#1 Flashcards

Различные слова и словосочетания на английском

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to gain an understanding or proficiency in something
«I’ve d______ed a s____ f__ cycling while living in the country»

A

I’ve developed a sense for cycling while living in the country

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enjoying smth to the fullest

«I’m s_____ing the moment»

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I’m savouring the moment

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a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc

«Did you remember to get on to the p______ about the shower?»

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Did you remember to get on to the plumber about the shower?

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to produce something, often using a particular substance or material

«He m___ a chocolate cake»

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He made a chocolate cake

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About repeating routine action

«I always d_ my homework»

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I always do my homework

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to make something such as a fire or cigarette stop burning

«Would you mind p___ing your cigarette o__, please?»

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Would you mind putting your cigarette out, please?

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to try to do something, especially something difficult

«He a_____ed a joke, but no one laughed»

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He attempted a joke, but no one laughed

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the busy part of the day when towns and cities are crowded
«I don’t want to go in the r___ h___. Let’s wait for the end»

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I don’t want to go in the rush hour. Let’s wait for the end

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to include someone or something in an activity
«The accident i_____ed two cars and a truck»

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The accident involved two cars and a truck

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to have as a plan or purpose
«I i_____ t_ pay off my debts in one year»

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I intend to pay off my debts in one year

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to bring the memory of a past event into your mind
«The old man r_____ed the city as it had been before the war»

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The old man recalled the city as it had been before the war

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something that you remember slightly, but not very well
«I had a d__ r___________ of having met her before»

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I had a dim recollection of having met her before

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one can do anything one wants in life
«The world is your o_____»

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The world is your oyster

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anything that happens, especially something important or unusual
«Graduation ceremony was very important for me. I have spent 4 days to prepare to this e____»

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Graduation ceremony was very important for me. I spent 4 days to prepare to this event

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correct or suitable for a particular purpose
«I didn’t need English language at school, but now it is r_______ for me, because I’m going to English PhD program»

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I don’t need English language at school, but now it is relevant for me, because I’m going to English PhD program

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to reach a point where no more progress can be made
«When I work out a lot, my muscles often h__ t__ w___»

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When I work out a lot, my muscles often hit the wall

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to succeed in understanding something difficult or strange
“I find it hard to g__ m_ m___ a_____ such complex issues”

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I find it hard to get my mind around such complex issues

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making sure your head is ready to work at its best
“p____ y___ m___”

A

prime your mind

19
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extremely crowded or full to capacity
“Trains were j__-______ with holidaymakers”

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Trains were jam-packed with holidaymakers

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to force a lot of people or things into a small space
“Every avenue leading to the fair was
c______”

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Every avenue leading to the fair was
crammed

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to do many things in a short period of time
“I had to c___ three countries into a week’s business trip”

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I had to cram three countries into a week’s business trip