Extra vocabulary topics Jan-May Flashcards
He made some s_ _ about men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes. [= широкое обобщение]
He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — all the usual stereotypes.
He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — a_ _ u_ stereotypes.
He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women — all the usual stereotypes.
[pronunciation] stereotype
e.g. ‘He doesn’t conform to the usual stereotype of the businessman with a dark suit and briefcase.’
/ˈsteriətaɪp/
[collocations]
He _ some sweeping generalizations _ men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes.
[collocations]
He made some sweeping generalizations about men and women, like ‘women are natural caregivers’ — all the usual stereotypes.
I had started to regret my r_ promise to cook for everyone. (опрометчивое обещание)
I had started to regret my rash promise to cook for everyone.
/ræʃ/
You can’t go making a w_ accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming. (нелепое, дикое обвинение)
You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.
I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a f_ e_. (= слабое оправдание, жалкая отмазка)
I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a feeble excuse.
I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he с_ thought it _ a feeble excuse.
I explained that I wouldn’t be coming to the party because I had to pack for my holiday but he clearly thought it was a feeble excuse.
‘thought it was’, not ‘it is’
I’m not trying to p_ a f_ with you, son. (= не хочу ругаться с тобой)
I’m not trying to pick a fight with you, son.
Don’t _ _ notice _ him. He was just trying to pick a fight - he loves arguing.
Don’t take any notice of him. He was just trying to pick a fight - he loves arguing.
You can’t _ m_ a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.
You can’t go making a wild accusation like that with no evidence for what you’re claiming.
also: can’t go making promises like that, can’t go making decisions for other people, can’t go making changes without consulting your colleagues, etc
We ex_ p_ but I didn’t get to talk to him properly. (= обменялись любезностями)
We exchanged pleasantries but I didn’t get to talk to him properly.
/ɪksˈtʃeɪndʒd ˈplezntriz/
[pronunciation] an excuse
/ɪkˈskjuːs/
NB the pronunciation of the verb is different - with a /z/
I’m not _ for _ (=не напрашиваюсь на комплимент) so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.
I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.
BrE /ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
AmE /ˈkɑːmplɪmənt/
I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I g_ don’t think I’m a very good manager.
I’m not fishing for compliments so you don’t need to contradict me - I genuinely don’t think I’m a very good manager.
/ˈdʒenjuɪnli/
She said the dress made me look slim, which is a _ compliment when you think about it. (= сомнительный комплимент, двусмысленный комплимент
She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment when you think about it.
/ˈbækhændɪd/
She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment wh_ _ th_ _ it.
/ˈbækhændɪd ˈkɒmplɪmənt/
She said the dress made me look slim, which is a backhanded compliment when you think about it.
If I were to _ a guess, I’d say she’s about 40. (рискну предположить)
If I were to hazard a guess, I’d say she’s about 40.
/ˈhæzə(r)d/
[clarification]
Be careful, _ (I / say).
The expression you add at the end of a sentence that summarizes the point you’ve been making.
Be careful, is what I’m saying.
Use ‘is what I’m saying’ at the end of a sentence that summarizes the point you’ve been making.
[Clarification]
Can you e_ _ that a little bit? (= say more)
Can you elaborate on that a little bit?
/ɪˈlæbəreɪt/ - notice the stress!
[Clarification]
Don’t get married, is w_ I’m _.
The expression you add at the end of a sentence that summarizes the point you’ve been making.
Don’t get married, is what I’m saying.
[Giving examples]
I mean, t_, for example Maria Sanches. She’s - yeah- just like you, straight As, sweet kid.
I mean, take, for example Maria Sanches. She’s - yeah- just like you, straight As, sweet kid.
[Clarification / Explaining things in simple terms]
What is this?
Oh, w_, b_, it’s just a portable cell phone tower that emits a false frequency..
[Clarification / Explaining things in simple terms]
What is this?
Oh, well, basically, it’s just a portable cell phone tower that emits a false frequency..
[Giving examples]
A bicycle? Well, a bicycle, that would take a lot of balloons… and Uncle Jeremy’s a little tired right now… so why don’t we do something l_, l_ s_,a giraffe?
A bicycle? Well, a bicycle, that would take a lot of balloons… and Uncle Jeremy’s a little tired right now… so why don’t we do something like, let’s say,a giraffe?
