Verbs 1 Flashcards
to complain
to say that something is wrong or not satisfactory
He complained that his boss was useless and he had too much work.
жаловаться
to explode
to break up into pieces violently, or to cause something to do this
She could hear the distant sound of fireworks exploding.
взорваться
to honor
to show great respect for someone or something, especially in public
We are honoured (= proud and happy) to have you here tonight.
почтить
to fry
to cook in hot oil or fat
to exercise
to do physical activities or sports to stay healthy and become stronger
to infect
to pass a disease to a person, animal, or plant
All the tomato plants are infected with a virus.
to negotiate
to have formal discussions with someone in order to reach an agreement with them
The government has refused to negotiate with the strikers.
вести переговоры, договариваться
to convert
to (cause something or someone to) change in form or character
Could we convert the small bedroom into a second bathroom?
превращать
to accompany
to go with someone somewhere
Depression is almost always accompanied by insomnia.
сопровождать, сопутствовать, аккомпанировать
to demand
to ask for something forcefully, in a way that shows that you do not expect to be refused
I demanded an explanation.
требовать, предъявлять требование
to defeat
to win against someone in a fight, war, or competition
I have never known defeat.
поражение, разгром, крушение