Outcomes Intermediate Vocabulary Builder Unit 1
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Vocabulary Builder создан, чтобы помочь усвоить лексику и показать, как эти слова применяются на практике. Изучение слов в контексте (коллокаций и фраз) помогает развить беглость речи.
settle /ˈsetl/
решить, поселиться
To make a decision or come to an agreement about something. It means to resolve or find a solution to a problem or disagreement.
between 1826 and 1852, many Europeans settled in North America― User
they settled just north of London― User
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search /sɜːtʃ/
поиск; искать
To look for something or someone. It means to try to find something that you have lost or to find information about a particular topic.
I'm still searching for the perfect wedding present― User
100 police officers are searching the area― User
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rush /rʌʃ/ 🙂
спешить; бросаться
спешка
To move or do something very quickly. It can also mean a feeling of excitement or urgency.
he made a rush for the door (he tried to leave the room very quickly)― User
she always does her Christmas shopping in a last-minute rush― User
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papers /ˈpeɪpəz/
бумаги; документы
Thin sheets of material that people use for writing, drawing, or printing. This word can also mean important documents like a passport or a license that prove who a person is or show that they are allowed to do something.
hope my papers are in order (all correct)― User
a policeman asked him for his papers― User
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overnight /ˌəʊvəˈnaɪt/
за ночь; ночью
ночной
Happening or done during the night or very quickly, without much time passing.
overnight camping here is not allowed― User
an overnight success (something that became successful very quickly)― User
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motivate /ˈməʊtɪveɪt/
мотивировать
give an incentive for action
praise is a good way to motivate your employees― User
their teacher really knows how to motivate them― User
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mixture /ˈmɪkstʃə/
смесь; микстура
сочетание
A combination of different things mixed together. It means when you put two or more things together to create something new.
stir the mixture of oil and vinegar for a minute― User
he felt a mixture of hope and fear― User
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misunderstanding /ˌmɪsʌndəˈstændɪŋ/
недоразумение
неправильное понимание; размолвка
When two or more people do not understand each other correctly. It means there is confusion or a mistake in communication that leads to a lack of understanding.
we have changed the wording to avoid any misunderstanding― User
I can see how this misunderstanding arose― User
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gesture /ˈdʒestʃə/
жест
A movement or action used to express a feeling or message. It can be a wave, a smile, or even a thumbs-up, helping people communicate without words.
he turned and gestured to the waiter― User
gesture to someone (to do something)― User
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film /fɪlm/ 🙂
снимать фильм, экранизировать
киноплёнка
A movie or a motion picture. It is a form of entertainment that tells a story through moving images and sound.
the last two episodes were filmed on location (away from the studio)― User
they filmed the main scenes in the studio― User
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engine /ˈendʒɪn/
двигатель
A machine that uses fuel or electricity to produce power and make things move. It is the part of a vehicle that makes it run.
a common problem was engine failure― User
she sat in the driver's seat and started the engine― User
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crew /kruː/
экипаж
команда
A group of people who work together on a task or project. They often have specific roles and responsibilities.
a TV camera crew waited outside the palace― User
most had gone, leaving only a skeleton crew (the smallest possible number of people)― User
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come up /kʌm ʌp/
подойти; появиться
возникать
User: to arise or occur. It means that something is happening or coming into consideration or discussion.
a man came up to me and asked me for money― User
a girl came up and started talking to me― User
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catch, caught, caught/kætʃ, kɔːt, kɔːt/ 🙂
ловить; поймать; схватить
уловить, догнать, зацепиться
To grab or seize something that is moving through the air or falling. It can also mean to capture or get hold of something or someone.
I waited by the door trying to catch what they were saying― User
can you say that again I didn't quite catch it― User
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cabin /ˈkæbɪn/ 🙂
кабина, салон, каюта
хижина
A small, simple house or shelter usually located in a forest or rural area. It is a cozy place to stay, especially during vacations or camping trips.
User: on a ship, the cabins are the rooms where the passengers and the members of the crew live and sleep during a journey
our cabin was below the water level― User
a luxury cabin costs 200 extra― User
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behaviour /bɪˈheɪvjə/
поведение
The way a person or an animal acts or conducts themselves. It can also refer to the way something functions or operates.
you'll get extra pocket money for good behaviour― User
this sort of behaviour is unacceptable― User
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act /ækt/
действовать; акт
To do something or behave in a certain way. It means to perform an action or conduct oneself in a particular manner.
she acts as a mother figure to the children― User
he acted as headteacher until Mr Rawnsley returned― User
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top /tɒp/ 🙂
верх; вершина; лучший
User: the highest part of something, like the highest point on a mountain or the highest level of a building. It can also mean something that is the best or most important.
a meeting of the top executives (very important people in a company)― User
one of the top restaurants in Dublin― User
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sufficient /səˈfɪʃənt/
достаточный
Having enough of something or being adequate. There is enough to meet a particular need or requirement.
five litres of paint is sufficient to cover one wall― User
there is sufficient evidence to believe he could speak many languages― User
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struggle /ˈstrʌɡəl/
борьба
бороться
To try very hard to do something, especially when it is difficult. To make a great effort or face challenges in order to achieve a goal.
she found the course a bit of a struggle― User
it was a struggle to understand her when she spoke so fast― User
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