Weekly Words (27 December)
Слов: 25
to be accustomed /ˈtuː bi əˈkʌstəmd /
быть привыкшим; привыкать
To be used to something or to have become familiar with it over time. It means that a person has learned to accept or deal with a situation or habit as a normal part of their life.
It took weeks to be accustomed to the diet.
You'll soon be accustomed to city life.
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come on /kʌm ɒn /
давай; быстрее; ну же; не может быть
Used to tell someone to hurry, to try harder, or to show that you do not believe what they said.
Come on, let's go to the park.
Come on, you knew this.
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look out /lʊk aʊt/
остерегаться; быть осторожным
1. to be careful, 2. to protect someone
be careful, vigilant, and take notice
Look out over the ocean at sunset.
He didn't look out and hit his head.
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locked-in /ˌlɒktˈɪn/
синдром «запертого человека»; запертый внутри собственного тела
A state where someone is unable to move or speak but is still aware of their surroundings and can think clearly. This can happen because of a serious illness or injury.
locked-in contract― collocation
locked-in syndrome― collocation
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in-law /ˈɪn lɔː/
родственник со стороны мужа или жены;
A person who is related to you because of your marriage. This can be a parent, sibling, or other family member of your husband or wife. It means they are part of your family because you are married to someone in their family.
in-law suite― collocation
son-in-law― collocation
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charcuterie /ʃɑːˈkuːtəri/
мясная нарезка; колбасные изделия
A type of food that includes different kinds of meats, like ham and salami, often served with cheese, bread, and sometimes fruits or nuts. It is usually arranged nicely on a board or plate for people to share and enjoy together.
charcuterie platter― collocation
charcuterie board― collocation
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brace yourself /ˈbreɪs jəˈself/
приготовься; держись
Get ready for something that might be surprising or difficult. It means to prepare yourself for what is coming next.
Brace yourself, the rollercoaster starts now.
Brace yourself, it's going to hurt.
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chamber /ˈtʃeɪmbə/
комната, палата
A room, especially one used for a special purpose. It means a special room or space.
chamber of commerce― collocation
chamber music― collocation
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investigate /ɪnˈvestɪɡeɪt/
расследовать
To carefully look into or examine something in order to find out more information or solve a problem.
fully investigate― collocation
investigate the matter― collocation
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exploration /ˌekspləˈreɪʃən/
исследование; разведка
The act of traveling to a new place to learn more about it or find something new.
space exploration― collocation
Scientific exploration drives innovation.
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demure /dɪˈmjʊə/ 🙂
скромный; застенчивый; сдержанный
A person who is quiet, shy, and modest in behavior. Such a person is often reserved and does not seek attention.
demure woman― collocation
demure smile― collocation
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brat /bræt/ 🙁
сопляк
непослушный ребёнок
A child who behaves badly and is often rude or disobedient. This child does not listen to adults and may throw tantrums or act spoiled. It is important to learn how to behave respectfully.
spoiled brat― collocation
Diplomat brats see the world early.
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brain rot /ˈbreɪn rɒt/ 🙁
мозговая гниль; дегенерация мозга
информационная деградация;
A way to say that someone is not thinking clearly or is losing their ability to think well. It can happen when a person spends too much time doing things that are not good for their mind, like watching too much TV or playing video games all day.
Fight brain rot; learn something new.
Brain rot hits after too many shorts.
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manifest /ˈmænəfest/
манифест; явный
проявляться
декларация
User: to use methods such as visualization and affirmation to help you imagine achieving something you want, in the belief that doing so will make it more likely to happen;
User: to show a quality or condition;
User: obvious
User: public declaration of intentions, opinions, or motives
manifest symptoms― collocation
cargo manifest― collocation
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flocked tree /flɒkt triː/ 🙂
дерево с искусственным покрытием, снегом
A tree that is covered with a soft, white material that looks like snow. People often use these trees for decoration during the winter holidays. The white stuff makes the tree look pretty and festive.
Avoid real candles near a flocked tree.
Our flocked tree glows with colorful lights.
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ornament /ˈɔːnəmənt/ 🙂
украшение
A decoration used to make something look more beautiful. It can be a small object put on a Christmas tree or a piece of jewelry that is worn.
tasteful ornament― collocation
Christmas ornament― collocation
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dress up /ˈdres ʌp/
наряжаться; нарядиться
User: to wear formal or fancy clothing, often for a special occasion
She loves dressing up her dog for walks.
Dress up warmly before going out in the snow.
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dress down /dres daʊn /
одеваться скромно, просто;
выговорить, отчитывать
User: to speak angrily to someone because they have done something wrong.
User: to wear casual or less formal clothing, often for a relaxed occasion
Casual Fridays let us dress down comfortably.
After being dressed down, she apologized.
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faux fur /fəʊ fɜː/ 🙂
искусственный мех
A type of fabric that looks and feels like real animal fur but is made from synthetic materials. It is used in clothing and accessories to give a warm and soft feeling without using real animal fur.
The costume included fluffy faux fur trim.
Pillows covered in faux fur add comfort.
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be snowed under with something
быть заваленным чем-то; быть по уши в делах
To have so much work or so many things to do that it feels like you are buried under them, making it hard to manage or finish everything.
The office is snowed under with paperwork.
Students are often snowed under with exams.
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