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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- a quality that makes smbd/smth attractive or interesting (привлекательность)
- a formal request to a court or to smbd in authority for a judgement or a decision to be changed (апелляция)
- 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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- 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 - the way you notice things, especially with the senses (восприятие)
Everyone’s perception of reality is slightly different. - 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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- the act of strongly disagreeing with smbd/smth, especially with the aim of preventing smth from happening
Opposition came primarily from students. - 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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- the reporting of news and sport in the media
media/newspaper/press coverage - 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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- 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 - 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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- to move a liquid or substance around, using spoon or smth similar, to mix it completely (размешивать)
- to move, or to make smth move slightly
- 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)