Journey to Mars Flashcards
make an effort to hear something; be alert and ready to hear something
listen for or listen out for
So listen out for the information in the following dialogue.
подслушивать;
listen in (phrasal verb)
Syn.: eavesdrop
listen to a private conversation, especially secretly:
Seth listened in as his father chatted philosophy with friends.
My father eavesdropped on my phone calls.
планетарный
planetary
I am no planetary expert, but I would assume that Mars is about the size of the Earth.
астронавт
astronaut [‘astreno:t]
Well, despite his poor health he was determined to become an astronaut, so he put his mind to improving his health and stamina.
the process of preserving a condition or situation or the state of being preserved
maintenance [‘meintenens]
journey
[ˈdʒəːni]
a long distance (in reference to the transport of goods or passengers; [as modifier]
a prolonged and difficult effort or task
long haul - a long distance (in reference to the transport of goods or passengers; [as modifier]
a long-haul flight
a prolonged and difficult effort or task
Implementing the White Paper is likely to be a long haul
surround or close off on all sides^
place smth in an envelope together with a letter
enclose - surround or close off on all sides
The entire estate was enclosed with walls.
place smth in an envelope together with a letter
I enclose a copy of the job description.
relating to the planet Mars or its supposed inhabitants
Martian
The Martian landscape is supposed to be all sand.
suffering from claustrophobia
claustrophobic [klɔːstrəˈfəʊbɪk] suffering from claustrophobia
Crowds always made him feel claustrophobic.
the claustrophobic interior of the cruiser
a very unpleasant and prolonged experience
ordeal [ɔːˈdiːəl]
Boredom and claustrophobia of being locked away with the same people in the same place for such a long time can become a real ordeal.
