Weekly Words (13 December)
Слов: 22
vault /vɔːlt/
сейф; хранилище
перепрыгивать
возводить свод, покрывать сводом
User: to jump over something by first putting your hands on it or by using a pole
User: a large room or chamber used for storage, especially an underground one
vault door― collocation
pole vault― collocation
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limp /lɪmp/ 🙁
хромать; вялый
Not stiff or firm. It hangs or droops down instead of standing up straight. It can also describe a person or animal who is weak or lacking energy.
User: to walk with difficulty, typically because of a damaged or stiff leg or foot
go limp― collocation
limp along― collocation
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diversion /daɪˈvɜːʃən/
отвлечение; отвлекающий маневр; развлечение
Something that takes your attention away from what you are currently doing. It can be a trick to make someone look at the wrong place so they do not see what is really happening. It can also be a fun activity like a game that you do to have a good time.
create diversion― collocation
welcome diversion― collocation
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prove yourself /pruːv jɔːˈself/
зарекомендовать себя; показать на что ты способен; доказать свою состоятельность
To show that you are good at something or that you can do what you say you can do. It means to make others believe in your abilities by doing something well.
Prove yourself worthy of the role.
He's proving himself as team captain.
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work out /wɜːk aʊt/
тренироваться
решаться, улаживаться
User: to do exercises to make your body stronger
User: if a problem or difficult situation works out, it gradually becomes better
The plan didn't work out well.
She's working out a new routine.
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out of mind /ˌaʊt əv maɪnd/
сумасшедший; не в своем уме; вылететь из головы
To be crazy, insane, or very strange; also, to no longer be thinking about something.
Out of sight, out of mind, right?
You're out of your mind if you agree.
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unplug /ʌnˈplʌɡ/
выключить; отключить
To disconnect something from an electrical outlet or power source, so it stops getting electricity and turns off.
unplug computer― collocation
unplug appliance― collocation
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judge /dʒʌdʒ/
судья; судить
A person who makes decisions in a court of law. They listen to both sides of a case and decide what is fair and right.
User: to have or develop an opinion about something or someone, usually after thinking carefully
district judge― collocation
judge a book― collocation
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no doubt /ˌnəʊ ˈdaʊt / 🙂
без сомнения; несомненно
It means that you are sure about something and there is no question in your mind. You believe it is true without any uncertainty.
No doubt, summer will be here soon.
He's no doubt tired from the long flight.
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greatness /ˈgreɪtnəs /
величие
грандиозность
The quality of being great or excellent. It means having outstanding qualities or achievements.
path to greatness― collocation
achieve greatness― collocation
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courage /ˈkʌrɪdʒ/ 🙂
мужество; смелость; храбрость
The ability to face and overcome fear, danger, or difficulty. It can also mean having the strength to do what is right even when it is hard.
lose courage― collocation
gather courage― collocation
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crackpot /ˈkrækpɒt/ 🙁
чокнутый; неадекватный
чудак; сумасброд; безумец
Someone who has strange or crazy ideas that are not based on facts or reality.
crackpot theory― collocation
crackpot idea― collocation
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wizardry /ˈwɪzədri/ 🙂
волшебство; магия
чародейство
The art or practice of magic, typically performed by wizards.
technical wizardry― collocation
financial wizardry― collocation
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witchcraft /ˈwɪtʃkrɑːft/
колдовство; ведовство
The practice of magic, often associated with witches.
accused witchcraft― collocation
practice witchcraft― collocation
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outrage /ˈaʊtreɪdʒ/ 🙁
возмущение; возмущать
негодование
A strong feeling of anger or shock because of something unfair or wrong.
sense of outrage― collocation
moral outrage― collocation
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a piece of cake /ə piːs əv keɪk/
проще простого
Something that is very easy or simple to do. It means that a task or activity requires little effort or difficulty.
Driving in the city was a piece of cake.
This recipe is a piece of cake to follow.
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bravery /ˈbreɪvəri/ 🙂
храбрость; мужество
смелость
The quality of facing danger or difficult situations without fear.
bravery award― collocation
show bravery― collocation
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mistake somebody for /mɪˈsteɪk ˈsʌmbədi fə/
принять кого-то за
To think that one person is another person by accident.
Mistaking twins for each other is common.
Never mistake silence for agreement.
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touch down /tʌtʃ daʊn/
приземлиться; приземляться
To land or arrive safely, especially when talking about an airplane or a spacecraft coming back to the ground. It means the moment when the wheels of the vehicle make contact with the ground.
Remain seated until we fully touch down.
The mission touched down without issues.
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wizard /ˈwɪzəd/ 🙂
волшебник
чародей; маг
A person who has magical powers and can perform spells or magic tricks. They are often portrayed as wise and knowledgeable.
marketing wizard― collocation
computer wizard― collocation
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