65. Flashcards
to feel pleased and excited about something that is going to happen
look forward to something
look forward to doing something
i’m really looking forward to seeing him
sometimes said by people in a friendly way just before drinking an alcoholic drink together
informal humorous
bottoms up!
to not be a serious problem; to not be at all surprising or important
informal
no big deal
to suggest or think of an idea or plan
come up with something
she’s come up with some amazing scheme to double her income
a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen in the near future
anticipation
The children were breathless with anticipation
to make a strong decision
determine
The doctors are still unable to determine what is wrong
A stubborn person is determined to do what he or she wants and refuses to do anything else
stubborn
a strong but temporary feeling of liking someone
crush
Tim has a crush on Jennifer
a phone that is connected to a phone system by radio instead of by a wire, and which can therefore be used anywhere where its signals can be received
cell phone
(an expression of) understanding and care for someone else’s suffering
sympathy
I have no sympathy for people who say they can’t find work, but are really just too lazy to look
a person who formally requests something, especially a job, or to study at a college or university
applicant
there were over 50 applicants for the job
the speed at which someone or something moves, or with which something happens or changes
pace
we started to walk at a much faster pace
to make something untidy or dirty
mess (something) up
I hate wearing hats they always mess up my hair.
a small container for carrying coins, paper money, and credit cards, used especially by women
wallet
to make or try to make a person or an animal angry
provoke
to provoke an argument
in every part, or during the whole period of time
throughout
The same loss apply throughout much of Europe
a bar
pub
we are all going to the pub after work
showing that you are confident, in control, and expect to be respected and obeyed
authoritative
an authoritative guide
firm and not changing in your friendship with or support for a person or an organization, or in your belief in your principles
loyal
she’s very loyal to her friends
to refuse to do something that you are told to do
disobey
how dare you disobey me?
the position or purpose that someone or something has in a situation, organization, society, or relationship
role
This part of the brain place an important role in learning
able to do something well
competent
A competent swimmer
a person who gives a younger or less experienced person help and advice over a period of time, especially at work or school
formal
mentor
the date printed on the container of an item for sale, especially food or medicine, after which the item can no longer be sold and should not be used
expiry date
A lot of food is still edible at the time of its expiry date
twice as big or as much
twofold
ia twofold increase in the price of natural gas
very good, beautiful, or deserving to be admired
magnificent
A Magnificent view
to fail an exam or course of study
INFORMAL
flunk
I flunked my Biology exam.
1 - NOUN
a reduction in price
скидка
2 - VERB REDUCE
to reduce the price of something
снижать цену, делать скидку
3 - VERB IGNORE
to ignore something because you do not believe that it is true or that it will happen
не принимать в расчет
discount
1 - They offer a 10 percent discount on rail travel for students.
2 - discounted goods/rates
3 - You shouldn’t discount the possibility of him coming back.
to become sick or die because you do not have enough food, or to make someone sick or die because they do not have enough food
страдать, умирать от голода, морить голодом
starve
Many people have starved to death in parts of Africa.
1 - NOUN
a person or organization that gives money to support an activity, event, etc
спонсор
2 - VERB
to give money to someone to support an activity, event, or organization, sometimes as a way to advertise your company or product
финансировать, спонсировать
sponsor
2 - The event is sponsored by local companies.
UK a sponsored walk (= a walk for charity)
an unfriendly attitude shown to someone or something, especially by intentionally ignoring or showing no interest in them:
cold shoulder
give someone/something the cold shoulder
His wife was angry and giving him the cold shoulder.
get the cold shoulder
The young entrepreneur got the cold shoulder from the business establishment.
