Lesson #3 Flashcards
to put off/to postpone - pv
I can’t put off going to the dentist any longer/ The match had to be postponed until next week.
to delay doing something or to arrange to do something at a later time or date, especially because there is a problem or you do not want to do it now (отложить)
obstacle - n
We want to remove all obstacles to travel between the two countries.
something that makes it difficult to achieve something (препятствие)
to cope with something - pv
They struggled to cope with the loss.
to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
cheer (someone) up - pv
Cheer up! The worst is over.
to become less sad, or to make someone feel less sad
arousal - n
The intensity of a dream is a measure of emotional arousal.
the causing of strong feelings or excitement in someone/sexual excitement
thrill - n
It gave me a real thrill to see her again after so many years.
a feeling of extreme excitement, usually caused by something pleasant (трепет)
execute - v
Now that we have approval, we can go ahead and execute the plan.
to do or perform something, especially in a planned way
consequence - n
Not making a will can have serious consequences for your children and other family members.
a result of a particular action or situation, often one that is bad or not convenient (последствие)
outcome - n
People who had heard the evidence at the trial were surprised at the outcome.
the final result of a meeting, discussion, war etc – used especially when no one knows what it will be until it actually happens (result)
payoff - n
The payoff for years of research is a microscope that` performs better than all of its competitors.
the result of a set of actions, or an explanation at the end of something
maladaptive - adj
not having the ability to change to suit different conditions (неадаптивный)
