English File - Upper Intermediate Unit 1
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self-centred /self ˈsentəd / 🙁
эгоистичный; эгоцентричный
Thinking only about oneself and not considering other people's feelings or needs.
self-centred jerk― collocation
He grew less self-centred with age.
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strong-willed /strɒŋ wɪld / 🙂
целеустремленный
Someone who is determined and doesn't give up easily, even when faced with challenges or obstacles.
strong-willed leader― collocation
Politicians must be strong-willed during debates.
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two-faced /ˈtuːfeɪst/ 🙁
двуличный; лицемерный
Someone who acts one way in front of certain people and another way in front of different people. They are not honest or genuine.
two-faced friend― collocation
Her two-faced compliments fooled me at first.
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tight-fisted /ˌtaɪt ˈfɪstɪd/ 🙁
скупой; жадный
Someone who is unwilling to spend money or share things with others. They are very stingy or cheap.
tight-fisted boss― collocation
Her tight-fisted ways saved a fortune.
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laid-back /ˌleɪd ˈbæk/
спокойный; невозмутимый
Relaxed and calm; not worried or stressed about things.
Her much-needed summer was laid-back and eventful.― User
laid-back vibe― collocation
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easy-going /ˈiːziˌɡəʊɪŋ/ 🙂
легкий в общении; беззаботный; покладистый
Relaxed, calm, and not easily upset. Such a person is flexible and willing to accept changes.
easy-going guy― collocation
His easy-going style wins everyone over.
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absent-minded /ˌæbsənt ˈmaɪndɪd / 🙁
рассеянный
Someone who often forgets things or is not paying attention because they are thinking about something else.
absent-mindedly― collocation
Feeling absent-minded, I lost my keys.
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narrow-minded /ˌnærəʊˈmaɪndɪd/ 🙁
узколобый; ограниченный; недалёкий
Someone who is not open to new ideas or different ways of thinking. They only see things from their own perspective and are not willing to consider other viewpoints.
narrow-minded bigot― collocation
The article criticized narrow-minded thinking.
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open-minded /ˌəʊpən ˈmaɪndɪd/
открытый; широких взглядов
Describing someone who is willing to consider new ideas, opinions, or perspectives without being judgmental or closed off.
open-minded approach― collocation
open-minded person― collocation
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bad-tempered /ˌbæd ˈtempəd/ 🙁
раздражительный; вспыльчивый
Someone who is easily annoyed or irritated, and often shows their anger or frustration through their words or actions.
bad-tempered man― collocation
Kids can be bad-tempered when tired.
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verify /ˈverɪfaɪ/ 🙂
проверять; подтверждать
проверить; подтвердить
To check or confirm that something is true or accurate. It means to make sure that information or facts are correct.
Verifying payment takes a moment.
She needs to verify her identity online.
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terminate /ˈtɜːməneɪt/
прекратить; завершить
bring to an end or halt
terminate contract― collocation
Negotiations terminated without agreement.
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response /rɪˈspɒns/
ответ; реакция
A reaction or answer to something that has been said or done. It means to reply or react to a stimulus or situation.
positive response― collocation
swift response― collocation
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purchase /ˈpɜːtʃɪs/
покупать; приобретать
To buy something with money. You give money in exchange for the item you want.
home purchase― collocation
purchase order― collocation
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demonstrate /ˈdemənstreɪt/
демонстрировать; показывать
To show or explain how something is done or how it works, or to perform or display a skill or activity for others. It can also mean proving something or providing evidence for it.
publicly demonstrate― collocation
demonstrate commitment― collocation
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complete /kəmˈpliːt/
полный; завершенный
To finish or do something in its entirety. This happens when all the necessary parts or steps are done and nothing is left to do.
complete overhaul― collocation
complete idiot― collocation
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commence /kəˈmens/
начинать; приступать
to begin or start something.
work commenced― collocation
commence firing― collocation
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adhere to /ədˈhɪə tuː/ 🙂
придерживаться
To follow or stick to something, like a rule or a plan. It means that you are doing what you are supposed to do and not deviating from it.
Patients must adhere to medication instructions.
He refuses to adhere to tradition.
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cruel /ˈkruːəl/ 🙁
жестокий
Being mean or unkind to others on purpose. It means intentionally causing harm or suffering to someone or something.
cruel world― collocation
cruel to― collocation
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wound /wuːnd/ 🙁
обида
рана; ранить
An injury to the body, usually caused by cutting or tearing the skin. It can be a cut, a scrape, or a bruise.
battle wound― collocation
flesh wound― collocation
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