Brainscape's Knowledge GenomeTM

Browse over 1 million classes created by top students, professors, publishers, and experts.


See full index

Key Words For Fluency > A > Flashcards

A Flashcards

1
Q

What does his behaviour show?

A

His behaviour shows a total disregard for other people.

Его поведение свидетельствует о полном пренебрежении к окружающим.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
2
Q

How has her work been recently?

A

Her work has been a bit slapdash recently.

В последнее время её работа выполнена кое-как.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
3
Q

What kind of attitude does he have towards life?

A

He has a devil-may-care attitude to life.

Он относится к жизни с безрассудной лёгкостью.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
4
Q

What do some people believe about age?

A

Some people believe that how old you feel is just an attitude of mind.

Некоторые считают, что возраст – это всего лишь вопрос отношения.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
5
Q

What is his attitude towards everything?

A

He’s got such a happy-go-lucky attitude to everything.

У него беспечное отношение ко всему.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
6
Q

What will I give you?

A

Give you my full and undivided attention.

Я уделю тебе всё своё внимание, без остатка.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
7
Q

What does it mean to pay insufficient attention?

A

Pay insufficient attention.

Уделить недостаточно внимания.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
8
Q

What does it mean to pay meticulous attention?

A

Pay meticulous attention to detail.

Уделять особое внимание деталям.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
9
Q

Where was my mind?

A

My mind was elsewhere.

Мои мысли были в другом месте.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
10
Q

What does ‘at the first attempt’ mean?

A

At the first attempt.

С первой попытки.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
11
Q

What kind of attempt is described as poor?

A

Poor/half-hearted/pathetic/feeble attempt.

Слабая/половинчатая/жалкая попытка.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
12
Q

What is a last-ditch attempt?

A

In last-ditch attempt.

Отчаянная попытка.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
13
Q

What is a woolly argument?

A

Woolly argument.

Расплывчатый довод.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
14
Q

What does it mean to have a flaw in your argument?

A

There’s a flaw in your argument.

В твоём аргументе есть изъян.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
15
Q

What happened against my wishes?

A

Much against my wishes, I was forced to do it.

Вопреки моему желанию, я был вынужден это сделать.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
16
Q

What does it mean to give a seal of approval?

A

Give its seal of approval to the deal.

Одобрить сделку.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
17
Q

What did he send as an apology?

A

He sent her some chocolates by way of an apology.

Он послал ей шоколад в качестве извинения.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
18
Q

What does it mean to make untrue allegations?

A

Make untrue allegations.

Делать ложные обвинения.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
19
Q

What do I ask for when I apologize?

A

Please, accept my hearty apologies.

Прошу принять мои искренние извинения.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
20
Q

What is difficult about getting an apology?

A

Getting an apology out of my boyfriend is like getting blood from a stone.

Добиться извинений от моего парня – всё равно что добыть кровь из камня.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
21
Q

How did we arrive at the correct answer?

A

We arrived at the correct answer by a process of elimination.

Мы пришли к правильному ответу методом исключения.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
22
Q

How do some companies pursue their aims?

A

Some companies pursue their aims in a very ruthless way.

Некоторые компании преследуют свои цели весьма жестокими методами.

How well did you know this?
1
Not at all
2
3
4
5
Perfectly
23
Q

What is a laudable aim?

A

Laudable aim/ambition/goal.

Похвальная цель/амбиция/мечта.

24
Q

What is the chief aim?

A

Chief/principal/overriding/primary aim.

Главная/основная/первоочередная цель.

25
Q

What kind of disagreement can be serious?

A

Considerable/profound/fundamental disagreement.

Серьёзные/глубокие/фундаментальные разногласия.

26
Q

What is a legally binding contract?

A

It’s a legally binding contract.

Это юридически обязывающий договор.

27
Q

What does our reputation depend on?

A

Our reputation depends on the fact that we adhere strictly to any agreement we make.

Наша репутация зависит от того, что мы строго соблюдаем любые заключённые соглашения.

28
Q

What does it mean to breach the terms of the agreement?

A

Breach the terms of the agreement.

Нарушить условия договора.

29
Q

What is a tacit agreement?

A

Tacit agreement.

Негласное соглашение.

30
Q

What kind of agreement did my wife and I come to?

A

My wife and I came to an amicable agreement when we split up.

Моя жена и я пришли к мирному соглашению, когда расстались.

31
Q

What kind of advice is impartial?

A

Impartial advice/decision/evidence/judgment.

Беспристрастный совет/решение/доказательство/суждение.

32
Q

What is unsolicited advice?

A

Unsolicited advice.

Непрошеный совет.

33
Q

What kind of advice can you give?

A

A word of advice. Take it from one who knows.

Позвольте дать вам совет. Примите его от знающего.

34
Q

What should you do with my advice?

A

Heed my advice – or take the consequences!

Прислушайся к моему совету — иначе пожалеешь!

35
Q

What disadvantage do children of poor families face?

A

It’s clear that children of poor families are at a disadvantage when it comes to getting into university.

Очевидно, что детям из бедных семей труднее поступить в университет.

36
Q

What is a distinct advantage?

A

Distinct/obvious advantage.

Явное преимущество.

37
Q

How did the day start?

A

The day started with a flurry of activity.

День начался с суеты и активности.

38
Q

What should you avoid?

A

Avoid any kind of strenuous activity.

Избегать любых видов интенсивной активности.

39
Q

What is a bout of depression?

A

A bout of depression/flu/sickness.

Приступ депрессии/гриппа/болезни.

40
Q

What was the marketplace once?

A

This marketplace was once a hive of activity.

Раньше этот рынок был местом кипучей активности.

41
Q

What happened after a quiet spell?

A

After a quiet spell there was a sudden flurry of phone calls.

После спокойного периода произошёл внезапный всплеск телефонных звонков.

42
Q

What is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity?

A

Regular exercise is better than occasional bouts of strenuous activity.

Регулярные занятия спортом лучше, чем редкие вспышки интенсивной активности.

43
Q

What was the place filled with?

A

The place was buzzing with activity.

Место было наполнено оживлением.

44
Q

What kind of politician is he?

A

He’s a typical politician – all talk and no action.

Он типичный политик – всё слова, и никаких действий.

45
Q

What should you take?

A

Take evasive action.

Принять меры для уклонения от опасности.

46
Q

What should you be ready to do?

A

Be ready to swing into action.

Будь готов незамедлительно приступить к действиям.

47
Q

What does it mean to condone violence?

A

Condone violence/such rude behaviour.

Попустительствовать насилию/такому грубому поведению.

48
Q

What should you not change on my account?

A

Please, don’t change your plans on my account.

Пожалуйста, не меняй свои планы ради меня.

49
Q

What does ‘by his own account’ mean?

A

By his own account, he’s quite wealthy.

По его собственным словам, он довольно богат.

50
Q

What kind of person did she marry?

A

She married someone who, by her own account, wasn’t very kind to her.

Она вышла замуж за человека, который, по её словам, был не очень добр к ней.

51
Q

What kind of account can you give?

A

Give a first-hand/eye-witness account.

Дать рассказ из первых уст/очевидца.

52
Q

What do people say about mountain villages?

A

The mountain villages are really worth visiting, by all accounts.

По общему мнению, горные деревни действительно стоят посещения.

53
Q

What kind of account can you give of everything that happened?

A

Give a blow-by-blow account of everything that had happened.

Дать подробный отчёт обо всём, что произошло.

54
Q

What kind of ability do children have?

A

Children of above-average ability.

Дети с выше среднего способностями.

55
Q

What do I have in his ability?

A

I have every confidence in his ability.

Я полностью уверен в его способностях.

56
Q

What should you try to do?

A

Try to do the job to the best of his ability.

Пытаться выполнить работу в меру своих возможностей.

Key Words For Fluency (1 decks)

Brainscape helps you reach your goals faster, through stronger study habits.
© 2024 Bold Learning Solutions. Terms and Conditions