Weekly_words_04_10
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blow the lid off something /bləʊ ðə lɪd ɒf sʌmθɪŋ /
разоблачить что-то; раскрыть что-то; вывести на чистую воду
"Reveal a secret or expose something that was hidden or unknown."
The leak blew the lid off the spy ring.
She blew the lid off his lies in court.
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soil /sɔɪl/
почва; загрязнять
грунт
The top layer of the Earth's surface that is made up of dirt, rocks, and organic matter. It is used for growing plants and is often brown or black in color.
rich soil― collocation
garden soil― collocation
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sake /seɪk/
ради; во имя
сакэ (японский аналог водки)
The reason or purpose for doing something. It is often used to talk about doing something for the benefit or interest of someone or something else.
for Pete's sake― collocation
for heaven's sake― collocation
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mothering /ˈmʌðərɪŋ/ 🙂
материнство; забота как у матери
The act of taking care of and looking after someone in a loving and nurturing way, like a mother would do.
mothering instinct― collocation
Mothering isn't just for mothers.
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smother /ˈsmʌðə/
заправить, покрыть;
задушить; подавить
излишне опекать;
to cover or suffocate someone or something with a lot of something else, usually with the intention of stopping them from doing something.
User: to cover most or all of the food with a rich sauce or topping, enhancing its flavour and moistness;
User: to give someone too much love and attention so that they do not feel independent or free;
smother sauce― collocation
smother kisses― collocation
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complain /kəmˈpleɪn/ 🙁
жаловаться
жаловаться; выражать недовольство
To express dissatisfaction or annoyance about something. It means to voice one's discontent or unhappiness.
To speak about being unhappy or not liking something.
complain loudly― collocation
complain about― collocation
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insane /ɪnˈseɪn/ 🙁
безумный; сумасшедший; психически больной; душевнобольной; душевнобольная
"Insane" means someone or something that is not thinking or acting in a normal or rational way. It can also be used to describe something that is very extreme or unbelievable.
stark raving insane― collocation
drive insane― collocation
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occur /əˈkɜː/
происходить; случаться
To happen or take place. It means that something is taking place or existing at a particular time or in a particular location.
rarely occur― collocation
occur to me― collocation
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headphones /ˈhedfəʊnz/ 🙂
наушники
A pair of devices that you wear over your ears to listen to music or other sounds. It means a way to listen to audio privately.
noise-cancelling headphones― collocation
wireless headphones― collocation
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earphones /ˈɪəfəʊnz / 🙂
наушники; вкладыши
Small devices that you put in or over your ears to listen to music or other sounds without disturbing others.
pop earphones― collocation
wireless earphones― collocation
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filth /fɪlθ/ 🙁
грязь; мерзость
Something very dirty, disgusting, or covered in dirt or grime. It can also be used to describe something that is morally or socially unacceptable.
filth dirt― collocation
live filth― collocation
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shackle /ˈʃækəl/ 🙁
кандалы; оковы; сковывать
A metal ring or fastening that is used to secure a prisoner's wrists or ankles to prevent them from moving freely.
How can we shake free the stereotypes that shackle us all
The dog's chain had a heavy shackle.
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accurate /ˈækjərət/ 🙂
точный; правильный
Something that is correct or exact. It means to be very precise and without any mistakes.
I'm not convinced that the information is accurate― User
we need to get accurate measurements― User
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moral fusion /ˈmɒrəl ˈfjuːʒən/ 🙂
моральное слияние; моральное объединение
When people come together and combine their beliefs about what is right and wrong to make decisions or take actions.
History shows examples of moral fusion succeeding.
Global leaders seek moral fusion on climate issues.
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creeping /ˈkriːpɪŋ / 🙁
ползущий; крадущийся; медленно движущийся
изменять
"Moving slowly and quietly, especially in a way that is secretive or sneaky."
User: secretly engaging into a romantic relationship with someone outside the partnership.
creeping inflation― collocation
creeping doubt― collocation
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keep something on the down-low
держать что-то в секрете; не афишировать что-то
To keep something a secret or not tell anyone about it.
Please keep this on the down-low.
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blow, blew, blown/bləʊ, bluː, bləʊn/
дуть; удар
To create a current of air by exhaling forcefully through the mouth or to cause something to move or be moved by a current of air. It can also mean to cause damage or harm to something.
The wind blown fiercely through the trees during the storm last night― User
blow a fuse― collocation
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sin /sɪn/ 🙁
грех; согрешение
An action that is considered morally wrong or against religious teachings. It means doing something that is not good or right.
cardinal sin― collocation
Corruption counts as modern-day sin.
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heaven /ˈhevən/ 🙂
небо; рай
A place that is believed to be perfect and peaceful, where good people go after they die. It means a beautiful and happy place.
heaven knows― collocation
move heaven and earth― collocation
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uncompromising /ʌnˈkɒmprəmaɪzɪŋ/ 🙁
бескомпромиссный; непреклонный
Not willing to change one's opinions or behavior, even when others disagree.
remain uncompromising― collocation
uncompromising leader― collocation
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