Atomic Habits Flashcards
c_________ discoveries
(= убедительный, неопровержимый)
compelling discoveries
compelling If a reason, argument, etc is compelling, it makes you believe it or accept it because it is so strong
compelling evidence / arguments
_______ principles
(= continuing to exist for a long time,
неизменные принципы)
lasting principles
continuing to exist for a long time; durable
продолжительный, прочный
a lasting friendship
lasting damage
Her words left a lasting impression on me.
I formed several lasting friendships at college.
The training was of no lasting value.
What’s the difference between
lasting
long lasting
everlasting
lasting->long lasting (durability, about products)->everlasting (emotional and poetic context)
▎Lasting something that endures for a significant period but may not imply an indefinite duration.
Collocations:
a lasting impression / change / relationship
• The workshop made a lasting impression on the participants, inspiring them to take action.
▎Long-lasting something that is designed or expected to last for an extended period, often implying durability and resilience.
Collocations:
- Long-lasting battery / effects / paint
▎Everlasting Something that lasts forever or for an indefinite time, often used in a more poetic or emotional context.
Collocations:
- Everlasting love / memories / peace
Example Sentence: They exchanged vows, promising to share their everlasting love through all of life’s challenges.
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In summary, “lasting” refers to something that endures, “long-lasting” emphasizes durability over time, and “everlasting” suggests an infinite duration, often with a more emotional or idealistic connotation.
lasting
[collocations]
lasting friendships / relationships
a lasting impression on
a lasting impact on
lasting influence on
a lasting contribution to
a lasting peace
lasting happiness
lasting harm
That’s what I said, to my _______ shame.
That’s what i said to my everlasting shame
A poor diet will u________ lead to illness.
(= in the end, finally)
A poor diet will ultimately lead to illness.
Ultimately, you’ll have to make the decision yourself.
He is ultimately responsible for the actions of the rebels he leads.
His strategy ultimately failed, however.
The u__ g__ of science is to understand objective reality, the best way we know how, and that’s based on evidence.
(= конечная цель, final or the most important)
The ultimate goal of science is to understand objective reality, the best way we know how, and that’s based on evidence.
/ˈʌltɪmət/
**ultimate ** final or most important
конечный, окончательный
the ultimate aim/solution
the ultimate goal/purpose
missile an explosive weapon that can travel long distances through the air
UK /ˈmɪsaɪl/ US /ˈmɪsəl/
реактивный снаряд, ракета
nuclear missiles
a missile attack
to overlook
overlook to not notice or consider something; miss
не замечать
He seems to have overlooked one important fact.
It is easy to overlook the significance of this change.
In my hurry to finish the exam I had overlooked part of one of the questions.
And when we’ve done something a thousand times, we begin to _______ things.
(= not to notice)
And when we’ve done something a thousand times, we begin to overlook things.
I think you may have ________ one minor detail.
(= not noticed; missed)
I think you may have overlooked one minor detail.
So the beautiful landscapes are ______ of people.
(= there are no people there, completely without people)
So the beautiful landscapes are devoid of people.
лишенный чего-либо
His voice was devoid of emotion.
devoid of
devoid of something
completely without something
лишенный чего-либо
His voice was devoid of emotion.
You are inconsiderate and absolutely d_________ of emotion.
[completely without]
You are inconsiderate and absolutely devoid of emotion.
devoid of something
completely without something
The letter was devoid of warmth and feeling.
The land is almost devoid of vegetation.
enticing
something that is enticing is so attractive and interesting that you want to have it or know more about it
/ɪnˈtaɪsɪŋ/
заманчивый, соблазнительный
The offer was too enticing to refuse.
An enticing smell came from the kitchen.
The idea of two weeks in the sun sounds very enticing.
proximity
how near one thing is to another, or the fact of being near something
близость
What’s good about this hotel is its proximity to the airport.
And don’t we look e_______ ?
(= tempting, appealing)
And don’t we look enticing?
something that is enticing attracts you to it by offering you advantages or pleasure
a stretcher
впасть в кому
быть в коме
выйти из комы
to fall/slip into a coma
to be in a/the coma
to come out of (the/a) coma
coma /ˈkəʊmə/
[pronunciation]
leukaemia (BrE)
leukemia (AmE)
/luːˈkiːmiə/
I tried to ______ the news as gently as I could.
(= to be the first to tell somebody some bad news)
I tried to break the news as gently as I could.
There’s no easy way to break the news.
to break the news
to tell someone about something bad that has just happened and may have an effect on them
His initial ____ of euphoria was quickly followed by dismay.
(= rush, a sudden increase of a strong feeling)
His initial surge of euphoria was quickly followed by dismay.
She felt a sudden surge of anger.
a surge of excitement / adrenaline etc.
He was a member of the __ baseball team.
(= the main team that represents a college or high school, especially in sports competitions, AmE)
He was a member of the varsity baseball team.
varsity /ˈvɑː.sə.ti/
used to describe sports teams at schools or colleges that are at the most skilled level of play
химиотерапия
chemotherapy treatments
/ˌkiːməʊˈθerəpi/
Informal
chemo /ˈkiːməʊ/
площадка для веролета
a helipad
синдром самозванца
impostor syndrome
/ɪmˈpɒs.tə ˌsɪn.drəʊm/
And I said, you should get the _________ in your pants.
(= выпуклость, a curved shape sticking out from the surface of something)
And I said, you should get the bulge in your pants.
What, am I supposed to be appreciative of your __________ enthusiasm?
(= lacking enthusiasm and effort / svaga entusiam)
/əˈpriː.ʃə.tɪv/ благодарный, признательный
What, am I supposed to be appreciative of your lackluster enthusiasm?
a lackluster performance
a lackluster response
The patient was put on a _________.
(= подключить к аппарату искусственного дыхания)
The patient was put on a ventilator.
/ˈven.tɪ.leɪ.tər/
[его] подключили к аппарату искусственного дыхания - его отключили от…
he was put on a ventilator -
he was taken off the ventilator
/ˈven.tɪ.leɪ.tər/
trajectory
[pronunciation]
/trəˈdʒek.tər.i/
Good habits make time your ______
Bad habits make time your enemy.
( = союзник; someone who helps and supports someone else)
Good habits make time your ally.
Bad habits make time your enemy.
/ˈæl.aɪ/
He is a genius, but also a ______ and a collector.
(= someone who collects things that they do not need)
He is a genius, but also a pack rat and a collector.
a pack rat (US idiom)
[… and who] wish to __ the courage and the will to defend our civilisation.
(= increase your courage or strength, especially with an effort)
[… and who] wish to summon the courage and the will to defend our civilisation.
to summon (up) the courage/ the will / the energy / the strength
trajectory
[pronunciation]
/trəˈdʒek.tər.i/
On the 12th of April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the ______ human to venture into space.
(= самый первый)
to venture - to go somewhere even though you know that it might be dangerous or unpleasant
On the 12th of April 1961, Yuri Gagarin became the first ever human to venture into space.
first ever used to emphasize that something is happening for the first time
• She won her country’s first ever Olympic medal.
Her job is to ______ the law.
(= обеспечивать соблюдение закона, защищать закон)
Her job is to uphold the law.
/ʌpˈhəʊld/
uphold something to support something that you think is right and make sure that it continues to exist
to uphold human rights / the truth / the law
We have a certain image to _____.
(= поддерживать, keep up, live up to)
We have a certain image to uphold.
So my mom’s already picked a date, venue, and caterer for the wedding, but nothing’s __ __ s__.
(= everything can be changed, ничто не высечено в камне)
So my mom’s already picked a date, venue, and caterer for the wedding, but nothing’s set in stone.
carved/set in stone
(of a decision, plan, etc.) unable to be changed
- These rules are not set in stone.
Wendell had a _______ dream about that.
(= повторяющийся сон)
Wendell had a recurring dream about that.
That’s been a ________ problem.
(= повторяющаяся)
That’s been a recurring problem.
/rɪˌkɜːrɪŋ/
recurring happening many times, or happening again
a recurring theme/ dream /
recurring expenses
Oh, and if you g___ the i___ to do any recording, the recorder is charging in the back office.
(= to want to do something very much and as soon as possible)
Oh, and if you get the itch to do any recording, the recorder is charging in the back office.
The next time you get the itch to go outdoors, I highly recommend you do it.
an itch for adventure / more independance
Archimedes once said, Give me a ____ long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.
(= рычаг)
a fulcrum = точка опоры
Archimedes once said, Give me a lever long enough and a fulcrum on which to place it, and I shall move the world.
uk /ˈliː.vər/ us /ˈlev.ɚ/
You’re just a __ in the game.
( = пешка)
You’re just a pawn in the game.
I don’t want to _______ myself into a life style I don’t enjoy.
(= categorize, label, usually disapproving)
I don’t want to pigeonhole myself into a life style I don’t enjoy.
I just didn’t want to be ____________.
(= labelled, classified)
I just didn’t want to be pigeonholed.
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable _____ of engineering.
She performed remarkable ___s of organization for the company.
(= something difficult needing a lot of skill, strength, courage, etc. to achieve it)
The Eiffel Tower is a remarkable feat of engineering.
She performed remarkable feats of organization for the company.
This was ___ ____ feat.
Это было нелёгкое дело. / Это был практически подвиг.
This was no mean feat.
Raising a kid alone is no mean feat.
It’s not always easy to d_____ what is right or what is wrong in certain situations.
( = to see, recognize, or understand something that is not clear;
distinguish, recognise, spot)
It’s not always easy to discern what is right or what is wrong in certain situations.
/dɪˈsɜːn/
Museum curators have been known to ___ the difference
between an authentic piece of art and an expertly produced counterfeit
even though they can’t tell you precisely which details tipped them off.
(= spot, recognise, distinguish)
Museum curators have been known to discern the difference
between an authentic piece of art and an expertly produced counterfeit
even though they can’t tell you precisely which details tipped them off.
lieutenant
[pronunciation]
UK /lefˈten.ənt/
US /luːˈten.ənt/
Suddenly, I have a feeling of ___ doom.
( = обреченность, undergång; a sense that something tragic or life threatening is about to happen)
Suddenly, I have a feeling of impending doom.
impending
[collocations]
impending doom / death / disaster
impending retirement
used to refer to an event, usually something unpleasant or unwanted, that is going to happen soon:
The player announced his impending retirement from international football.
counterfeit jewellery/passports/coins
[pronunciation]
counterfeit = fake
/ˈkaʊn.tə.fɪt/
/ˈdʒuː.əl.ri/
The _____ are in your ____.
(Преимущество / шансы на твоей стороне).
The odds are in your favour.
The _____ are totally stacked against you.
(= шансы, преимущество)
The odds are totally stacked against you.
She get a____ if she doesn’t get outside enough.
(= impatient; not able to keep still)
She get antsy if she doesn’t get outside enough.
North Am, informal
Maybe you start to get a_____ around the time of day you normally work out.
(= impatient; not able to keep still)
Maybe you start to get antsy around the time of day you normally work out.
North Am, informal
Implementation intentions ______ both of these cues.
(= get as much advantage or profit as possible from something that you have; (эффективно) использовать, задействовать)
Implementation intentions leverage both of these cues.
Br /ˈliːvərɪdʒ/
Am /ˈlevərɪdʒ/
The company needs to leverage its resourses.
This system will help you to leverage your time so that you get more done.
laundry detergent
UK washing powder/liquid
Laundry detergent is a type of detergent (cleaning agent) used for cleaning dirty laundry (clothes). Laundry detergent is manufactured in powder (washing powder) and liquid form.
Take v__ exercise for several hours a week.
She was a v__ opponent of the government.
(= **very active, determined or full of energy, energeticÄÄ)
Take vigorous exercise for several hours a week.
She was a vigorous opponent of the government.
An implementation intention s___ a___ foggy notions like “I want to work out more” or “I want to be more productive”.
(= removes, gets rid of something completely)
An implementation intention sweeps away foggy notions like “I want to work out more” or “I want to be more productive”.
Any doubts had long since been swept away.
And all the good you’ve done will soon get s__ __.
(= disappeared)
And all the good you’ve done will soon get swept away.
to sweep away to completely destroy something or make something disappear
- houses swept away by the floods
- A sudden feeling of grief swept all my anger away.
In fact, she didn’t __ __ talking to them at all.
(= intend, планировать, намереваться)
In fact, she didn’t plan on talking to them at all.
plan on doing something to intend to do something
Norma and I __ __ getting married.
(= intend, планировать, намереваться)
Norma and I plan on getting married.
[pronunciation]
cafeteria
/ˌkæfəˈtɪəriə/
[pronunciation]
bagel
/ˈbeɪ.ɡəl/
On a dark street, people act w__ and g__.
(= cautious, careful when dealing with somebody/something because you think that there may be a danger or problem)
On a dark street, people act wary and guarded.
BrE /ˈweəri/ AmE /ˈweri/
guarded /ˈɡɑːdɪd/
careful; not showing feelings or giving much information; cautious
I’m a w__ person.
(= cautious, försiktig)
I’m a wary person.
I’m very w__ __ appearing in public, so I want to thank you for coming to see me.
(= feeling or showing caution about possible dangers or problems)
I’m very wary of appearing in public, so I want to thank you for coming to see me.
Did someone leave the f__ on?
(= tap, кран)
Did someone leave the faucet on?
/ˈfɔːsɪt/
BrE tap
AmE faucet
Apples were o__ in the __ where I could see them.
(= not hidden)
Apples were out in the open where I could see them.
out in the open (= not hidden or secret)
The discovery led to a f__ of a__ in Washington.
(= бурной деятельности)
The discovery led to a flurry of activity in Washington.
a flurry [usually singular] an occasion when there is a lot of activity, interest, excitement, etc. within a short period of time
Most women don’t o___ their wardrobes from season to season.
(= completely change)
Most women don’t overhaul their wardrobes from season to season.
/ˌəʊvəˈhɔːl/ (verb)
to overhaul completely change something, especially by getting rid of some people or things and replacing them with others
I’ll o__ the menu all right.
(= completely change)
I’ll overhaul the menu all right.
Humans are prone to __ __ exaggerated versions of reality.
(= be tricked into believing something that is not true)
Humans are prone to fall for exaggerated versions of reality.
All g__ and sentimental?
(= overly sentimental and romantic, schmaltzy, corny)
All gooey and sentimental?
/ˈɡu·i/
Yes, well, don’t get all g__ on me now.
(= don’t tell me all these overly sentimental things)
Yes, well, don’t get all gooey on me now.
You came to get away from the __ pace of your life as an executive in the city.
(= dangerously or extremely fast, carelessly fast and dangerous)
You came to get away from the breakneck pace of your life as an executive in the city.
/ˈbreɪknek/
to drive at breakneck speed
They were riding along at breakneck speed/at a breakneck pace.
How about a glass of __ to ease us into the mood?
(= что-то газированное; a beverage with the small bubbles of gas)
How about a glass of fizz to ease us into the mood?
I just have an __ to violence of any kind.
(= a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something)
I just have an aversion to violence of any kind.
Br /əˈvɜːʃn/
Am /əˈvɜːrʒn/
She has a strong __ to snakes, almost amounting to a phobia.
(= a strong feeling of not liking somebody/something)
amount to - to be equal to or the same as something, приравнивать
She has a strong aversion to snakes, almost amounting to a phobia.
The story kicked off a f___ of tweets and news headlines.
(= безумное количество, a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control)
The story kicked off a frenzy of tweets and news headlines.
frenzy (of something) безумие
The audience was in a f__, you know, they were all excited.
(= a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control; безумие)
The audience was in a frenzy, you know, they were all excited.
The speaker worked the crowd up into a f__.
(= a state of great activity and strong emotion that is often violent or frightening and not under control; безумие)
The speaker worked the crowd up into a frenzy.
Keeping a sheep in the garden is a __ way of keeping the grass short!
(= new and original, not like anything seen before)
Keeping a sheep in the garden is a novel way of keeping the grass short!
often approving
Br /ˈnɒvl/ Am /ˈnɑːvl/
a novel idea/suggestion/feather
The plan sounded rather novel.
brain circuitry
brain circuitry
/ˈsɜːkɪtri/
A large sum has been __ for buying new books for the library.
(= given officially for a particular purpose)
A large sum has been allocated for buying new books for the library.
allocate /ˈæləkeɪt/
Humans are __ animals. We want to fit in, to bond with others, and to earn the respect and approval of peers.
(= стадные)
Humans are herd animals. We want to fit in, to bond with others, and to earn the respect and approval of peers.
The operation p__ a complete success.
(= turned out; showed a particular result after a period of time)
The operation proved a complete success.
Iran’s ballistic missiles p__ to be a significant risk to this area.
(= turned out; showed a particular result after a period of time)
Iran’s ballistic missiles proved to be a significant risk to this area.
You know, I don’t normally s__ __ a
a black car, but this is really nice.
(= spend a lot of money on something that you do not really need; раскошелиться)
You know, I don’t normally splurge on a black car, but this is really nice.
informal
If you work in a job where everyone wears expensive suits, then you’ll be __ to splurge on one as well.
(= tending to do something)
If you work in a job where everyone wears expensive suits, then you’ll be inclined to splurge on one as well.
/ɪnˈklaɪnd/
Some people are not __ to show their feelings in public.
(= tending to do something)
Some people are not inclined to show their feelings in public.
He was a f__ believer __ hard work.
(= not likely to change)
He was a firm believer in hard work.
He __ __ a plan to raise his children to become chess prodigies.
(= explained or presented a plan clearly)
He laid out a plan to raise his children to become chess prodigies.
collocates:
lay out ideas, principles, or plans
They loved playing chess. They couldn’t __ enough __ it.
(= не могли наиграться)
They loved playing chess. They couldn’t get enough of it.
She wants to __ __ shape.
(= прийти в форму)
She wants to get in shape.
or: get into shape
The subject who was unawere of the r__ would immidiately become bewildrad.
( = a trick intended to deceive someone)
The subject who was unawere of the ruse would immidiately become bewildrad.
/ruːz/
To begin each experiment, the subject entered the room with a group of
strangers. __ __ them, the other participants were actors
planted by the researcher and instructed to deliver scripted answers to certain questions.
(= without a particular person knowing, они не знали)
To begin each experiment, the subject entered the room with a group of
strangers. Unbeknownst to them, the other participants were actors
planted by the researcher and instructed to deliver scripted answers to certain questions.
/ˌʌn.bɪˈnəʊnst/
UK: unbeknown
Running against the __ of your culture requires extreme effort.
(= do something different from what is normal or natural)
Running against the grain of your culture requires extreme effort.
be/go against the grain
to be or do something different from what is normal or natural
It really goes against the grain to have to work on a Sunday.
But it goes a__ the grain of everything I believe in.
(= do something different from what is normal or natural)
But it goes against the grain of everything I believe in.
We trim our hedges and mow our lawn because we don’t want to be the s__ of the neighborhood.
( = a person who is lazy and dirty or untidy)
We trim our hedges and mow our lawn because we don’t want to be the slob of the neighborhood.
informal, disapproving
She had neither the time nor the i__ to help them.
(= a feeling that makes you want to do something, желание, склонность)
She had neither the time nor the inclination to help them.
inclination (towards/for sth/to do sth ) She lacked any inclination for housework.
__ __ me, some strings have been pulled by people I once worked with.
(= without a particular person knowing, я не знал…)
pull strings - использовать свое влияние; пустить в ход связи
Unbeknownst to me, some strings have been pulled by people I once worked with.
He offered to show me around while I was visiting the country and I t__ him __ __ it.
( = accepted an offer, invitation or challenge from someone)
He offered to show me around while I was visiting the country and I took him up on it.
Thank you – I’d like to take you up on your offer.
He s__ __ and __ that he broke the habit because of a book called Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking.
(= to stated (something) very strongly and sincerely, insisted)
He swore up and down that he broke the habit because of a book called Allen Carr’s Easy Way to Stop Smoking.
I took a look at the book afterwards __ __ curiosity.
(= because I was curious about the book)
I took a look at the book afterwards out of curiosity.
out of used to show the reason why someone does something
She took this job out of necessity.
She didn’t call the police out of fear.
I know it’s none of my business, but just out of sheer curiosity how much money does he make a month?
I know it’s not very appropriate to ask a woman this, but just out of curiosity, how old are you?
You are making marvellous positive g__ in health, energy and money.
These policies have resulted in great g__ in public health.
(= advantages or improvements)
You are making marvellous positive gains in health, energy and money.
These policies have resulted in great gains in public health.
I know this idea might sound o__ s__ .
(= making a problem, situation, etc. seem less difficult or complicated than it really is)
I know this idea might sound overly simplistic.
disapproving
a simplistic approach/view/solution
a highly simplistic generalisation
His interpretation of the figures is far too simplistic.
w__ social acceptance and approval
win social acceptance and approval
Nearly any product that is habit-formimg doesn’t create a new motivation but rather l__ onto the underlying motives of human nature.
(= becomes attached to somebody/something)
Nearly any product that is habit-formimg doesn’t create a new motivation but rather latches onto the underlying motives of human nature.
Types of door __
A latch a small metal bar that is used to fasten a door or a gate. You raise it to open the door and drop it to fasten it.
He lifted the latch and opened the door.
Weaker person need to l__ __ to a strong person.
(= to become attached to somebody/something)
Weaker person need to latch on to a strong person.
Your habits are modern-day solutions to ancient desires. New versions of old __ .
(= moral faults or weaknesses in someone’s character; пороки)
Your habits are modern-day solutions to ancient desires. New versions of old vices.
Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be __.
(= moral faults or weaknesses in someone’s character; пороки)
Greed, pride, envy, and lust are considered to be vices.
Another person learns to __ their anxiety by going for a run.
(= make something less unpleasant, painful or severe etc.)
Another person learns to ease their anxiety by going for a run.
This should help ease the pain.
The plan should ease traffic congestion in the town / the tension between two countries.
It would ease my mind (= make me less worried) to know that she was settled.
Chocolate brownies are my only __.
(= порок, a bad habit, humorous)
Chocolate brownies are my only vice.
Habits are attractive when we associate them with positive feelings, and we can use this insight to our advantage rather than to our d__.
(= something that causes harm or damage, ущерб)
Habits are attractive when we associate them with positive feelings, and we can use this insight to our advantage rather than to our detriment.
formal
UK /ˈdet.rɪ.mənt/ US /ˈdet.rə.mənt/
He was engrossed in his job to the d__ of his health.
(= something that causes harm or damage, ущерб)
engrossed - поглощенный, полностью погруженный
He was engrossed in his job to the detriment of his health.
On the final day of class, he would __ the number of photos submitted by each student.
(= calculate the total number)
On the final day of class, he would tally the number of photos submitted by each student.
/ˈtæli/
tally something (up)
In the process of creating hundreds of photos, the students __ their skills.
(= developed and improved their skills)
In the process of creating hundreds of photos, the students honed their skills.
The most effective way to make practice happen is to a__ __ the 3rd law of behavior change: make it easy,
(= continue to obey a rule or have a belief, придерживаться)
The most effective way to make practice happen is to adhere to the 3rd law of behavior change: make it easy,
formal
/ədˈhɪər/
adhere to a plan
adhere to a diet
adhere the terms of the agreement
The __ is a large part at the back of the brain that controls your muscles, movement, and balance.
(= мозжечок)
The cerebellum is a large part at the back of the brain that controls your muscles, movement, and balance.
/ˌserəˈbeləm/
His grey __ impressed everyone during the challenging quiz night.
(= a person’s intelligence)
His grey matter impressed everyone during the challenging quiz night.
informal
get bogged down
mediocre
a side hustle
lobule
poke around
In the beginning, when you’re motivated and excited, you can __ the strength to get started.
( = summon, find as much support, courage, etc. as you can)
In the beginning, when you’re motivated and excited, you can muster the strength to get started.
Remove the points of friction that __ our time and energy.
(= make something/somebody weaker; to destroy something gradually; истощать, постепенно лишать)
Remove the points of friction that sap our time and energy.
