08/01/2024 Flashcards

1
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a first-aid procedure for dislodging an obstruction from a person’s windpipe in which a sudden strong pressure is applied on their abdomen, between the navel and the ribcage.

A

heimlich manoeuvre

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Если кто-то подавится своей рвотой, вы можете заставить кого-то выдохнуть ее, используя маневр Геймлиха.

A

If someone chokes on their vomit, you can get someone exhale it out by using the heimlich manoeuvre.

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3
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a measurable extent of a particular kind, such as length, breadth, depth, or height.
“the final___________of the pond were 14 ft x 8 ft”

A

dimensions

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4
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ампула

A

vial

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5
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У отказа от стероидов есть огромные недостатки.

A

There are huge drawbacks to coming off of steroids.

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6
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щитовидные железы

A

thyroid glands

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7
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солнечное сплетение

A

solar plexus

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8
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a small cupboard, often in a bathroom, in which medicines and toiletries are kept.

A

medicine cabinet

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9
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able to adapt or be adapted to many different functions or activities.
“a _______sewing machine”

A

versatile

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10
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открытый настежь

A

(wide) open

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11
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the unpleasant smell of a person’s unwashed body.

A

BO (body odour)

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12
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the sound produced by a sudden rush of air or liquid.

A

(to) swoosh

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13
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the sound of moving water around your mouth + a basketball shot that goes through the basket without touching the backboard or rim.

A

(to) swish

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14
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a round handle that you turn to open a door

A

doorknob

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15
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The meaning of _______is a network of electrical transmission lines connecting a multiplicity of generating stations to loads over a wide area.

A

power grid

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16
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the main pipe in a water supply system.

A

water main

17
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To cover someone, something, or oneself with foam, typically from soap.

A

to lather (up)

18
Q

Он вышел на улицу, чтобы выкурить сигарету.

A

He stepped outside for a cigarette.

19
Q

The meaning of_________is a joke that is understood only by people with special knowledge about something.

A

inside joke

20
Q

a person who interrupts a performer or public speaker with derisive or aggressive comments or abuse.

A

hecklers