regime, appeal, perception, debt, opposition, coverage, bond, era, somewhat, stir Flashcards

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regime (noun)

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a method or system of organizing or managing smth (режим)

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appeal (noun)

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  1. a quality that makes smbd/smth attractive or interesting (привлекательность)
  2. a formal request to a court or to smbd in authority for a judgement or a decision to be changed (апелляция)
  3. deeply felt request for money, help or information that is needed immediately, especially one made by a charity or by the police (обращение).
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perception (noun)

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  1. an idea, a belief or an image you have as a result of how u see or understand smth
    a campaign to change public perception of the police
  2. the way you notice things, especially with the senses (восприятие)
    Everyone’s perception of reality is slightly different.
  3. the ability to understand the true nature of smth
    She showed a great perception in her assessment of the family situation
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debt (noun)

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a sum of money that smbd owes

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opposition (noun)

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  1. the act of strongly disagreeing with smbd/smth, especially with the aim of preventing smth from happening
    Opposition came primarily from students.
  2. the people u re competing against in business, a competition, a game.
    Ge has gone to work for the opposition
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coverage (noun)

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  1. the reporting of news and sport in the media
    media/newspaper/press coverage
  2. the amount of smth that smth provides; the extent to which smth covers an area or group of people
    The service has a coverage of 90%;
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bond (noun)

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  1. smth that forms a connection between people or groups, such a feeling of friendship or shared ideas and experiences (узы)
    the bond that links us
  2. an agreement by a government or a company to pay you interest on the money u have lent; a document containing this agreement (облигация)
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era (noun)

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a period of time, usually in history, that is different from other periods bcs of particular characteristics or events

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somewhat (adverb)

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to some degree (в некоторой степени)

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stir (verb)

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  1. to move a liquid or substance around, using spoon or smth similar, to mix it completely (размешивать)
  2. to move, or to make smth move slightly
  3. to move or to make smbd move in order to do smth
    Come on, stir urself. You’re late !
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stir (noun)

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excitement, anger or shock that is felt by a number of people (переполох)

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