![Vocabulary] Technology dependency Flashcards
I’m p_ m_ g_ _ my phone/tablet/computer.
(= I постоянно сижу в телефоне)
I’m pretty much glued to my phone/ tablet/. computer.
/ɡluːd/
Я пытаюсь добиться баланса, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
I try to strike a balance, but I often end up spending way too much time mindlessly scrolling on social media.
/straɪk ə ˈbæləns/
Мой телефон оказывается полезным, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
(= ** to be useful**)
My phone comes in handy, especially when I need to quickly find some information.
My phone is a t_ l_ when I’m trying to navigate a new city.
(=a thing that helps me in a difficult situation)
My phone is a total lifesaver when I’m trying to navigate a new city.
/ˈlaɪfseɪvə/
I can’t e_ remember _ last time I w_ _ d_ _ using my tablet.
(=даже не могу вспомнить, когда в последний раз проводила день без)
I can’t even remember the last time I went a day without using my tablet.
O_ s_ _ _ s_, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.
(возможно, это покажется старомодным)
Old school as it sounds, I prefer face-to-face communication to interacting on social media.
Я не особенно привязан к моим устройствам, если быть честным.
I’m not really tied to my devices, to be honest.
I с_ e_ g_ _ d_ _ t_ without checking my social media.
(= **спокойно могу день или два обойтись без того, чтобы…*)
I could easily go a day or two without checking my social media.
One way to deal with phone addiction is to t_ and m_ _ _ time.
(keep track of how much time exactly you spend on your phone)
One way to deal with phone addiction is to track and measure your time.
Вы также можете настроить важные уведомления и выключить уведомления от социальных сетей.
You can also set up important notifications and turn off notifications** from social media.
/,set’ʌp/
Я практически закончил packing now. (p… m…)
I’ve pretty much finished packing now.
(spoken)
/ˈprɪti mʌtʃ/
It annoys me… Especially if I’ve got to do a bit of washing or something and I’ve not got the spare money to get the hotel to do it _ their exo_ r_.
(= по их заоблачным ценам)
… I’ve not got the spare money to get the hotel to do it at their exorbitant rates.
/ɪɡˈzɔːbɪtənt/
[to avoid sounding too negative]
You know what I can’t stand? A_ it m_ s_ stupid, b_ it’s people who don’t leave the room when they take a phone call.
(= И это может показаться глупостью/ерундой, но)
And it may seem stupid, but it’s people who don’t leave the room…
I don’t g_ a_ at stuff v_ easily, but I just thought, “Why can you not see that you’re ruining this film experience for everyone?”
(меня мало что способно выбесить, но я подумал…)
I don’t get annoyed at stuff very easily, but I just thought, “Why can you not see that you’re ruining this film experience for everyone?”
It’s a v_ s_ thing p_ d_ but I just think, “Oh come on, umm, do us all a favour”.
(= это просто мелочь, которую люди делают, но я думаю: “Ну хватит”)
It’s a very small thing people do but I just think, “Oh come on, umm, do us all a favour”.
But _ worst o_ _ me was w_ I was at university and there was someone that would come round to watch a film and there’d be eight of us watching a film and then they would take a phone call.
(= **но самый худший случай для меня был, когда …* я был)
But the worst one for me was when I was at university…
For quick edits, I often use Snapseed to edit photos and videos _ _ f_.
(=quickly while something else is happening; на ходу)
For quick edits, I often use Snapseed to edit photos and videos on the fly.
[phrasal verb]
After a tough day at work, I always t_ _ Spotify to relax and unwind after a long day.
(to use something to help you with a task)
After a tough day at work, I always turn to Spotify to unwind and relax after a long day.
My phone helps me to быть продуктивным в пути
(s_ p_ _ _ g_)
My phone helps me to stay productive on the go.
/prəˈdʌktɪv/
I normally use Booking.com to b_ travel arra_ or a_.
(=бронировать путешествие или жилье)
I normally use Booking.com to book travel arrangements or accommodations.
/əˈreɪndʒmənts/, /əˌkɒməˈdeɪʃnz/
To k_ _ _ c_ e_, I usually check the BBC News app.
(=быть в курсе текущих событий)
To KEEP UP WITH CURRENT EVENTS, I usually check the BBC News app.
/ˈkʌrənt/
To k_ _ _ c_ n_, I usually check the BBC News app.
(=быть в курсе новостей)
To keep up with current news, I usually check the BBC News app.
/ˈkʌrənt/
Technology allows us to s_ c_ _ our grown kids.
(=оставаться на связи)
Technology allows us to stay connected with our grown kids.
/kəˈnektɪd/
I use a fitness app to k_ t_ _ my fitness and health goals.
(=следить за исполнением целей, касающихся моей физической формы и здоровья)
I use a fitness app to keep track of my fitness and health goals.
track of: /trækə/
I always turn to Spotify to r_ _ u_ after a long day.
(расслабиться и отдохнуть)
After a tough day at work, I always turn to Spotify to relax and unwind after a long day.
/ˌʌnˈwaɪnd/
