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1
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advocate of organic farming

He’s a strong advocate of organic
farming.

A

прихильник органічного
землеробства

someone who publicly
supports not using
artificial chemicals in the
growing of plants

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agitated mind

His grandfather has Alzheimer’s and
often grows confused and has
agitated mind at night.

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схвильований розум,
стурбований

worried or angry mentality

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artificial intelligence

To understand “natural language”
computers must be equipped with
artificial intelligence.

A

штучний інтелект

computer technology that
allows something to be
done in a way that is
similar to the way a
human would do it

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to be aimed at

These ads are aimed at young
people.

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бути спрямованим на

aim something is also to
direct it toward someone
whom you want to
influence or toward
achieving something

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to be a matter of time

If you keep on driving like that, it’ll
be a matter of time before you have
an accident.

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бути справою часу

used when you think that
something will happen at
some point in the near
future

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to be coined

The term “flower power” was coined
by Allen Ginsberg.

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бути створеним

be created or be used firstly

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to become fashion victim

A typical teenager is a consumer of
any new product or trend, she
becomes a complete fashion victim.

A

стати жертвою моди

someone who always
wears very fashionable
clothes even if the clothes
sometimes make them
look silly

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to be down-to-earth

She is a down-to-earth woman with
no pretensions.

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бути реалістом, бути
“приземленим”

be practical, reasonable, and friendly

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to be poised for

The City is poised for a major
announcement on the airline’s fare
strategy.

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бути готовим до

ready to do a particular thing at any moment

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to be to the advantage

It would be to your the advantage to
agree to his demands.

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бути перевагою, бути на
користь чомусь

a condition giving a greater chance of success

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to be a trendsetter

This is the flagship product of a
company that is increasingly a
trendsetter in wireless networking.

A

бути законодавцем мод

a person, organization,
that starts new fashions,
especially in clothes

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to be the latest in the wave of

This machine is the latest in the wave
of LED technology

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бути найновішим в чомусь

be newest or most recent or modern

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to be up to do smth

Lucia is up to do the publicity for the
school play.

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виконувати щось

deal with or be
responsible for something

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to boast

They boasted that they had never lost
a single game.

A

вихвалятись

speak too proudly or
happily about what you
have done or what you
own

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brand ambassador

The Brazilian soccer player was
named a brand ambassador for a
Chinese computer maker.

A

посол бренду

a person who is paid or
given free products by a
company in exchange for
wearing or using its
products

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to bring smth for use

Without warning, she suddenly
brought the program for use.

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ввести в експлуатацію

put into operation

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chipmaker

Chipmakers are predicting that
profits will be lower than expected
because of falling prices.

A

виробник чіпів

a company that
manufactures chips that
are used in computers and
other electronic equipment

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clout, n. /klaʊt/

The Queen may have privilege but
she has no real political clout.

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статус, сила

power and influence over
other people or events

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19
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combined Instagram followers

She has over 100,000 combined
Instagram followers.

A

сукупна кількість підписників у Instagram

the total number of people who choose to see a particular person’s posts
on Instagram

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content-rich platforms

This new personal banking software
can be used with any content-rich
platforms.

A

багатофункціональні
платформи

the type of computer
system or smartphone you
are using, in relation to the
type of software you can
use on it

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to convey restfulness

Lavender oil can convey restfulness
and calm.

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передавати спокій

pass a feeling of being
calm and relaxed

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to date

This novel is his best work to date.

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на сьогоднішній день

up to the present time

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dazzling and unprecedented potential

The region has dazzling and
unprecedented potential for
economic development.

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вражаючий і безпрецедентний
потенціал

impressive ability to develop, achieve, or succeed

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deployment of

Good solutions are based on the
efficient and wise deployment of
capital, resources and people.

A

використання чогось

the use of something or
someone in an effective
way

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to detract from

All that make-up she wears actually
detracts from her beauty, I think.

A

відволікати від

make something seem less
valuable or less deserving
of admiration than it really
is

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devotee, n. /ˌdevəˈtiː/

He is a great devotee of a prime
minister.

A

віддана людина, ентузіаст,
поборник

a person who is strongly
admires a particular
person or is extremely
interested in a subject

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devoted, adj.

In real life the star of the film is
devoted husband and father.

A

відданий, вірний,
присвячений

extremely loving and
loyal

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digital content creator

Who was digital content creator?

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творeць цифрового контенту

someone who has
inventeddigital content

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emerging innovations

His emerging innovation is a
theatrical troupe that will perform in
front of schools.

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нові інновації

a new idea or method

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to facilitate the development of

A good diet and lots of exercise
facilitate the development of child’s
healthy growth.

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сприяти розвитку

promote the process of
growing and changing and
becoming more advanced

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fame

She moved to London in seaech of
fame and fortune.

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слава, популярність

the state of being known
or recognized by many
people because of your
achievements, skills

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far-flung locale

The film’s far-flung locale is Venice
in the summer of 1962.

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далека локація

distant area or place
where something special
happens

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to find a commercial footing

The bank agreed to find a
commercial footing for a new
warehouse

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знайти фінансування

find the money needed to
do a particular thing

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34
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a fitting location

The hotel is in a fitting location
overlooking the lake.

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підходяще місце

suitable place or position

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35
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to flood the screen

We don’t want them to flood the
screen.

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захоплювати ефірний час

capture airtime

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36
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to gain attention outside

The concurrent approach is gaining
attention outside at the moment.

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залучення уваги ззовні

make someone notice you

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to gain momentum

A falling object gains momentum as
it falls.

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набирати обертів

the increase in the rate of
development of a process

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to gather hype, n. /haɪp/

Europe was gathered hype as the
place to invest last year.

A

набирати популярності,
медіального галасу

advertising, news reports,
public praise for a new
product or service

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to get fierce competition

They get fierce competition for
admission to this school.

A

створювати жорстку
конкуренцію

create a situation in which
someone is trying to win
something or be more
successful than someone
else

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to grow exponentially, adv.
/ɪkˈspəʊnənʃli/

We are growing exponentially in
resources, people, financing.

A

поступово і рівномірно
зростати

in a way that becomes
quicker and quicker as
something that increases
becomes larger

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to haul, v. /hɔːl/ mail freight

They want to reduce road, use by
awarding grants to companies, to
haul mail freight.

A

перевезення вантажів поштою

goods that are transported
by mail

42
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to have greatness thrust upon them

He is ready to have greatness thrust
upon them.

A

наділити їх величчю

endow them with
importance and fame,
power, success

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to have a major impact on

The anti-smoking campaign had a
major impact on young people.

A

мати основний вплив на

a powerful effect that
something, especially
something new, has on
situation or person

44
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homespun, adj.

The music happened in a similar
homespun way.

A

простий, примітивний

simple and ordinary

45
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human intervention

The program then ran autonomously
without any human intervention.

A

втручання людини

involvement in a difficult
situation in order to
improve it or prevent it
from getting worse

46
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hyped technologies

Basic economic relations are
changing as hyped technologies and
markets emerge.

A

популярні технології

the use of advanced,
scientific knowledge in
business, industry,
manufacturing

47
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to impart

I was rather quiet as I didn’t feel I
had much wisdom to impart on the
subject.

A

передавати, ділитися,
надавати

communicate information
to someone

48
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to roll out, phrasal verb

If a company rolls out a new product
or service, or the product or service
enters the market, they become
available to the public.

A

виходити на ринок

enter the market

49
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inflated expectation

Contrary to all inflated expectations,
she was accepted by the academy

A

завищені очікування

the feeling that good
things are going to happen
in the future

50
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jaunty, adj. /ˈdʒɔːntɪ/

When he came back his hat was at a
jaunty angle and he was smiling.

A

веселий, безтурботний,
жвавий

showing that you are
happy and confident

51
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to keep things on track

We were behind on this job, but we
keep things on track now.

A

дотримуватись визначеного
напрямку дій

developing as expected

52
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legion of adoring fans

Legion of adoring fans went wild
every song she sang.

A

легіон шанувальників

large number of people
who admire, support a
person, sport, sports team

53
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to live screened 24 hours a day/
around clock life

Students on the course must live
screened 24 hours a day

A

жити під наглядом відеокамер
24 годин на добу

the act of watching a
person or activity and
making certain that
everything is done
correctly

54
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mainstream, n.

The new law should allow more
disabled people to enter the
mainstream of American life.

A

основний напрям

the way of life or set of
beliefs accepted by most
people

55
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make-or-break, adj.

Christmas is often a make-or-break
time for smaller retailers.

A

пан або пропав

a make-or-break situation will bring great success or complete failure

56
Q

to maroon

Blackbeard deliberately wrecked his
ship and marooned his men before
making off with their treasure.

A

покинути

leave someone in a place
from which they cannot
escape

57
Q

marketing industry

Direct marketing has become an
important element of marketing
industry.

A

маркетингова індустрія

the work of advertising
and offering goods or services for sale

58
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misfit, n.

I was a social misfit, the kind of kid
no one played with.

A

невдаха, людина не на своєму місці

someone who is not suited
to a situation or who is not
accepted by other people
because their behavior is
strange or unusual

59
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to narrow smth down, phrasal verb

We narrowed the list of candidates
downfrom ten to three.

A

зменшити

make a number or list of
things smaller, by
removing the things that
are least important

60
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to navigate obstacles

He is trying to navigate obstacles and
find the job.

A

долати перешкоди

overcome something that
makes it difficult for you
to go somewhere

61
Q

neatly, coiffed /ˈkwɑft/ beard

Graham came back from holiday
with neatly, coiffed beard on his
chin

A

акуратно причесана борода

the hair that some men
allow to grow on the
lower part of their face in
a tidy way

62
Q

newsmaker

Love them or hate them, they were
our newsmakers.

A

людина яка має вплив на хід
публічного дискурсу

one whose actions become
the headlines; one who
influences the course of
public discourse.

63
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notoriety /ˌnoʊtəˈraɪətɪ/

He gained notoriety for his racist
speeches.

A

недобра слава,
загальновідомість

the quality of being
famous for something bad

64
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octogenarian, n. /ˌɒktəʊdʒəˈneəriən/

He certainly wouldn’t be the first
octogenarian to play an important
international role.

A

восьмидесятирічний

a person who is between
80 and 89 years old

65
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Oxford-blue beret /ˈbereɪ/

In these cases, Oxford-blue berets
will be provided as they are.

A

берет темно блакитного
кольору

dark blue, usually with a
purple tinge beret

66
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peaceable, adj.

They believe only in peaceable, nonviolent protest

A

мирний, миролюбний,
злагідний

without violence, peaceful

67
Q

philanthropy, n. /fɪˈlænθrəpɪ/

Many Americans appreciate the role
of private philanthropy in supporting
our National Park system.

A

благодійність

the activity of helping the poor, especially giving
them money

68
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to play a major role in

Large multinational corporations
often play a major role in economic
development.

A

бути ключовим в чомусь

be important in something

69
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political influencer

Political influencer is a person
whose influence on a political
decision is in some way significant
or authoritative.

A

політична впливова особа

a person or group capable
of influencing the
behavior or opinion of
others

70
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popularity, n.

Prime Minister is riding on a wave of
popularity.

A

популярність

the fact that something or
someone is liked, enjoyed
or supported by many
people

71
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prestigious event

Susannah’s party was a prestigious
event of the year.

A

престижна подія

anything that happens,
especially something
important or unusual

72
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to produce huge profits

She produces huge profits from
selling waste to textile companies.

A

приносити великий прибуток

money that is earned in
trade or business

73
Q

to reach plateau of productivity

Studies show that if the work
environment is pleasant, they reach
plateau of productivity.

A

досягнути плато
продуктивності

the rate at which a person,
company or country does
useful work, reach a
particular level and then
stay the same

74
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to revolve around sb/sth, phrasal verb

The conversation revolved around
childcare problems.

A

обертатися навколо

have someone or
something as your main or
most important interest or
subject

75
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science fiction
An idea often discussed is the
teleportation machine of science
fiction

A

наукова фантастика

stories about life in the
future or in other parts of
the universe

76
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to score high ratings

The two channels score high ratings.

A

отримати високі рейтинги

a measurement of the quality or success of something

77
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senior citizen

Discounts are available for senior citizen.

A

пенсіонер, представник
старшого покоління

an old person, especially
someone who has stopped
working

78
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to settle in disillusionment, n
/ˌdɪsɪˈluːʒənmənt/

They settle in disillusionment with
the political process.

A

розчаровувати

a feeling of being
disappointed and unhappy
because of discovering the
truth about something or
someone that you liked or
respected

79
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to showcase

The albums showcase his production
skills.

A

демонструвати

exhibit, display

80
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to show sb the door

When I told my bank that I wanted to
borrow $ 100,000, they showed me
the door.

A

вигоняти

make it clear that you
don’t want anyone to be
present and that they have
to go

81
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silver lining

When things look black, there is always a silver lining.

A

надія, позитивний момент

advantage that comes
from a difficult or
unpleasant situation

82
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to single out, phrasal verb

You can’t just single out young
people when you talk about what’s
wrong with the country

A

виділяти, вибирати

choose someone or
something for a special
attention

83
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to smuggle

Together they plotted to smuggle
weapons into the troubled region.

A

провозити контрабандою

secretly and often illegally
take things or people to or
from a place

84
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to span the entire range of interests

Together, they span the entire range
of human activity

A

охоплювати весь спектр
інтересів

cover the full set of
similar activity that you
enjoy doing

85
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to spend some time in close contact with

One of the minus points of working
at home is not spending some time in
close contact with colleagues.

A

проводити певний час поруч з

communicate with people
who are close know each
other very well in a
particular period of time

86
Q

spiritual journey, figurative

He views his life as a spiritual
journey towards a greater
understanding of his faith.

A

духовний путь, пошук

relating to deep feelings
and beliefs, especially
religious beliefs, spiritual
search

87
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to sport

He was sporting a huge handlebar
mustache.

A

носити або демонструвати

wear or display

88
Q

steadying influence

Mom’s been the only steadying
influence in all this.

A

вплив, що допомагає
заспокоїтись

the power to have an
effect on people or things,
which developing in a
gradual, regular way over
a period of time

89
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to struggle to decompress from the day-to-day anxiety

I come here a lot when I need to
struggle to decompress from the dayto-day anxiety.

A

намагатися позбутися
повсякденної тривоги

try to get rid of an
uncomfortable feeling of
worry happening every
day as a regular part of
your life

90
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to struck a soothing chord

The best of Japanese gastronomy
struck a soothing chord.

A

викликало відгук заспокоєння

making you feel calm

91
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to tackle the challenge

It is self-evident that we can tackle
the challenges only by joint efforts.

A

вирiшити проблему

solve something that
causes difficulty or that is
hard to deal with

92
Q

telecom, n. (short for
telecommunications)

We sell devices mainly to large cable
and telecom companies.

A

телеком

telecommunications
company (one that provids
telephone and related
services)

93
Q

tingling sensations

Three months after the accident, she
still has no tingling sensations
in her right leg.

A

відчуття поколювання

a physical feeling of
tingling, numbness

94
Q

trophy, n. /ˈtrəʊfɪ/

Her dance and athletics trophies are
still on display in the living room of
her home.

A

трофей, приз

a prize, that you get for
winning a race or
competition

95
Q

take on life

It is her take of life, space and
feelings in the world around her.

A

погляд на життя

the way a person thinks about life

96
Q

tranquil, adj. /ˈtræŋkwəl/ tone

From the tranquil tone of her voice, I
knew she was serious.

A

спокійний тон

calm and quiet sound of
someone’s voice

97
Q

tricycle

A car lasts much longer than a tricycle.

A

триколісний велосипед
a bicycle with one wheel
at the front and two at the
back

98
Q

to tune in, phrasal verb

Be sure to tune in to next week’s
show.

A

дивитися або слухати певну
телевізійну програму або
радіопередачу або станцію

watch or listen to a
particular television or
radio program or station

99
Q

unwittingly, adv. /ʌnˈwɪtɪŋlɪ/

Unwittingly, I may have given a
misleading impression in my
interviews.

A

мимоволі, ненавмисно

in a way that is done
without knowing or
planning

100
Q

working knowledge

People working in stores need better
working knowledge.

A

навички роботи з чимось,
робочі знання

skill in, understanding of
or information about a
subject that you get by
experience or study