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January 2024 Flashcards

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to ENHANCE

I started using a new skincare routine to enhance the quality of my skin.

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Улучшать, усиливать, повышать.

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Curious

She’s a curious individual, always asking questions and seeking new knowledge.

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Любопытный, интересующийся чем-либо.

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to DIVULGE

Please don’t divulge the surprise party details to anyone.

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Раскрывать, разглашать информацию, особенно конфиденциальную или секретную.

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to Conjure

She could conjure vivid images in her mind just by listening to music.

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Создавать что-то воображением или воскрешать что-то в мыслях.

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Attainable

Her goal of finishing the marathon seemed attainable with consistent training.

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Достижимый, осуществимый.

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FREQUENTLY

Sarah frequently visits her parents on weekends.
Mike frequently goes for a run in the morning.

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Часто, регулярно

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Intermittent fasting

Hey, have you heard about intermittent fasting? I’ve been trying it out lately.”

Friend 2: “Yeah, I’ve read about it. So, how does it work exactly?”

Friend 1: “Well, basically, I eat all my meals within an 8-hour window and then fast for the remaining 16 hours of the day.

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Периодическое/ интервальное голодание

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to CUT DOWN

We need to cut down our expenses this month.

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Сократить

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to CUT DOWN ON

I’m trying to cut down on sugar for a healthier lifestyle.

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Ограничить, сократить

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to RESUME

Let’s resume the meeting after lunch.

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Возобновлять, продолжать что-то, что было приостановлено.

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to TAKE a breather

I’ve been studying for hours, I need to take a breather.

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Взять небольшой перерыв или передышку для отдыха или расслабления.

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At odds

John and I are at odds about which movie to watch tonight.

His actions were at odds with his words.

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Находиться в конфликте или несогласии с кем-то или чем-то другим. Это выражение используется, когда два человека или два мнения не соответствуют друг другу или находятся в противоречии.

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On the fence

I’m on the fence about which phone to buy. Both have good features, but I can’t decide.

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not able to make a decision

Это выражение используется, чтобы показать, что человек колеблется между двумя или более вариантами и не может принять окончательное решение.

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On the flip side

She loves the city for its excitement, but on the flip side, she misses the peace and quiet of the countryside.

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“C другой стороны” или “с другой стороны медали”

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On the bright side

I didn’t get the job I wanted, but on the bright side, it gives me more time to focus on my freelance work.

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“C позитивной стороны”

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On the safe side

I’m not sure if it will rain, so I’ll take an umbrella just to be on the safe side.

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“Для большей безопасности” или “на всякий случай”

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On me

Don’t worry about the bill, it’s on me this time.

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That person’s responsibilities

“На меня” в контексте разговорной речи на английском языке обычно означает, что кто-то оплачивает или берет ответственность за что-то вместо других людей.

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(verb) on me

He always relies on me to get things done.

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Взятие ответственности или обещание оплатить за что-то.

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On my part

On my part, I believe I could have handled the situation better.

As far as I’m concerned, there was no fault on my part in the matter.

I did my best, but there was a lack of understanding on their part.

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С моей стороны - это выражение используется для обозначения личного участия или ответственности в ситуации.

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On impulse

I bought this dress on impulse; I didn’t plan to shop today.
He booked the trip on impulse after seeing a great deal online.
She decided to quit her job on impulse without thinking about the consequences.

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Quickly, without thinking

“По импульсу” - это выражение означает совершение действия без предварительного планирования или внезапно, под влиянием моментальной реакции или эмоции.

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On the off chance

I called Sarah on the off chance she might be available for dinner tonight.

She took an umbrella with her on the off chance of rain, although the forecast was sunny.

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Just in case (something happens)

На всякий случай

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Sly

He gave her a sly smile before answering the question.

The cat made a sly move to steal a piece of fish from the table.

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Хитрость или лукавство. Это описание для человека или действия, которые выполняются скрытно или тайно, обычно с целью обмана или получения преимущества.

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On the sly

He’s been meeting her on the sly, without telling anyone.

She bought the gift on the sly so that it would be a surprise.

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Делать что-то скрытно, тайно или украдкой, так чтобы другие люди этого не замечали или не знали.

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(to) Commute

I commute to work by train every day.

Her commute takes about 30 minutes by car.

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Глагол или существительное, которое означает регулярное путешествие на работу или учебу из дома и обратно. Это может включать в себя поездку на общественном транспорте, на автомобиле, пешком или другими способами.

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to SHOW UP

She promised to show up for the meeting at 9 AM.

I hope everyone will show up at the party tonight.

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Появиться или прийти на какое-либо мероприятие, встречу, работу или место, когда вас там ожидают или когда это необходимо.

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So far so good

I’ve been studying hard, and so far so good. The exam is tomorrow.

The repairs on my car are progressing well. So far so good.

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“Пока что всё хорошо” - это выражение используется для описания того, что ситуация идёт без проблем до определенного момента.

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To put words in my mouth

He’s always putting words in my mouth, assuming I agree with him when I haven’t even expressed an opinion.

A

To claim I said things that I didn’t say

Приписывание кому-то высказываний или мнения, которых он на самом деле не произносил или не выражал.

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to Put out a fire

I had to put out a fire at work yesterday when a misunderstanding arose between two departments.

A
  1. Потушить пожар физически.
  2. To run around dealing with small, stressful emergencies.
    В переносном смысле оно также используется для обозначения урегулирования или решения проблемы, кризисной ситуации или конфликта.
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to Put my finger on it

I know something is bothering her, but I can’t quite put my finger on what it is.

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Точно определить или установить что-то, часто это касается ощущения, проблемы или конкретной детали, которая ранее была неопределенной или неясной.

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to Put a cap on it

Let’s put a cap on the meeting at 3 PM; we’ve covered everything we needed to discuss.

I’ve been working on this essay for hours; I need to put a cap on it and submit what I have so far.

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To temporarily stop something

Завершить или закончить что-то определённым образом или установить лимит или ограничение на что-то.

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So far

The project is going well so far, but we still have a lot to do.

The movie has been exciting so far; I wonder how it will end.

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До сих пор, до текущего момента

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to GET STUCK

The car got stuck in the mud.

I got stuck in traffic on my way to work.

She got stuck with her work and couldn’t find a solution.

A

Быть застрявшим или заблокированным в каком-либо месте или состоянии, буквально или в переносном смысле.

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Insecure

She feels insecure about her appearance.

He’s insecure about his skills at work.

I always feel insecure in social situations.

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Чувствующий неуверенность, неустойчивость или недостаток уверенности в себе. Это состояние, когда человек испытывает тревожность или сомнения относительно себя, своих способностей или внешности.

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to Juxtapose

The writer often juxtaposes characters from different social backgrounds to highlight societal contrasts.

Let’s juxtapose the two proposals side by side to see their differences and similarities.

A

Противопоставлять или сопоставлять

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Crass

His crass remarks offended many people at the party.

She made a crass joke that was inappropriate for the situation.

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Грубый, тупой или неэлегантный, часто связанный с отсутствием такта или изысканности.

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Reunited (reunite)

Friend 1: It’s been so long since we last saw each other.
Friend 2: Yes, but finally, we’re reunited! Let’s catch up over coffee.

A

Воссоединённый

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to Dim

Please dim the lights; it’s too bright in here.

As the sun set, the room gradually dimmed.

A

Затемнять, уменьшать яркость

38
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Defined

His muscles were well-defined after months of training.

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Чётко выраженный, определённый

39
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to Define

Can you define the main concepts of the theory?

A

Определять, описывать

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Imprint

The animal left an imprint of its paw in the mud.

The movie imprinted a lasting memory in my mind.

A

Сущ,: отпечаток, след, отметка
Гл.: оставить отпечаток, впечатление.

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Spate

After days of heavy rain, there was a spate of flooding in the low-lying areas.

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Поток;
Внезапное и обильное поступление чего-либо (часто используется для описания внезапного наплыва воды).

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Thieve

The thieves broke into the house and stole valuable possessions.

A

Вор

43
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Theft

I can’t believe there was a theft at the local store yesterday. The thieves stole valuable items.

A

Воровство, кража

44
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Insane

His plan was so insane that no one could believe he was serious.

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Безумный, ненормальный

45
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I’m out and about

I’m out and about running errands (выполняю дела).

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Я гуляю/ брожу.

46
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The name of the game

In competitive sports, teamwork is the name of the game.

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Суть игры/ основное правило

47
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Prevalent

In this region, cold winters are prevalent.

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Преобладающий/ распространённый.

48
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Durability

When buying furniture, it’s essential to consider durability.

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Прочность/ долговечность.

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Understate

I tend to understate my achievements.

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Преуменьшать/ занижать.

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Obsolete

Some technologies become obsolete quickly.

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Устаревший/ пережиток

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Buoyed

The positive feedback buoyed his spirits.

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Поднятый/ поддержанный.

52
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Tangible

After weeks of hard work, she finally saw tangible results in the form of increased sales.

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Осязаемый/ материальный.

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to Coexist

Different cultures need to find ways to coexist peacefully.

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Сосуществовать

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Called off

The outdoor event was called off due to the heavy rain.

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— means that an event or activity has been canceled or discontinued

Отменено, сорвано

55
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Rolling

The rolling hills stretched as far as the eye could see.

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It might refer to something in motion, a continuous action, or a gradual process.

Катящийся, постепенный.

56
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to Impose

The government decided to impose new regulations on environmental standards.

A

Навязывать, вводить (правило, налог и т. д.).

57
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to Refuse

He decided to refuse the job offer.

A

Отказываться, отклонять.

58
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Frustrating

Dealing with constant technical issues can be frustrating.

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Раздражающий, напрягающий.

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to Defend

He bravely stepped forward to defend his friend.

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Защищать, оборонять.

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Fell short

The team fell short of winning the championship by just one point.

A

Не дотянуть, не хватить

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