Global issues Flashcards by Полина Корнеева

Q

to wreak havoc

A

сеять хаос

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to come to a standstill

A

зайти в тупик

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for the foreseeable future

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в обозримом будущем

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thick and fast

A

один за другим

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to catch sb unawares

A

застать кого-то врасплох

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to facilitate

A

способстовать

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to implement

A

внедрять

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on the verge of extinction

A

на грани вымирания

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to wipe smth out

A

стереть с лица земли

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sought after

A

востребованный, пользующийся большим спросом

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disposal of household waste

A

утилизация бытовых отходов

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weather patterns

A

погодные условия

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offsetting carbon emissions

A

компенсация выбросов углекислого газа

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Q

offshore wind farm

A

морская ветроэлектростанция

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dire consequences

A

ужасные последствия

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to reduce carbon footprint

A

уменьшить углеродный след

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green taxes

A

зелёные налоги - налоги на охрану природы

Q

eco-friendly design

A

экологичный дизайн

Q

poaching

A

браконьерство

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natural surroundings

A

естественное окружение

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resource depletion

A

истощение ресурсов

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а pressing issue

A

насущный вопрос

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an alarming rate

A

тревожный сигнал

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a hybrid car

A

гибридный автомобиль

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