U 3 Flashcards
- object n
1) (C) a material thing:
object of pity/admiration /embar
rassment/ ridicule: -
— of pity/admiration /embarrassment/ ridicule:
Object n
2) (C) slightly fml. Something or someone which causes par
ticular feelings or actions,
object
She became an - of ridicule among the other
pupils.
Object
The disaster was an - lesson in how not to run a school.
- object n
3)
(C) purpose or reason for doing something:
Object
The - of her visit was
not clear.
object v
to say that you are against something because it is unfair or morally wrong:
objects
They want to sell the car, and naturally he -.
object
I- to the whole thing on principle.
objection n (C)
a statement or feelihg of dislike, disapproval or
opposition,
objection
Her- to/against the plan is based on incorrect facts.
objections
Have you any- to his coming?
objective n
a concrete and clearly formulated purpose:
objective
His main/primary - now is simply to stay in power.
objective a
not influenced by personal feelings;
objective
The writer tried to be as - as possible
in evaluating his latest work.
oppose
to think that something is wrong and try to prevent
it:
object
What is that dark - over
there?
as brush aside/have/raise/voice/withdraw objections:
as brush aside/have/raise/voice/withdraw -:
opposed
His father - his wish to become an actor.
be opposed to
to be against something, especially when this is
your permanent opinion:
are opposed to
Many people- the use of fur
for clothes.
opposition
At the meeting there was a lot of- to the proposed changes.
Opposition
The - has/have condemned the Government’s proposed tax increases.
opposite a
1) completely different:
opposite
I wanted to impress them but
probably had the - effect.
opposite a
across from where you are; facing:
opposite
He lives -.
opposite n
a person or thing that is as different as possible:
opposite
:You are nice, he’s just the - .
opposites
Black and white are - .
ground n
a piece of land for a special use,
as a football
ground, playground, parade ground, training ground, sports ground
ground
reason or cause or argument
\as on grounds of/on the ground
that/on the grounds of:
On the grounds of
She’s suing the company -
unfair dismissal
ground for
Do you have any - suspecting them?
cover much/a lot of ground
to travel a certain distance
cover much/a lot of ground
to
deal with many different subjects:
all the ground
I’ll try to cover - in a
short speech of half an hour.
suit someone down to the ground
to be just what one
wants or likes:
down to the ground.
This house will suit us -
grounds
gardens and land surrounding or attached to a house or
institution:
grounds
The college - were beautifully planted.
groundless
a (of feelings, ideas) without base or good reason
as
groundless fears/worries
well-grounded
based on fact:
well-grounded
The claim must be -
on fact.
thing n
any material object
thing
What’s that - you’ve got
on your head?
thing
a piece of clothing
things
Put your- on and
come for a walk.
thing
I’ve not got a - to wear.
thing n
that which is not
material
thing
What a nasty - to say to your sister!
thing n
a subject,
matter
thing
There’s one more - I wanted to say.
thing
I want to forget the
whole -.
thing
a person or animal regarded as an object of pity, affection or contempt
thing
Your daughter’s such a sweet little - .
thing
What a lazy/noisy/stupid - you are!
thing
happening, event
thing
A funny - happened yesterday.
thing
possessions, belongings:
things
Have you packed your - for the journey?
thing
the general state of affairs:
Things
- are not what they were.
things
My doctor told me to take - easy
for a while.
just the thing
exactly what you want.
(not) quite the thing
what is considered socially correct, fashion
able:
not quite the thing
It’s - to wear an opennecked shirt to a formal evening dinner.
It’s (just) one of those things
means that there was no way of
planning to avoid smth
it was just one of those things
The road was blocked, so we missed the meet
ing. — I’m afraid - .
the thing is
often used to emphasise an important remark which
follows:
The thing is
-, can we get there in time?
have a thing about
(informal) a peculiar attitude or feeling to
ward smth
has a thing about
She - cats.
It’s good thing
- George can’t hear us.
initial n usu. pl.
first letter of a person’s name.
initial
coming at the beginning,
as the initial advantage, attempt, stage, step, symptoms:
initial
His - response to the question was “no”.
initiative
the first step in an undertaking,
have/seize/
lose/take the - :
initiative
They have attempted to take the - in
dealing with the problem.
initiative
the ability to use your judgement to
make decisions
as have/display/lack/show -
initiative
He doesn’t have
much - .
initiative
Act on your own -.
initiative
Act on your own - .
attend
to give one’s attention:
attending
Are you - to
what is being said?
attend
to be present at:
attended
The meeting was well - .
Attend
to provide help, esp. as part of your job:
attending on
The president always has
his own doctor - him.
attend
to result in, go to with:
attended
Danger - everything he did.
attention
active focusing of the mind
as pay attention to, attract/draw smb’s attention to:
attention
He likes being the centre of -.
attention
Many countries are starting to turn their - to new forms of en
ergy.
attentive
paying attention
attentive
helpful and considerate
attentive
I had very - and loving parents.
inattentive
He has been wholly - to the needs of his children.
attendant
n a person who looks after a place as a museum/cloak-room attendant.
attendance
the act of being present:
Attendance
- at school
is demanded by law.
reassure
to restore confidence or courage:
reassured
The doctor - the sick man (about his health).
reassurance
She won’t believe it in spite of all our
-.
reassuringly
“You’ll be all right,” he said -
assure
to promise; try to persuade
assured
He - us of his abil
ity to work.
assure
to make certain:
Assured
Before going to bed she - herself
that the door was locked.
assured
selfpossessed, confident:
assured
Now that the finance has been
secured, the production of the film is -.
self-assured
having confidence in your own abili
ties:
self-assured
The interview showed her as a - and mature student.
assurance
promise
assurance
She gave me her - that she would
post the cheque immediately.
yield
to supply or produce smth. positive such as a profit, an amount of food or information:
yield
The talks with the management
failed to - any results
yield
to give up, surrender:
yield (up)
They were forced
to - some of their lands during the war.
yield
We will not - to
pressure.
yield n
that which is produced:
yield
The tree gave a high - this year.
yielding
submissive, obedient:
yielding
He has a - character and
will soon change his mind.
yielding
soft, easy to move or band,
as yielding materials.
come about
to happen; arise
came about
The discovery of adrenaline - through a mistake.
come about
Peace can only - if one side agrees
to yield to the other.
come across
to meet or discover, esp. by chance:
come across
If you - my glasses, can you let me have them, please?
come along
to make good or satisfactory progress, esp. in
health:
coming along
Mother’s - nicely, thank you.
come along
My son has begun to
- very well in French.
come along
to go somewhere with someone:
come along
I’m going to the Monet exhibition this afternoon. Why don’t you - ?
are coming along
We are going to the party now, and Jane and Chris - later.
come along
be quick; make an effort:
Come along
- now, eat up your vegetables like a good boy.
Come on
-, Wendy, say something.
come by
to get smth., esp. smth. unusual:
come by
So how did you manage
to - this job?
come by
That’s a nasty bruise — how did you -it?
come in
to become fashionable or available:
coming in
Strawberries are just - ;
come in
to receive as income:
coming
in
I haven’t a lot of money - just now.
come into
to inherit:
came into
She - a fortune when her uncle died.
come off
to become unfastened or disconnected
come off
The top of this
jar won’t - .
come off
to happen, take place esp. successfully:
come off
Happen, take place esp. successfully:
came off
It was a bold idea, but it still - .
come on
to begin, to start:
coming on
I can feel a cold/headache - .
came on
The travellers wanted to reach the inn before night - .
came on.
Just as I
entered the house all the lights -
coming on
There is a storm - .
come out
to appear:
came out
The stars - as soon as it was dark.
come out
When will your new book - ?
come out
to become known:
came out
The truth - at the inquiry.
come out
to be seen as in a photograph.
has not come out
He’s in the picture but his face - very clearly.
come out
to be removed;
disappear:
come out.
If you get red wine on that shirt it won’t -
come over
to make a short informal visit:
Come over
- and see us
sometime.
come over
to happen to; to take possession of:
came over
That was a stupid
thing to say — I don’t know what - me.
come up
to happen, usually unexpectedly:
come up
I can’t see you to
night — something has - .
come up
to arise; to be mentioned:
came up
His name - whenever the matter of nuclear energy was discussed.
came up
What points - at the meeting?
Categorisation
• Definition: The process of classifying items into categories based on shared characteristics.
• Translation: Классификация
• Children’s and adult’s books:
Books written for children and adults, respectively.
Translation: Книги для детей и взрослых
Travel books:
Books that provide information about travel destinations and experiences.
Translation: Путеводители
Biography
A detailed description of a person’s life written by someone else.
Romantic novels:
Fictional stories focused on romantic relationships.
Translation: Романтические романы
Historical novels
Fiction set in a specific historical period.
Translation: Исторические романы
Thrillers
Fast-paced novels that create suspense and excitement.
Translation:
Detective stories
Fiction involving crime-solving and investigation.
Translation: Детективные истории
Science fiction
Definition: A genre of speculative fiction that explores imaginative concepts based on scientific principles, theories, and technologies. It often involves futuristic settings, advanced technology, space exploration, time travel, and the impact of science on society.
Nonfiction
Works based on factual information and real events.
Translation: Нонфикшн
Pulp fiction
Genre fiction characterized by sensational themes and often published in inexpensive magazines.
Translation: Пульп-фикшн
Absorbing
Engaging and holding one’s attention completely; a book that is so interesting that the reader is fully immersed in its content. Engaging and holding one’s attention completely.
Translation: Увлекательный
Ambitious
A book that tackles grand themes or complex ideas, often attempting to achieve a high level of literary or intellectual depth.
Having a strong desire for success or achievement.
Translation: Амбициозный
Amusing
Light-hearted and entertaining; a book that provides humor and enjoyment, often making the reader laugh. Entertaining or funny.
Translation: Забавный
Controversial
causing disagreement or discussion: Likely to cause public disa A book that addresses contentious topics or presents ideas that provoke strong disagreement or debate among readers. greement or .
Translation: Спорный
Brilliant
Exceptionally clever or talented; a book that showcases remarkable insight, creativity, or skill in writing.
very successful
Translation: Блестящий
extremely clever or impressive
Excellent
Depressing
book that evokes feelings of sadness or despair, often dealing with heavy themes and emotional struggles. Causing feelings of sadness or gloom.
Translation: Угнетающий
Delightful
Charming and enjoyable; a book that brings pleasure and joy to the reader through its content or style. Causing great pleasure or joy. very pleasant, attractive, or enjoyable:
Translation: Прекрасный
Disturbing
A book that unsettles the reader, often due to its intense themes, graphic content, or unsettling narratives. Causing anxiety or worry; unsettling.
Translation: Тревожный
Dull
Lacking interest or excitement; a book that fails to engage the reader, often due to a tedious plot or uninspired writing. Lacking interest or excitement; boring.
Translation:
Fascinating
Extremely interesting and captivating; a book that draws the reader in with intriguing content or concepts. Extremely interesting or charming.
Translation:
Gripping
Holding the reader’s attention firmly; a book that is so exciting or suspenseful that it is hard to put down. Very exciting and interesting; holding attention firmly.
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Hilarious
Extremely funny; a book that elicits laughter through witty dialogue, humorous situations, or comedic storytelling. Extremely funny; causing laughter.
Translation: Умора
Outrageous
Shockingly bold or unconventional; a book that challenges norms or societal expectations in a provocative manner. Shockingly bad or excessive; very bold or unconventional. shocking and morally unacceptable: used to describe something or someone that is shocking because they are unusual or strange:
Translation
Powerful
Emotionally impactful and thought-provoking; a book that leaves a strong impression on the reader through its themes, characters, or narrative style. Having a strong effect on someone or something; influential.
having a strong effect on your thoughts, feelings or body
Translation: Мощный
Wise
Showing deep understanding and insight; a book that offers thoughtful reflections on life, morality, and human nature. Having or showing experience, knowledge, and good judgment.
Translation: Мудрый
Paperback
A book with a flexible paper cover.
Translation: Мягкая обложка
Hardback
A book with a rigid cover, usually made of cardboard covered in cloth or leather.
Translation:
Binding
the type of cover that a book has:
the cover that holds the pages of a book together
The process of securing the pages of a book together and attaching it to a cover.
Translation: Переплет
Cover
The outer protective layer of a book, which may include artwork and title information.
Translation: Обложка
Jacket
A printed paper cover that wraps around a hardback book, often with illustrations and text.
Translation: Картонная обложка (или суперобложка)
Title
The name of a book, indicating its subject or theme.
Translation: Название
Epigraph
A quotation placed at the beginning of a book or chapter, often related to its theme.
a line of writing, short phrase, etc. on a building or statue, or as an introduction to part of a book
Translation: Эпиграф
Preface
An introductory section of a book, usually written by the author, explaining its purpose or background.
Translation: Предисловие
Contents list
A list of the chapters or sections in a book, usually found at the beginning.
Translation: Содержание
Fly leaf
A blank page at the front or back of a book, often used for notes or inscriptions.
Translation: Лист-вклейка
Bookplate
A label pasted into a book to indicate ownership.
Translation: Экслибрис
Blurb
A short promotional description of a book, usually found on the back cover or inside flap.
Translation: Аннотация
A beautifully printed book
A book that is aesthetically pleasing due to its quality printing and design.
Translation: Красиво напечатанная книга
A tome bound in leather/with gilt edges:
A large, scholarly book covered in leather with gold edges on the pages.
Translation: Том в кожаном переплете/с золотыми краями
A book with dense print/with loose pages:
A book that has closely packed text or one where the pages are not securely bound.
Translation: Книга с мелким шрифтом/с рыхлыми страницами
To form a reading habit early in life
To develop a consistent practice of reading from a young age.
Translation: Привить привычку к чтению с раннего возраста
To read silently
Reading without vocalizing the words.
Чтение молча
To read incessantly
Reading without stopping.
Чтение без остановки
To read avidly:
Reading with great enthusiasm.
Чтение с жадностью
To read voraciously:
means to read with an intense eagerness or enthusiasm, often consuming a large quantity of material in a short period of time. It implies a deep passion for reading, where the individual seeks out diverse genres and topics, driven by a strong desire to absorb knowledge, stories, or information.
Чтение ненасытно
To read curled up in a chair
To sit comfortably in a chair while reading, often in a relaxed position.
Translation: Чтение, свернувшись в кресле
To read a child/oneself to sleep:
To read aloud to someone (often a child) until they fall asleep or to read oneself to sleep.
Translation: Читать ребенку/себе на сон
To be lost in a book:
To be so engrossed in reading that one loses track of time.
Потеряться в книге
To be absorbed in a book:
To be fully engaged and focused on the content.
Быть поглощенным книгой
To devour books:
To read books very quickly and eagerly.
Translation: Поглощать книги
To dip into a book:
to read or watch only parts of a book
Листать книгу
To glance over a book
To skim through quickly.
Просматривать книгу
To pore over a book
To read with great attention to detail.
Изучать книгу
To thumb through a book:
This phrase means to quickly flip through the pages of a book, often without reading it in detail. It typically involves scanning the text and images, looking for specific information, or browsing for general interest, rather than engaging with the content thoroughly.
To browse through newspapers and periodicals
To look through various publications casually without reading thoroughly.
Translation: Просматривать газеты и периодические издания
To scan/skim a magazine:
1*: To look quickly for specific information.
• 2: To read rapidly to get the main ideas.
Просматривать журнал
• Листать журнал
A bookworm:
A person who loves reading and spends a lot of time doing it.
An avid reader:
Enthusiastic about reading.
someone who reads with great passion and dedication. The term “avid” implies an intense enthusiasm and a commitment to reading, often characterized by a high volume of books read over time. Avid readers tend to consume literature across various genres and formats, demonstrating a broad love for reading.
Увлеченный читатель
An/alert/reader:
Attentive and focused while reading.
Внимательный читатель
An /keen reader:
Eager and enthusiastic about reading.
Страстный читатель
Reading rooms
Rooms in a library set aside for reading and study. (Читальные залы)
The subject catalogue:
A listing organized by topic.
Каталог по предметам
The author catalogue:
A listing organized by authors’ names.
The title catalogue:
A listing organized by book titles.
The online catalogue:
A digital listing accessible via the internet.
The enquiry desk
The area in a library where patrons can ask questions and get assistance.
Translation: Справ
Computer assisted reference service:
A service that provides access to information using computers and digital resources.
Translation: Компьютерная справочная служба
Books and their parts
Книги и их части:
Reading habits
Привычки чтения:
Rare books
Valuable and historically important books. (Редкие книги)
To keep books that are overdue:
To hold onto books past their due date. (Держать книги, у которых истек срок возврата)
Books vulnerable to theft:
Books that are likely to be stolen. (Книги, подверженные кражам)
To suspend one’s membership:
To temporarily stop someone from being a member of a library. (Приостановить членство)
To be banned from the library:
To be prohibited from using the library. (Быть исключенным из библиотеки)
Reference sections
Sections of a library containing reference books, such as dictionaries and encyclopedias. (Справочные отделы)
Postcard
A card for sending a message by post without an envelope, typically with a picture on one side.
открытка
Get to grips with
To begin to understand and deal with something difficult.
справляться с чем-л. (особенно с проблемами, трудными ситуациями)
Devoted
Very loving or loyal.
преданный
Conscientious
Wishing to do one’s work or duty well and thoroughly.
добросовестный
Lingered
Stayed longer than necessary, typically because of a reluctance to leave.
задерживаться
Vow
A solemn promise.
клятва
On the Border (idiom)
In an extreme or dangerous situation; things are getting worse and worse.
Borderline
Of questionable acceptability; close to a limit.
сомнительный; стоящий на грани непристойности
Otherworldly
Relating to an imaginary or spiritual world rather than to the present world.
потусторонний, не от мира сего
Plump
To drop or fall heavily and suddenly.
бухаться, шлёпаться
Ponder over
To think about (something) carefully, especially before making a decision.
тщательно обдумывать
Probe
to ask questions in order to find out secret or hidden information about somebody/something
.
прощупывать; опробовать; делать испытание
Sizing up
Assessing a person or situation. Forming an opinion or judgment.
подведение итогов
Ambiguous
Open to more than one interpretation; having a double meaning.
двусмысленный, неопределенный, сомнительный, неясный
Haltingly
In a hesitant or faltering manner.
сбивчиво
Contend
To struggle to surmount (a difficulty). To assert something as a position in an argument.
бороться
Self-division
Internal conflict or separation within oneself.
автономия
Pull apart
To separate (something) violently or forcefully into pieces.
разнимать, разрывать
Homogeneous
Of the same kind; alike.
Strain
A force tending to stretch or deform something.
the pressure that is put on something when a physical force stretches, pushes, or pulls it
деформация
Unreconciled
such people or groups cannot agree with each other and therefore do not have a friendly relationship:
unable to accept something:
непримиримый
Resolve
To decide firmly on a course of action. to find an acceptable solution to a problem or difficulty
решать
Discord
Lack of agreement or harmony.
disagreement; arguing
Groove (Jazz)
A settled and comfortable routine or way of life. Also, a deep enjoyment of something, especially music (jazz).
упоение, экстаз , канава , совершенство исполнения (особ. джаза)
Tap
To make use of a source of energy, knowledge, etc.
to hit somebody/something quickly and lightly
Megalomania
Obsession with the exercise of power. Delusion about one’s own power or importance.
мания величия, мегаломания
y) a mental illness in which somebody has a much greater belief in their own importance or power than is reasonable
Inclined
Having a tendency to do something.
склонный
Cleavage
division or disagreement:
A split or division between two opposing factions.
раскол
Languorous
Characterized by tiredness or inactivity.
вялый, апатичный; усталый
Semicolons
The punctuation mark (;) used to connect independent clauses, to separate items in a list, or to set off a long quotation.
точка с запятой
Perfection
The state of being complete and flawless.
совершенство
Ordinariness
The state of being common or unremarkable.
обыденность, заурядность
Disguised
Having altered one’s appearance in order to conceal one’s identity.
замаскированный
Reassured
Having had one’s fears or doubts lessened.
успокоенный, уверенный
Lunatic
A mentally ill person (dated, offensive). Extremely foolish or irresponsible.
сумасшедший
Psychic
Relating to or denoting faculties or phenomena that are apparently inexplicable by natural laws, especially involving telepathy or clairvoyance.
психический, душевный
Subconscious
Concerning the part of the mind of which one is not fully aware but which influences one’s actions and feelings.
подсознательный
Torment
To inflict severe physical or mental suffering on.
мучить, терзать
Assume
Suppose to be the case, without proof.
предполагать
Compulsion
An irresistible urge to behave in a certain way, especially against one’s conscious wishes.
a strong desire to do something, especially something that is wrong, silly or dangerous
принуждение, непреодолимое желание
Yield
To produce or provide (a natural, agricultural, or industrial product). To give way to pressure or influence.
производить, приносить, давать
Irresistible
Too attractive and tempting to be resisted.
,
Dread
to be very afraid of something; to fear that something bad is going to happen
бояться, страшиться; содрогаться от страха
Strung up
Tense with anxiety. nervous or worried:
взволнованный
Surged up
A phrase describing a sudden and powerful movement or increase, often used to indicate an abrupt rise in emotions, energy, or physical movement. It conveys a sense of forcefulness and intensity, suggesting that something has risen rapidly and with great strength, such as feelings of excitement, waves in the ocean, or crowds of people.
нарастать
Self-protective
Having or showing a tendency to avoid risks or draw attention to oneself.
самозащитный
Idly
With no particular purpose, reason, or foundation.
лениво; праздно, тщетно, напрасно
Trace out
To delineate or draw the outline of something. To plan or map out a course of action.
намечать себе линию поведения; намечать себе план действий; набрасывать
Itinerary
A planned route or journey.
маршрут
Alienist
(Archaic) A psychiatrist.
психиатр (устаревшее слово)
Poison pens
Anonymous letters containing threats or insults.
анонимные письма с угрозами или оскорблениями (редкое выражение)
Hoax
A trick or deception intended to deceive or cheat people.
мистификация, обман
Grudge
A persistent feeling of ill will or resentment resulting from a past insult or injury.
злоба, обида
To get/come to grips with smb/smth (informal)
To begin to understand and deal with someone or something difficult. To address a problem directly and effectively.
справляться с кем-либо/чем-либо, разобраться с чем-то
To take up (time and energy)
To occupy or use resourses. To fill a space or period.
занимать (время и энергию)
To linger in the mind
To remain present in one’s thoughts or memory for a long time. To be slow to disappear or fade.
оставаться в памяти, застревать в мыслях
A borderline case
A situation or person that is on the edge of being acceptable or unacceptable, or fitting into a particular category.
пограничный случай (случай на грани нормы и патологии)
To plump for smth (informal)
To choose something, especially after hesitating between alternatives.
сделать выбор в пользу чего-либо, остановиться на чем-то
To ponder over smth
To think about something carefully and at length, especially before making a decision or reaching a conclusion.
размышлять над чем-либо, обдумывать что-то
To size up smb/smth
To form a judgement about someone or something quickly, especially regarding their capabilities, value, or qualities.
оценивать кого-либо/что-либо, составлять мнение о ком-то/чем-то
To size up smb/smth
To form a judgement about someone or something quickly, especially regarding their capabilities, value, or qualities.
оценивать кого-либо/что-либо, составлять мнение о ком-то/чем-то
To have one’s feet (firm) on the ground
To be practical and realistic; to have a sensible and grounded approach to life.
твердо стоять на ногах, быть реалистом
To have things one’s own way
To be allowed to do what one wants; to have one’s preferences and desires fulfilled.
делать по-своему, поступать так, как хочется
To get into a groove/rut (informal)
To become stuck in a monotonous and uninteresting routine. To establish a comfortable but unchallenging pattern.
попасть в рутину, застрять в привычной колее
To look round for ideas
To search for new concepts, inspiration, or solutions. To seek creative input.
искать идеи, оглядываться в поиске вдохновения
An odd coincidence
A remarkable concurrence of events or circumstances that is statistically unlikely.
странное совпадение
To feel reassured
To have one’s doubts or fears dispelled; to feel confident and at peace.
почувствовать себя уверенно, успокоиться
To send smb to Coventry (informal)
To ostracize someone; to deliberately ignore or exclude someone from social contact.
бойкотировать кого-либо, игнорировать
In the flesh
In person; in real life, rather than in a picture or description.
вживую, лично, собственной персоной
To have/bear a grudge against smb
To feel resentment or ill-will towards someone, often due to a perceived wrong or offense.
затаить обиду на кого-либо, держать злобу на кого-то
To feel a stirring of curiosity
Definition: To experience a sudden or strong feeling of wanting to know or learn something.
Translation: Почувствовать пробуждение любопытства.
To feel a stirring of hatred
Definition: To experience a sudden or strong feeling of intense dislike or aversion towards someone or something.
Translation: Почувствовать пробуждение ненависти.
To feel the stirring of interest
Definition: To begin to feel a growing desire to learn more about something or to engage with it.
Translation: Почувствовать пробуждение интереса.
To borrow books, CDs, and video tapes
Definition: To take books, CDs, or video tapes from a library or another person with the intention of returning them after use.
Translation: Брать книги, компакт-диски и видеопленки.
To renew books, CDs, and video tapes
Definition: To extend the borrowing period of books, CDs, or video tapes so that they can be kept for a longer time before needing to be returned.
Translation: Продлить срок пользования книгами, компакт-дисками и видеопленками.
To loan books, CDs, and video tapes
Definition: To give books, CDs, or video tapes to someone temporarily, with the expectation that they will be returned after use.
Translation: Одолжить книги, компакт-диски и видеопленки.
Categorisation
Категоризация
Children’s books
Definition: Books specifically written for children, typically featuring age-appropriate themes, language, and illustrations. These books can include picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, often designed to entertain, educate, or impart moral lessons.
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Travel books:
Books about travelling. (Книги о путешествиях)
Biography
An account of someone’s life written by someone else. ()
Romantic novels
Novels focusing on love and relationships. (Романы о любви)
Historical novels:
Novels set in a past time period. (Исторические романы)
Thrillers
Books that aim to cause excitement and suspense. (Триллеры)
Detective stories
Stories about detectives solving crimes. (Детективы)
- Children’s books
Definition: Books specifically written for children, typically featuring age-appropriate themes, language, and illustrations. These books can include picture books, early readers, chapter books, and middle-grade novels, often designed to entertain, educate, or impart moral lessons.
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- Adult’s books
Definition: Books intended for an adult audience, covering a wide range of genres and themes that may explore complex subjects, mature content, or sophisticated narratives. These can include literary fiction, non-fiction, biographies, self-help, and more, often aimed at providing deeper insights or entertainment for grown-up readers.
Fantasy
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Definition: A genre of speculative fiction that features magical elements, supernatural creatures, and imaginary worlds. It often includes themes of heroism, quests, and the battle between good and evil, set in environments that defy the laws of nature and reality.
▎Chimney-piece
Definition: A decorative framework around a fireplace, often including a mantel, which can be used for displaying items or as a shelf.
Translation into Russian: каминная полка (or каминный экран)
▎Blinker
Definition: A device on a vehicle that indicates a turn or lane change by flashing lights; also refers to a horse’s eye cover that limits its vision to prevent distraction.
a cloth hood with shades projecting at the sides of the eye openings used on skittish racehorses —usually used in plural
