный элемент списка, набора или коллекции)

item (shop)

/ˈaɪtəm/

A product or object that is for sale in a shop or online.

This item is out of stock.

товар; позиция; наименование товара
(часто используется в магазинах, интернет-магазинах, каталогах и на маркетплейсах)

menu item

/ˈmenjuː ˈaɪtəm/

A dish or drink listed on a restaurant menu.

Pizza is the most popular menu item.

пункт меню; блюдо в меню

news item

/ˈnjuːz ˈaɪtəm/

A single piece of news.

The first news item was about the election.

новость; новостной сюжет

line item

/ˈlaɪn ˈaɪtəm/

A separate entry in a bill, budget, invoice, or list.

Each line item shows a different expense.

отдельная строка; отдельная позиция в счёте, бюджете или смете

Item = одна отдельная единица чего-либо. Это может быть:

  • 📋 item — пункт списка;
  • 🛒 item — товар;
  • 🍔 menu item — блюдо в меню;
  • 📰 news item — новость;
  • 🧾 line item — отдельная строка в счёте или бюджете.

Это одно из самых универсальных английских слов, и именно поэтому оно встречается буквально везде.


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