weekly words 11_14
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plethora /ˈpleθərə/
изобилие; множество
A very large amount or number of something. It means there is so much of it that it can be overwhelming or more than what is needed.
plethora of options― collocation
They enjoyed a plethora of activities at the resort.
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receive /rɪˈsiːv/
получать; принимать
получать
принимать
получено; полученный
The past tense of "receive," which means to get or accept something.
To get or accept something that is given to you. Someone gives it to you, and you take it from them. It can be a physical object or something like a message or a gift.
To get or accept something that is sent, given, or communicated.
widely recieved― collocation
well recieved― collocation
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be all ears /biː ɔːl ɪəz /
внимательно слушать; быть во внимании
To be very eager to listen and pay attention to what someone is saying. It means you are ready to hear everything and are interested in the conversation.
Be all ears when the teacher speaks.
Grandma's stories always make us all ears.
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it beats me /ɪt biːts miː/
не понимаю; ума не приложу
This means that someone does not understand something or does not know the answer to a question. It shows that the person is confused or surprised.
What's his problem? It beats me.
It beats me how they won the game.
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suit yourself /suːt jɔːˈself /
как хочешь; делай как знаешь
Do what you want or choose what you like, even if it is not what I would choose. It means you are free to make your own decision.
Watch that boring movie? Suit yourself.
Pick the spicy food; suit yourself.
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abode /əˈbəʊd/
жилище; обитель; дом
A place where someone lives, like a house or an apartment. It is where people feel at home and spend time with family and friends.
She left her childhood abode behind.
The hermit's abode was a simple cave.
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humble /ˈhʌmbəl/ 🙂
скромный; смиренный
Not thinking you are better or more important than others; modest and respectful toward them.
Would you humble the Almighty by desecrating his possessions― User
I take it I'm supposed to feel shocked and humbled by your ingenuity.― User
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immortal /ɪˈmɔːtl/ 🙂
бессмертный
Unable to die or live forever. It means to be eternal or have an existence that does not end.
Living forever or having an endless life. It means that something or someone does not die or cease to exist.
feel immortal― collocation
immortal soul― collocation
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podium /ˈpəʊdiəm/ 🙂
пьедестал; трибуна; подиум
A raised platform that someone stands on to give a speech or receive an award.
step to podium― collocation
Olympic podium― collocation
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hands down /handz daʊn / 🙂
без сомнения
When something is "hands down," it means it is the clear winner or the best choice. It implies that there is no competition or doubt about it.
Hands down, the movie was the funniest comedy I've seen in years.
When it comes to basketball, he is hands down the most talented player on the team.
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rookie /ˈrʊki/
новичок; новобранец
Someone who is new to a job or activity and lacks experience.
rookie season― collocation
police rookie― collocation
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fast-paced /ˈfɑːst peɪst/ 🙂
быстрый; динамичный
Something that happens very quickly and does not slow down. It can describe a situation, activity, or story that moves along rapidly and keeps people excited or interested.
fast-paced life― collocation
fast-paced action― collocation
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cinderella /ˌsɪndəˈrelə/ 🙂
золушка
A fairy tale character who is kind and gentle. She is treated badly by her stepmother and stepsisters but gets help from a fairy godmother. She goes to a royal ball and meets a prince, who falls in love with her. The story shows that being good and kind can lead to happiness.
Cinderella lost her shoe.
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pit crew /ˈpɪt kruː / 🙂
пит-стоп команда; команда механиков на пит-стопе
A group of people who help fix and take care of a race car during a race. They work very fast to change tires, fill the car with gas, and make sure everything is working well so the car can go back on the track quickly.
The rival pit crew fumbled the jack.
Pit crews swarm the car during stops.
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get into something /ɡet ɪntuː sʌmθɪŋ /
заняться чем-то; увлечься чем-то
попасть куда-то
To start to be involved in a particular activity or interest. It means to become part of something or to begin to like it.
The burglar got into the house easily.
They got into debt after the vacation.
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stamina /ˈstæmənə/ 🙂
выносливость; стойкость
The energy and strength needed to keep going for a long time without getting tired. It allows someone to do physical activities without feeling exhausted.
great stamina― collocation
build stamina― collocation
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legit /ləˈdʒɪt/ 🙂
законный; легитимный
Short for legitimate. It means something that is genuine, real, or valid. It can be used to describe a person, thing, or situation that is honest, trustworthy, and legal.
totally legit― collocation
Feeling legit pumped for the game!
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split-second decision /ˌsplɪtˈsekənd dɪˈsɪʒən/
мгновенное решение; решение, принятое за долю секунды
A choice that someone makes very quickly, almost in no time at all. It means deciding something right away without thinking for a long time.
Soldiers make split-second decisions under fire.
It was a split-second decision to change lanes.
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liftoff /ˈlɪftɒf / 🙂
взлёт
The moment when a rocket or a spaceship leaves the ground and starts flying into space.
countdown to liftoff― collocation
successful liftoff― collocation
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g-force /ˈdʒiːfɔːs /
перегрузка
The force that is felt by a person or object when it is accelerating or moving quickly. It is often felt in cars, airplanes, or rides at amusement parks. The "g" stands for gravity, and it shows how strong the force is compared to the pull of Earth’s gravity.
withstand g-force― collocation
high g-force― collocation
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