Spotlight 7 - Module 1b - Better safe than sorry
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alarm system /əˈlɑːm ˌsɪstəm/ 🙂
система сигнализации; охранная система
A device that makes a loud noise or alerts others when there is a potential danger or problem, such as a fire or a break-in. It helps to keep people safe by warning them of possible threats.
A smart alarm system lets you monitor remotely.
Technicians serviced the office alarm system today.
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burglar /ˈbɜːɡlə/ 🙁
грабитель; вор
A person who breaks into houses or buildings to steal things. They are not supposed to be there and it is against the law.
cat burglar― collocation
armed burglar― collocation
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crime /kraɪm/ 🙁
преступление; криминал
An action that is against the law and is punishable by the government. It means doing something that is considered wrong or illegal.
commit crime― collocation
crime rate― collocation
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danger /ˈdeɪndʒə/ 🙁
опасность
The possibility of harm, injury, or something bad happening. It means a situation or condition that can cause harm or put someone at risk.
danger zone― collocation
in danger― collocation
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door chain /ˈdɔː tʃeɪn / 🙂
дверная цепочка; цепочка для двери
A safety device on a door that allows it to be partially opened while still being secured. It helps to prevent unwanted visitors from entering a home or room.
I rattled the door chain to test it.
Always use the door chain with delivery people.
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identification /aɪˌdentɪfɪˈkeɪʃən/
идентификация; удостоверение личности
The act of recognizing or determining who or what something is. It can involve providing personal information, like your name or ID number, to prove your identity.
positive identification― collocation
species identification― collocation
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install /ɪnˈstɔːl/ 🙂
установить; инсталлировать; монтировать
To set up something or put it in place so it is ready to use. It is like giving a new thing a home.
quick install― collocation
install app― collocation
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leaflet /ˈliːflɪt/
листовка
a small printed piece of paper that is used to advertise or inform people about something.
election leaflet― collocation
hand out leaflet― collocation
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peephole /ˈpiːphəʊl/
глазок; дырка для подсмотра
a small hole in a door or wall that allows someone to look through and see what is on the other side.
door peephole― collocation
He pressed his eye against the peephole eagerly.
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protect /prəˈtekt/ 🙂
защищать
To keep someone or something safe from harm or danger. It means to make sure that nothing bad happens to them.
protect the environment― collocation
protect yourself― collocation
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rob /rɒb/ 🙁
грабить
To take something from someone by force or threat, usually involving stealing. It is an illegal and dishonest act.
rob the cradle― collocation
rob a bank― collocation
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shoplift /ˈʃɒpˌlɪft/ 🙁
воровать в магазине; красть в магазине
To steal items from a store without paying for them.
shoplift clothes― collocation
shoplift alcohol― collocation
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steal, stole, stolen/stiːl, stəʊl, 'stoʊlʌn/ 🙁
воровать; красть
To take something that does not belong to you without permission. It means to take something secretly or without the owner's knowledge. Stealing is considered wrong and against the law.
bargain steal― collocation
steal the show― collocation
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stranger /ˈstreɪndʒə/ 🙁
незнакомец; посторонний
A person you do not know.
stranger danger― collocation
total stranger― collocation
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valuables /ˈvæljuəbəlz/ 🙂
ценности; драгоценности
Things that are very important or precious to someone, such as jewelry, money, or sentimental items.
store valuables― collocation
pack valuables― collocation
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hand over /hand ˈəʊvə /
передать; сдать; вручить
To give something to someone else, usually after they ask for it or when they need it.
After retiring, he handed over the business.
The team handed over the project files.
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run after /rʌn ˈɑːftə /
бежать за; преследовать
To chase or follow someone or something quickly in order to catch them or reach them.
The puppy ran after every passing car.
He's always running after promotions at work.
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run into /rʌn ˈɪntə/
столкнуться с кем-то/чем-то
To meet by accident or unexpectedly. Same us bump into.
He ran into the door because he was distracted.
Let's hope we don't run into bad weather tomorrow.
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run out of /rʌn ˈaʊt əv/
исчерпываться; заканчиваться
To have no more of something
"I'm running out of storage."― User
The team ran out of energy in the second half.
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switch off /swɪtʃ ɒf /
выключить; отключить
To turn off or stop working, like a light or a machine.
The car switches off automatically in traffic.
I need to switch off from stress.
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