Starts with letter "C" Flashcards
cabin
(ˈka-bən)
a private room on a ship or boat
Example: “Don’t unbuckle your seat belt until the flight attendant says it is safe to move around the cabin.”
каюта, салон
cast
(ˈkast)
to cause to move or send forth by throwing
Example: “The tree casts a long shadow on the lawn.”
бросать, отбрасывать
ceiling
(ˈsē-liŋ)
the overhead inside lining of a room
Example: “The house has low ceilings.”
потолок
certain
(ˈsər-tᵊn)
fixed, settled
Example: “A certain person told me that today is your birthday”
определённый
chairman
(ˈcher-mən)
the presiding officer of a meeting, organization, committee, or event (chairperson)
Example: “The chairman of the airline company”
председатель
chase
(ˈchās)
the hunting of wild animals; pursuit
Example: “Falco was killed July 13 during a foot chase.”
гнаться, погоня
cite
(ˈsīt)
to quote by way of example, authority, or proof
Example: “The article cites several experts on the subject.”
цитировать
claim
(ˈklām)
to ask for especially as a right; to call for
Example: “You should claim compensation for the hours you worked.”
требовать, претендовать
coast
(ˈkōst)
the land near a shore (seashore)
Example: “The ocean hit 101 degrees off the coast of Florida.”
побережье
commit
(kə-ˈmit)
to carry into action deliberately (perpetrate)
Example: “The massacre was committed by the rebel army.”
совершать
commitment
(kə-ˈmit-mənt)
an agreement or pledge to do something in the future
Example: “We’ve got commitments from several charities to donate food and clothing.”
обязательство
committee
(kə-ˈmi-tē)
a body of persons delegated to consider, investigate, take action on, or report on some matter
Example: “The bill has been referred back to committee.”
комитет
compete
(kəm-ˈpēt)
to strive consciously or unconsciously for an objective (such as position, profit, or a prize) : be in a state of rivalry
Example: “We are competing with companies that are twice our size.”
конкурировать, соревноваться
comprehensive
(ˌkäm-pri-ˈhen(t)-siv)
covering completely or broadly (inclusive)
Example: “A comprehensive overview of European history since the French Revolution”
всесторонний
concern
(kən-ˈsərn)
to relate to (be about); to bear on
Example: “I share your concern about these problems.”
беспокойство
conclude
(kən-ˈklüd)
to bring to an end especially in a particular way or with a particular action
Example: “The chairman concluded by wishing us all a happy holiday.”
заключать, подытоживать
concrete
((ˌ)kän-ˈkrēt)
naming a real thing or class of things;
formed by coalition of particles into one solid mass
Example: “We hope the meetings will produce concrete results.”
конкретный, бетон
conduct
(kən-ˈdəkt)
to direct or take part in the operation or management of
Example: “I like the way the company conducts business.”
руководить, вести
confidence
(ˈkän-fə-dən(t)s)
a feeling or consciousness of one’s powers or of reliance on one’s circumstances
Example: “The experience gave her the confidence to start her own business.”
уверенность
consider
(kən-ˈsi-dər)
to think about carefully
Example: “He seriously considered changing careers.”
учитывать, рассматривать
considerable
(kən-ˈsi-dər(-ə)-bəl)
significant; large in extent or degree
Example: “We have already wasted a considerable amount of time and money.”
значительный
consistent
(kən-ˈsi-stənt)
marked by harmony, regularity, or steady continuity (free from variation or contradiction)
Example: “We need to be more consistent in handling this problem.”
последовательный
constitute
(ˈkän(t)-stə-ˌtüt)
make up, form, compose
Example: “Women constitute 70 percent of the student population at the college.”
составлять
consume
(kən-ˈsüm)
to eat or drink especially in great quantity;
to spend wastefully
Example: “The new lights consume less electricity.”
потреблять, поглощать
contemporary
(kən-ˈtem-pə-ˌrer-ē)
marked by characteristics of the present period (modern, current)
Example: “She is politically very different from most of her contemporaries.”
современный
contest
(kən-ˈtest)
a struggle for superiority or victory;
to make the subject of dispute, contention, or litigation
Examples: “He won the contest for best photograph.”
конкурс, оспаривать
contribute
(kən-ˈtri-(ˌ)byüt)
to give or supply (something, such as money or time) as a part or share
Example: “In order for the team to win, everyone has to contribute.”
способствовать, содействовать
contribution
(ˌkän-trə-ˈbyü-shən)
the giving or supplying of something (such as money or time) as a part or share
Example: “As mayor, he made many positive contributions to the growth of the city.”
вклад, содействие
conventional
(kən-ˈvench-nəl)
formed by agreement or compact
Example: “The number sign is the conventional symbol for labeling something measured in pounds.”
общепринятый
conviction
(kən-ˈvik-shən)
a strong persuasion or belief
Example: “They share my strong conviction that the policy is misguided.”
убеждение, убеждённость
convince
(kən-ˈvin(t)s)
to bring (as by argument) to belief, consent, or a course of action
Example: “They convinced us of their innocence.”
убеждать
cope
(ˈkōp)
to deal with and attempt to overcome problems and difficulties
Example: “For many other school districts, coping with extreme heat can be difficult.”
справляться
county
(ˈkau̇n-tē)
one of the territorial divisions of England and Wales and formerly also of Scotland and Northern Ireland constituting the chief units for administrative, judicial, and political purposes
Example: “California’s first coronavirus cases — in L.A. and Orange counties — were reported in late January.”
округ, графство
court
(ˈkȯrt)
the residence or establishment of a sovereign or similar dignitary
Example: “There was a large group of protesters outside the court.”
суд
crew
(ˈkrü)
a group of people associated together in a common activity or by common traits or interests
Example: “A construction crew will begin work on the house next week.”
экипаж, команда
crucial
(ˈkrü-shəl)
important or essential as resolving a crisis
Example: “Vitamins are crucial for maintaining good health.”
ключевой, решающий
curriculum
(kə-ˈri-kyə-ləm)
the courses offered by an educational institution
Example: “The college has a liberal arts curriculum.”
учебный план
custom
(ˈkə-stəm)
long-established practice considered as unwritten law
Example: “According to custom, the festivities begin at dusk.”
обычай
custard
(ˈkə-stərd)
a cooked mixture made of eggs and milk or cream and usually having a thick, creamy consistency
Example: “This syrup interfered with the custard setting a little.”
крем
