Starts with letter "E" Flashcards
eager
(ˈē-gər)
marked by enthusiastic or impatient desire or interest
Example: “The crowd was eager for more.”
жаждущий
ease
(ˈēz)
the state of being comfortable
Example: “The sunburn medication brought me instant ease”
простота, лёгкость
either
(ˈē-t͟hər)
being the one and the other of two
Example: “French and English are closer to each other than either language is to Chinese.”
любой, также, или
elderly
(ˈel-dər-lē)
rather old
Example: “The program is intended to provide medical care for elderly people.”
пожилой
elsewhere
(ˈel(t)s-ˌ(h)wer)
in or to another place
Example: “Elsewhere in the same book she gives another date.”
в другом месте
embrace
(im-ˈbrās)
to clasp in the arms (hug)
Example: “They embraced one last time before going their separate ways.”
обнимать
emerge
(i-ˈmərj)
to become manifest (become known)
Example: “Several possible candidates have emerged.”
появляться, возникать
emergency
(i-ˈmər-jən(t)-sē)
an unforeseen combination of circumstances or the resulting state that calls for immediate action
Example: “Her quick thinking in an emergency saved the baby’s life.”
авария, чс
emission
(ē-ˈmi-shən)
an act or instance of emitting
Exampel: “Trying to reduce the emission of greenhouse gases”
выбросы
enable
(i-ˈnā-bə)
to provide with the means or opportunity
Example: “The machine enables us to create copies without losing quality.”
разрешать, давать возможность
encounter
(in-ˈkau̇n-tər)
to meet as an adversary or enemy
Example: “Her suggestion has encountered a lot of opposition.”
сталкиваться
encourage
(in-ˈkər-ij)
to inspire with courage, spirit, or hope (hearten)
Example: “Warm weather encourages plant growth.”
поощрять, поддерживать
enforcement
(in-ˈfȯr-smənt)
giving force to; urging with energy
Example: “The duty of the police is to enforce the law”
исполнение, принуждение
engage
(in-ˈgāj)
to offer (something, such as one’s life or word) as backing to a cause or aim
Example: “The story engaged my interest.”
привлекать
engine
(ˈen-jən)
a machine for converting any of various forms of energy into mechanical force and motion
Example: “The car has a four-cylinder engine.”
двигатель
enterprise
(ˈen-tər-ˌprīz)
a project or undertaking that is especially difficult, complicated, or risky
Example: “Agriculture is the main economic enterprise among these people.”
предприятие
entertainment
(ˌen-tər-ˈtān-mənt)
amusement or diversion provided especially by performers
Example: “They played games in the evening for entertainment.”
развлечение
equally
(ˈē-kwə-lē)
in an equal or uniform manner (evenly)
Example: “The money will be distributed equally among the winners.”
в равной степени
essential
(i-ˈsen(t)-shəl)
of, relating to, or constituting essence (inherent)
Example: “Free speech is an essential right of citizenship.”
существенный
establish
(i-ˈsta-blish)
to institute (something, such as a law) permanently by enactment or agreement
Example: “She established a reputation as a hard worker.”
учреждать
estate
(i-ˈstāt)
state, condition; a social or political class
Example: “He inherited the estate from his parents.”
имущество, сословие
estimate
(ˈe-stə-ˌmāt)
to judge tentatively or approximately the value, worth, or significance of
Example: “We need to estimate how much paint we’ll need for the job.”
оценивать (стоимость)
evaluate
(i-ˈval-yə-ˌwāt)
to determine or fix the value of
Example: “We need to evaluate our options.”
оценивать (качество)
eventually
(i-ˈven(t)-sh(ə-)wə-lē)
at an unspecified later time (in the end)
Example: “I am sure that we’ll succeed eventually.”
в конце концов
evidence
(ˈe-və-dən(t)s)
an outward sign (indication)
Example: “There is no evidence that these devices actually work.”
доказательство
exceed
(ik-ˈsēd)
to be greater than or superior to
Example: “He’s trying to match or exceed last year’s sales.”
превосходить
except
(ik-ˈsept)
with the exclusion
Example: “The stores will be open daily except Sundays.”
за исключением, кроме
exchange
(iks-ˈchānj)
the act of giving or taking one thing in return for another (trade)
Example: “These coupons can be exchanged for food.”
обмен
excite
(ik-ˈsīt)
to call to activity; to rouse to an emotional response
Example: “Our announcement excited the children.”
волновать, возбуждать
exhibit
(ig-ˈzi-bət)
to submit to a court or officer in course of proceedings; to present to view
Example: “He proudly exhibited his trophy.”
выставлять, выставка
expense
(ik-ˈspen(t)s)
financial burden or outlay (cost)
Example: “A new car is a major expense.”
расходы, издержки
expose
(ik-ˈspōz)
to deprive of shelter, protection, or care
Example: “Undercover investigators exposed the scam.”
разоблачать
extend
(ik-ˈstend)
to spread or stretch forth (unbend)
Example: “His popularity extends from coast to coast.”
продлевать, простираться
extensive
(ik-ˈsten(t)-siv)
having wide or considerable extent
Example: “The storm caused extensive damage.”
обширный
extent
(ik-ˈstent)
the range over which something extends (scope)
Example: “She tried to determine the extent of the damage.”
степень
endure
(in-ˈdu̇r)
to continue in the same state
Example: “She wants to make sure her legacy will endure.”
терпеть, выносить
