[Vocabulary] Character Flashcards
[pronunciation]
character
/k/
[stress]
character
CHAracter
/ˈkærəktə(r)/
Character t_ (= черты характера) are the inner qualities of a person or animal. They can be good or bad.
Character traits are the inner qualities of a person or animal. They can be good or bad.
/ˈkærəktə treɪts/
Maria always speaks up during meetings because she’s s_-_ (= уверена в себе).
Maria always speaks up during meetings because she’s self-confident.
BrE /ˌself ˈkɒnfɪdənt/
AmE /ˌself ˈkɑːnfɪdənt/
Tom thinks he’s the best at everything. He’s so a_ (= высокомерный).
Tom thinks he’s the best at everything. He’s so arrogant.
/ˈærəɡənt/
Jack loves hearing different opinions. He’s very o_-_.
= широких взглядов, непредубежденный
Jack loves hearing different opinions. He’s very open-minded.
/ˌəʊpənˈmaɪndɪd/
When he saw Mark’s tattoos, he immediately judged him (= осудил, сформировал негативное мнение). He can be so n_-_ about people’s appearances.
= недалекий, с предрассудками
When he saw Mark’s tattoos, he immediately judged him (= осудил, сформировал негативное мнение). He can be so narrow-minded about people’s appearances.
/ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪd/
Lisa always knows the answer; she’s so sm_ and i_.
= умная, сообразительная
Lisa always knows the answer; she’s so smart and intelligent.
[stress]
intelligent
inTElligent
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
In contrast to many strict parents, Mary’s mom and dad always let her choose what to eat and how to dress. They’re really e_-_ parents.
= relaxed and not easily upset or worried - с легким характером,
In contrast to many strict parents, Mary’s mom and dad always let her choose what to eat and how to dress. They’re really easy-going parents.
She was just so fun and e_, you know?
= relaxed and not easily upset or worried - с легким характером,
She was just so fun and easygoing, you know?
John doesn’t dream too much; he’s very p_ and d_-_-_.
практичный и приземлённый
John doesn’t dream too much; he’s very practical and down-to-earth.
/ˈpræktɪkl/
/daʊn tuː ˈəːθ/
After a long week of work, Pete felt tired and s_ _. (= стрессует)
After a long week of work, Pete felt tired and stressed out.
A dolphin is more i_ (= умный) than a shark.
A dolphin is more intelligent than a shark.
/ɪnˈtelɪdʒənt/
[pronunciation]
She’s very practical.
= практичная
/ˈpræktɪkl/
Don’t trust Mike with secrets; he’s _r_ (= ненадёжный).
Don’t trust Mike with secrets; he’s unreliable.
/ˌʌnrɪˈlaɪəbl̩/
Bob only thinks about himself. He’s so s_ and self-centred.
= эгоистичный
Bob only thinks about himself. He’s so selfish and self-centred. /ˌselfˈsentəd/
/ˈselfɪʃ/
Behind us an i_ driver tooted his horn. (= нетерпеливый, гудел)
Behind us an impatient driver tooted his horn.
Where are my keys? Oh, I’m so f_ (забывчивый)!
Where are my keys? Oh, I’m so forgetful!
/fəˈɡetfəl/
I’m _ (= становлюсь) more forgetful. I’ve left my keys in the car on several occasions.
I’m getting more forgetful. I’ve left my keys in the car on several occasions.
Whenever I’m sad, Jane listens to me. She’s a very c_ person.
= заботливая
Whenever I’m sad, Jane listens to me. She’s a very caring person.
/ˈkeərɪŋ/
You can always trust Sue to keep her promises. She’s very r_.
= надёжная
You can always trust Sue to keep her promises. She’s very reliable.
/rɪˈlaɪəbl/
Kate keeps track of everything she needs to do and never missed any deadlines. She’s very o_ and efficient.
= хорошо организована, собрана
Kate keeps track of everything she needs to do and never missed any deadlines. She’s very organized and efficient.
/ˈɔːɡənaɪzd/
Every morning, Danny eats his cereal with orange juice instead of milk. I think it’s _ _ w_, to be honest.
= несколько странновато
Every morning, Danny eats his cereal with orange juice instead of milk. I think it’s a bit weird, to be honest.
[pronunciation] weird
BrE /wɪəd/
AmE /wɪrd/
I was also very _ (= независимой/ым) and responsible (= ответственной/им).
I was also very independent and responsible.
He’s constantly forgetting to do important things and can’t plan his own day, let alone (= не говоря уже о) a conference. He’s terribly d_.
= неорганизованный
He’s constantly forgetting to do important things and can’t plan his own day, let alone (= не говоря уже о) a conference. He’s terribly disorganized.
= неорганизованный
