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peril | noun c or u

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great danger, or something that is very dangerous: I never felt that my life was in peril. The journey through the mountains was fraught with peril (= full of dangers). Teenagers must be warned about the perils of unsafe sex. опасность (peril of) возможные опасности; риски, сопряжённые

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a long piece of elastic that hangs down from a suspender belt and holds a stocking up подтяжки

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(of God) having the power to do everything: Almighty God very big, loud, or serious: All of a sudden we heard an almighty crash from the kitchen. 1. всесильный, всемогущий 2. разг. очень сильный; жуткий, ужасный

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the quality of feeling energetic, or the behaviour of someone who feels this way: He maintained a youthful exuberance. One thing that stands out is her exuberance and zest for life. the fact that plants are strong and growing quickly: They marvelled at the exuberance of the rainforest. богатство, достаток, избыток, изобилие процветание (о фазе экономического цикла)

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so shocked that you cannot speak: He was dumbfounded by the allegations. Ray is dumbfounded at the questions. Pyotr Ilyitch was simply dumbfounded when he went into the police captain's. He saw instantly that everyone knew. ошеломлённый

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to have someone's attention completely so that they cannot think of anything else: Her beautiful voice mesmerized the audience. I was completely mesmerized by the performance. гипнотизировать очаровывать, завораживать

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(of people) liking to be with other people : Emma's a gregarious, outgoing sort of person. Leo was an open, gregarious, kind individual, who loved people. Perhaps it was partly her influence that caused John to become gregarious. живущий стаями, стадами, колониями (о растениях) коммуникабельный, контактный, общительный

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to calculate an amount, especially by using a measuring device: Use a thermometer to gauge the temperature. I tried to gauge (= guess) the weight of the box. to make a judgment about something, usually people's feelings: A poll was conducted to gauge consumers' attitudes. ! a device for measuring the amount or size of something: a fuel/rain/temperature gauge измерительный прибор измерять оценивать (человека, характер)

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a way of looking and behaving: There was nothing in his demeanour that suggested he was anxious. She has the demeanour of a woman who is contented with her life. поведение, манера вести себ

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to cause someone to like or love something or someone: Persephone was the Greek goddess who enamoured Hades, the king of the underworld. I looked for my own tribe to join and it was the skinhead movement that enamoured me the most. очарованный; без ума, в восторге (от чего-л. / кого-л.)

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full of unpleasant things such as problems or dangers: The negotiations have been fraught with difficulties/problems right from the start. From beginning to end, the airlift was fraught with risks. causing or having extreme worry or anxiety: This is one of the most fraught weekends of the year for the security forces. The atmosphere in the office is rather fraught. полный, нагруженный поэт. наполненный подавленный, удручённый

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any of the various ways in which a set of things can be ordered: There are 120 permutations of the numbers 1, 2, 3, 4 and 5: for example, 1, 3, 2, 4, 5 or 5, 1, 4, 2, 3. He made 16 separate applications for tickets using various permutations of his children's names. one of several different forms: The company has had five different names in its various permutations over the last few years. перестановка изменение, перемена, превращение;

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the movement of a lot of people from a place: There has been a mass exodus of workers from the villages to the towns. The hurricane warning caused a mass exodus. Trade unions are concerned by the exodus of jobs overseas. массовый отъезд, переселение

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extremely determined; never becoming weaker or admitting defeat: She will be remembered as an unrelenting opponent of racial discrimination. "That is not the point," persisted the major, unrelenting. "It was a personal caricature. безжалостный, жестокий, неумолимый неослабевающий, неослабный

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the killing of many people cruelly and unfairly, especially in a war: Hardly anyone in the town escaped the slaughter when the rebels were defeated. We must find ways of reducing the slaughter which takes place on our roads (= death of many people in car accidents) every year. verb to cruelly and unfairly kill a lot of people: Thousands of people were slaughtered in the civil war. England slaughtered Germany 5–1 at football. (defeated easily) жестокое убийство(массовое) убийство, резня, полное поражение (противника в игре, споре и т. п.)

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to fall very quickly and suddenly: House prices have plummeted in recent months. Several large rocks were sent plummeting down the mountain. She plummeted to the ground. plummet (by) sth First-half advertising revenues plummeted 13%, compared with the same period a year ago. plummet to sth The food retailer's shares plummeted 17.5p to 227.5p. кидать, бросать, швырять вниз (с силой); сбивать (птицу, самолёт) = plummet down быстро и отвесно падать

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having a lot of money or owning a lot of things: affluent nations/neighbourhoods Some have argued that ethical food is a sign of an affluent society with a lot of time. изобильный, обильный, богатый многоводный, полноводный

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someone who does not have a permanent home or job and moves from one place to another or from one job to another никчёмный человек амер.; разг. бродяга, скиталец

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inside the body: He sustained injuries to his arms, legs, and several internal organs. inside a person's mind: The internal struggle with his conscience continued. She didn't want to be left alone with her dark internal thoughts. внутренний душевный, сокровенный (!) кишки

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someone who rows a boat, especially as a sport: He is a former Olympic rower. Five million watched the rowers win gold. гребец

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in, forming, or relating to the abdomen: abdominal pains A membrane covers the abdominal cavity. This exercise works your abdominal muscles. абдоминальный, брюшной

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1. a large group of people, usually people of a particular type: A noisy flock of tourists came into the building. The priest invited all the members of his flock (= all the people who go to his church) to attend the special service. to move or come together in large numbers: Hundreds of people flocked to the football match. Crowds of people flocked to see the Picasso exhibition. стекаться; приходить толпой 2. a group of sheep, goats, or birds: a flock of sheep/goats/geese The shepherd is bringing his flock down from the hills. стадо; стая группа (руководимая лидером), паства толпа (людей), масса, большое количество (чего-л.)

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a period of time when a company stops employing someone, usually temporarily, because the company does not have enough money or enough work: Employees of the company were told to prepare themselves for a round of furloughs. The union represents about 9,000 active pilots, with nearly 2,000 more pilots currently on furlough. 2. not going to your job, usually temporarily, because your employer does not have work for you or money to pay you: After safety concerns, the company furloughed all 4,000 of its employees. увольнительная

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to give up something such as a responsibility or claim: He has relinquished his claim to the throne. She relinquished control of the family investments to her son. to unwillingly stop holding or keeping something: She relinquished her hold/grip on the steering wheel. оставлять, отступать, сдавать территориюсдаваться, терять надежду, отказываться от мысли(бросать привычку) ослаблять (хватку), разжимать (руки), выпускать (из рук) прям. и перен.

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If someone is in an enviable situation, you wish you were also in that situation: She's in the enviable position of being able to choose who she works for. He had a long and enviable list of triumphs to narrate, and though they took leave not to believe all he said, evidence forced them to acknowledge that he did not altogether lie. завидный

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the fact of proving that what someone said or did was right or true, after other people thought it was wrong: The army's victory is being seen as (a) vindication of their tactics. He claimed the vote was a vindication of his policies. the fact of proving that someone is not guilty or is free from blame, after other people have blamed them: The man wrongly accused of the murder is finally able to savour his vindication. I look forward to a complete vindication in court. They view the loss of life as a vindication of their belief that they are right. доказательство, подтверждение, обоснование оправдание, защита (от клеветы, клеветнических обвинений и т. п.)

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to enjoy food or an experience slowly, in order to enjoy it as much as possible: It was the first chocolate he'd tasted for over a year, so he savoured every mouthful. 2. pleasure and interest: She felt that life had lost most of its savour. особый вкус или запах (чего-л.) интерес, вкус (к чему-л.) "соль" в том-то наслаждаться, смаковать прям. и перен.

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very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired: a magnificent view a magnificent piece of writing They live in a magnificent Tudor house. The carnival was a magnificent spectacle. The view from the top of the mountain is magnificent. They gave a magnificent performance. The palace was absolutely magnificent. Her crown was studded with magnificent jewels. великолепный, величественный; производящий впечатление, внушительный

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If an object or achievement is impressive, you admire or respect it, usually because it is special, important, or very large: That was an impressive performance from such a young tennis player. an impressive collection of modern paintings There are some very impressive buildings in the town. She has an impressive command of the English language. The front of the museum is very impressive. Her loyalty to the cause is impressive. The Giants winning streak remained unbroken for an impressive 19 games. The building relies on clever design rather than on ornament for its impressive effect. впечатляющий, выразительный, производящий глубокое впечатление

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likely to be remembered or worth remembering: a memorable performance a memorable tune I haven't seen them since that memorable evening when the boat capsized. It was no dishonour to finish out of the medals in the most memorable 100 metres race ever seen. The lavish production makes this musical truly memorable. On this memorable occasion we salute the wonderful work done by the association. незабвенный, (досто)памятный, незабываемый

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to (cause a boat or ship to) turn upside down by accident while on water: A huge wave capsized the yacht. When the boat capsized we were trapped underneath it. опрокидывать (лодку, телегу)опрокидываться

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without anything else being involved or in between: Our hotel room was directly above a construction site. The disease is directly linked to poor drainage systems. The sun shone directly in my eyes. A narrow passage led directly through the house into the garden. You will report directly to the boss. The drug works more quickly if it is injected directly into the bloodstream. She wrote directly to the company manager and persuaded him to give her a job. There's a track that leads directly to the reservoir. прямо, в прямом направлении немедленно; не задерживая(сь), тотчас же

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immediately: Both drivers were killed instantly. немедленно, тотчас, незамедлительно

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said or done in a hurry, sometimes without the necessary care or thought: "He looks good for his age. Not that 55 is old," she added hastily. Some thought the government acted too hastily. поспешно, в спешке, на бегу; второпях, наспех опрометчиво, поспешно, необдуманно; впопыхах

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spatula UK /ˈspætʃ.ə.lə a cooking utensil with a wide, flat blade that is not sharp, used especially for lifting food out of pans a small piece of wood used by a doctor to hold someone's tongue down in order to examine their mouth or throat кухонная лопатка (для переворачивания пищи), шпатель

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something that makes progress, movement, or achieving something difficult or impossible: In a number of developing countries, war has been an additional impediment to progress. The lack of funds is a major impediment to research. физический недостаток (обычно связанный с речью) помеха, преграда, препона, препятствие

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/ˈkʌm.bə.səm/ awkward because of being large, heavy, or not effective: cumbersome equipment cumbersome bureaucracy Critics say that the process for amending the Constitution is cumbersome, but others defend it. громоздкий, объёмный обременительный, тягостный

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to remove something or someone, especially by force, from a fixed position: The earthquake dislodged stones from the walls and the roof. The Red Sox need two wins to dislodge the Yankees from first place. Heavy rains have dislodged big slabs of sidewalk in front of the school. It took a professional trapper to dislodge a family of raccoons from my cottage. перемещать, передвигать, смещать; удалять, вытеснять выгонять (зверя из берлоги)

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very energetic, positive, and happy: He wasn't his usual ebullient self. He was openly ebullient after the election. кипящий; вскипающий; переливающийся через край взволнованный, возбуждённый, разорячённыйвызывающий жар, возбуждение (о болезни)

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interested only in your own country or group and not willing to accept different or foreign ideas

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something that causes trouble or makes you annoyed: The report is bound to add a new irritant to international relations. Pollen is an irritant, causing red and sore eyes in sensitive people. раздражитель, раздражающее средство

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an act that is criminal or bad: I cannot be held responsible for the misdeeds of others. She's been making up for her past misdeeds by doing a lot of voluntary work. преступление; злодеяние, правонарушение оплошность, ошибка

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(a cause of) punishment or defeat that is deserved and cannot be avoided: The tax increases proved to be the president's political nemesis. заклятый враг, непримиримый противник, вечный соперникбич, проклятие, (сущее) наказание карающее правосудие; возмездие, кара, наказаниегнев (божий)

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to move or cause something to move around a central point or line: The earth revolves around the sun. The gun turret revolved until the gun was aimed at the advancing soldiers. вращаться; вертеться, поворачиваться вращать; вертеть, поворачивать

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to chase someone or to refuse to leave someone alone, especially because you want to get something from them: Socialists were hounded by the FBI in the 1950s. The reporters wouldn't stop hounding her. гнать, травить собаками; преследовать, загонять добычу (с помощью собак)травить, преследовать, подвергать преследованиям, гонениям (кого-л.)

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to face, meet, or deal with a difficult situation or person: She was confronted by a man wielding a knife. We were confronted with a lot of problems when we tried to buy a house in Germany. He confronted his illness with characteristic bravery. She decided to confront the burglars. The police were confronted by crowds of rioters. As she left the court, she was confronted by angry crowds who tried to block her way. It's an issue we'll have to confront at some point, no matter how unpleasant it is. I thought I would stay calm, but when I was confronted with/by the TV camera, I got very nervous. противостоять, оказывать сопротивление стоять лицом к лицу; сталкиваться лицом к лицу сталкивать (кого-л. с чем-л.)

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to force someone to do something: As a schoolboy he was compelled to wear shorts even in winter. The new circumstances compelled a change in policy. Over the years her work has compelled universal admiration and trust. заставлять, вынуждать, принуждать

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a very strong feeling of wanting to do something repeatedly that is difficult to control: For many people, dieting is a compulsion. He seems to be driven by some kind of inner compulsion. принуждение, насилие

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famous for something bad: one of Mexico's most notorious criminals The company is notorious for paying its bills late. пользующийся дурной славой; печально известный; пресловутый; отъявленный знакомый, известный

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brown jumping insect that makes a loud, high, often repeated noise that you hear esp. at night сверчок

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expressing an idea or opinion clearly and directly that shows a good understanding of what is important: The guide’s incisive comments give us a new perspective on the painting. incisive questions/comments острый, резкий, колкий, язвительный

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the quality of being true, honest, or accurate: Doubts were cast on the veracity of her alibi. His claim of rationality, morality, and veracity guarantees his authority to make assertions about immigration and the behavior of immigrants. правдивость достоверность, точность

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to want to have something very much, especially something that belongs to someone else: She always coveted power but never quite achieved it. The Booker Prize is the most coveted British literary award. жаждать, домогаться, сильно желать

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not suitable or not fitting well with something else: Violence is incongruent with our values and legal system. несоответственный

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(of prices, values, or sales) to fall suddenly: The value of property has slumped. Car sales have slumped dramatically over the past year. an economic slump The airline industry is currently in a slump. to sit or fall heavily and suddenly: She slumped into the chair, exhausted. резкое или внезапное падениер, кризис резко падать (о ценах, спросе на товары)вызывать резкое падение (цен, спроса на товары) бросать, швырять (со стуком)

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unfriendly and not liking something: a hostile crowd The president had a hostile reception in Ohio this morning. I'm not hostile to (= against) the idea of change as such. hostile weather conditions a hostile climate/environment враждебный, неприязненный, недружелюбный

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public approval and praise: Despite the critical acclaim, the novel did not sell well. Hamlet was played by Ion Caramitrou to rapturous acclaim. to give public approval and praise: She was universally/widely/publicly acclaimed for her contribution to the discovery. She is being acclaimed (= publicly recognized) as the greatest dancer of her generation. шумное приветствие гл. громко аплодировать; шумно приветствовать

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to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc.: Small businesses have been exempted from the tax increase. with special permission not to do or pay something: Goods exempt from this tax include books and children's clothes. Pregnant women are exempt from dental charges under the current health system. громко аплодировать; шумно приветствовать

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relating to the body’s process of changing food chemically into a form that it can use: the digestive system пищеварительный

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dishonest or hiding the truth: deceitful behaviour He never struck me as deceitful before. неискренний, лживый; предательский, коварный; изменнический

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to say formally or publicly that you no longer own, support, believe in, or have a connection with something: Her ex-husband renounced his claim to the family house. Gandhi renounced the use of violence. отказываться (обычно путём формального заявления)

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(to cause) to become weak and dry and decay: Grass had withered in the fields. to slowly disappear, lose importance, or become weaker: This country is in danger of allowing its industrial base to wither away. вянуть, сохнуть; блёкнуть, высыхать, увядатьиссушать, лишать силы или свежести

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a group of things or people dealt with at the same time or considered similar in type: The cook brought in a fresh batch of homemade cupcakes. We looked at the job applications in two batches. Stores have been asked to trace any potentially contaminated batches. The latest batch of reports suggests the economy is slowing down. 54,000 letters will be sent out, in batches of 3,000 a day. Batch orders are more cost-effective than purchasing in smaller quantities. There will be a five-day training course for our latest batch of recruits. In a warehouse, several orders are batched together. партия (товара, продукции); серия (изделий) пачка, куча, кипа (о письмах, бумагах) группа (людей) группировать, объединять в группы, комплектовать (с целью дальнейшей обработки)

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a sauce made with meat juices and flour, served with meat and vegetables подливка (из сока жаркого), соус, сок

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to kiss and hold a person in a sexual way: I saw them snogging on the back seat of a bus. I've never snogged (with) a man with a beard. More examples Can't you two stop snogging for five minutes! My sister and her boyfriend snogged on the sofa all night. I didn't really like him, but I snogged him anyway. целоваться и обниматься