401-500 Flashcards
mover
грузчик / движущая сила / инициатор
The movers carried the furniture into the house. She was a key mover in the project. He is a mover of new ideas.
nerve
нерв / смелость, наглость
The doctor explained how the optic nerve works. She had the nerve to ask for a raise. He lost his nerve before the speech.
nomad
кочевник
The desert was home to many nomads. He lived like a digital nomad, working from different countries.
olive
оливка, маслина / оливковый цвет
She added olives to the salad. His jacket was olive green.
ounce
унция (мера веса), малое количество
There are sixteen ounces in a pound. She didn’t show an ounce of regret.
ozone
озон
he ozone layer protects us from harmful rays. There was a strong smell of ozone after the storm.
panel
панель, комиссия, жюри
The control panel was full of buttons. The discussion panel included experts from different fields.
patch
заплатка, участок, кусок
He sewed a patch on his jeans. A small patch of grass grew in the yard. They fixed a security patch in the software.
peach
персик / персиковый цвет
She bought a basket of peaches. Her dress was a soft peach color.
pearl
жемчуг, жемчужина
She wore a necklace made of pearls. This book is a pearl of wisdom.
pedal
педаль
Press the brake pedal to stop the car. She pushed the bicycle pedal with force.
phase
фаза, этап
The project is in its final phase. The moon goes through different phases.
polio
полиомиелит
Polio was once a serious health threat. Vaccination helped to eradicate polio. – Вакцинация помогла искоренить полиомиелит.
porch
крыльцо, веранда
They sat on the porch and watched the sunset. The house has a large front porch.
prawn
креветка (крупная)
She ordered grilled prawns for dinner. Prawns are larger than shrimp.
prick
укол, прокол, колоть
He felt a sharp prick in his finger. Be careful not to prick yourself with the needle.
probe
зонд, расследование, исследовать
The scientist sent a space probe to Mars. The police are conducting a probe into the case.
prose
проза
He prefers poetry to prose. The novel was written in simple prose.
pulse
пульс, ритм
The doctor checked her pulse. The music had a strong pulse.
query
запрос, вопрос, уточнять
She sent a query about her bank account. If you have any queries, please ask.
radar
радар, система обнаружения
The ship was detected by radar. The police used radar to check the speed of cars.
rally
митинг, собрание, ралли (гонка)
Thousands attended the political rally. He participated in a car rally.
relay
эстафета, передавать сигнал
They won the 4x100m relay race. The news was relayed to the public.
relic
реликвия, остаток прошлого
This artifact is a relic of ancient history. The old castle is a relic of the past.
rider
всадник, наездник, пассажир
The rider controlled the horse skillfully. The train rider was reading a book.
ridge
хребет, гребень, выступ
We climbed to the top of the mountain ridge. The roof has a narrow ridge running along the top.
rival
соперник, конкурент
They have been business rivals for years. He defeated his main rival in the final match.
route
маршрут, путь
This is the fastest route to the airport. The delivery truck follows the same route every day.
salon
салон
She went to the beauty salon to get her hair done. The artist exhibited his paintings in a famous Parisian salon.
salsa
сальса (танец, соус)
They love dancing salsa every weekend. She made fresh salsa with tomatoes and chili peppers.
scent
запах, аромат
The scent of roses filled the room. The dog picked up the scent of the missing person.
scuba
акваланг, подводное плавание
He took scuba diving lessons last summer. She bought new scuba gear for her trip to the Maldives.
slang
сленг, жаргон
Teenagers often use slang when they talk. This word is common in American slang.
slash
косая черта, разрез, сокращать
Use a slash (/) to separate options in the form. The company slashed prices for the holiday sale. He slashed the fabric with a knife.
sneer
насмешка, презрительная улыбка / насмехаться
He gave a sneer and walked away. She sneered at his attempts to impress her.
spark
искра, вспышка / разжигать
The fire started with a single spark. The fire started with a single spark.
spite
злоба, делать назло
She ignored him out of spite. In spite of the rain, we continued our journey.
squad
отряд, команда, бригада
The rescue squad arrived quickly. He joined a basketball squad.
stack
стопка, куча / складывать в стопку
There was a stack of books on the desk. He stacked the plates neatly in the cupboard.
stake
кол, ставка, доля (в бизнесе)
He drove a wooden stake into the ground. She has a 10% stake in the company. They played poker with high stakes.
stock
запас, акция, ассортимент
The store has a large stock of goods. He bought shares of Apple stock. We need to stock up on food for winter.
stool
табурет, стул без спинки
He sat on a wooden stool. The bar was full of high stools.
surge
волна, резкий рост, всплеск
There was a sudden surge in electricity. The crowd surged forward. A surge of emotions overwhelmed him.
taunt
насмешка, язвительное замечание / насмехаться
He ignored their cruel taunts. She taunted him about his mistake.
theme
тема, мотив
The theme of the book is love and betrayal. The party had a Halloween theme.
thigh
бедро
He injured his thigh while running. She wore a dress with a high slit on the thigh.
torch
факел, фонарик
He carried a burning torch through the cave. She used a torch to light the way.
trait
черта характера, особенность
Honesty is one of his best traits. This plant has a unique genetic trait.
tramp
бродяга, тяжелая поступь / бродяжничать
The old tramp wandered the streets. We heard the tramp of soldiers’ boots.
trial
суд, испытание, пробный
The murder trial lasted for months. The vaccine is still in its trial phase. You can get a free trial of this software.
tribe
племя
The ancient tribe lived in the mountains. He feels like an outsider in his own tribe.
troop
отряд, войска, группа
A troop of soldiers marched through the city. The scouts moved in a small troop.
trunk
ствол (дерева), багажник, хобот
The elephant lifted water with its trunk. He put the suitcase in the car trunk. The old tree had a thick trunk.
tulip
тюльпан
She planted tulips in the garden. The Netherlands is famous for its tulip fields.
tutor
репетитор, наставник
He hired a tutor to improve his English. The university provides tutors for struggling students.
venue
место проведения (мероприятия)
The concert venue was packed with people. They chose a beautiful venue for their wedding.
villa
вилла, загородный дом
They rented a villa by the sea. The wealthy businessman owns a luxurious villa.
vomit
рвота, тошнить
He felt sick and vomited after eating spoiled food. The smell made her want to vomit.
voter
избиратель, голосующий
Every voter has the right to express their opinion. Young voters are crucial in the upcoming election.
waist
талия
She wore a belt around her waist. He has a slim waist.
weave
ткать, плести
She can weave beautiful patterns into fabric. The spider wove a web in the corner.
wheat
пшеница
Farmers harvested the wheat in late summer. This bread is made from whole wheat flour.
widow
вдова
She became a widow after her husband passed away. The widow lived alone for many years.
width
ширина
The width of the table is two meters. He measured the width of the door before buying new furniture.
worse
хуже
The weather is getting worse. His condition is much worse than yesterday.
wreck
крушение, обломки, разрушать
The ship wreck was found at the bottom of the ocean. The storm wrecked their house.
yacht
яхта
They spent the weekend on a yacht. He dreams of owning a luxury yacht.
zebra
зебра
A zebra has black and white stripes. We saw a zebra at the zoo.
since
с тех пор, поскольку
I haven’t seen her since last summer. Since it’s raining, we should stay inside. – Поскольку идёт дождь, нам лучше остаться внутри.
worst
самый худший
This was the worst day of my life. He made the worst decision possible.
acute
острый, серьезный
“He felt an acute pain in his chest. – Он почувствовал острую боль в груди.
The country is facing an acute shortage of food. – Страна сталкивается с острой нехваткой продовольствия.”
ample
обильный, достаточный
“We have ample time to finish the project. – У нас достаточно времени, чтобы закончить проект.
There is ample space in the room. – В комнате достаточно места.”
balky
упрямый, строптивый
“The balky horse refused to move. – Упрямая лошадь отказалась двигаться.
His balky behavior made negotiations difficult. “
bossy
властный, любящий командовать
She is too bossy and tells everyone what to do. His bossy attitude annoys his coworkers.
dated
устаревший, старомодный
This dress looks dated. His ideas are very dated.
dense
плотный, густой
The forest was so dense that no sunlight could pass through. This book is quite dense with information.
erect
прямой, воздвигать
He stood erect with his shoulders back. They erected a monument in his honor.
fatal
смертельный, роковой
The accident was fatal. He made a fatal mistake in his calculations.
fixed
фиксированный, неподвижный
The price is fixed and cannot be changed. His gaze was fixed on the horizon.
fluid
жидкость, текучий
Water is a fluid. His movements were smooth and fluid.
funky
странный, необычный, стильный
He wore a funky hat. – Он надел необычную (стильную) шляпу.
The club was playing some funky music.
gaudy
безвкусный, кричащий
She wore a gaudy pink dress with too many sequins. The decorations were too gaudy for my taste.
godly
благочестивый, божественный
She lived a godly life. He was admired for his godly wisdom.
grand
величественный, грандиозный
The palace looked grand. He has grand plans for the future.
gross
грубый, отвратительный, валовой
His behavior was gross and inappropriate. The company’s gross income increased this year. That food looks gross! – Эта еда выглядит отвратительно!
hairy
волосатый, страшный (разг.)
The dog was big and hairy. The situation got a bit hairy. – Ситуация стала немного страшной (опасной).
inert
инертный, вялый
The gas is chemically inert. He lay inert on the couch all day.
known
известный
She is known for her kindness. This is a well-known fact.
later
позже
I’ll call you later. See you later!
lousy
lousy – паршивый, отвратительный
The weather is lousy today. He did a lousy job.
moody
капризный, угрюмый
She gets moody when she’s tired. His moody behavior made it hard to talk to him.
moral
моральный, нравственный; мораль
It was a moral decision. The moral of the story is that honesty is the best policy.
muddy
грязный, мутный
The road was muddy after the rain. The water in the river looked muddy.
naval
военно - морской
He served in the naval forces. There is a naval base near the city.
needy
нуждающийся
The organization helps needy families. He always acts so needy in relationships.
noble
благородный, знатный
He came from a noble family. Helping others is a noble thing to do.
petty
мелочный, незначительный
Stop arguing over petty things! He was too petty to admit he was wrong.
picky
привередливый, разборчивый
She is very picky about food. He’s a picky customer.
prime
главный, первоклассный, расцвет
This is a prime location for a hotel. He is in the prime of his life.
prior
предшествующий, более важный
I have a prior commitment, so I can’t come. Prior experience is required for this job.
