Weekly_words_08_09
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complicated /ˈkɒmplɪkeɪtɪd/
сложный; запутанный
Complicated means something that is difficult to understand or deal with because it has many parts or is complex. It can also mean something that is not simple or straightforward.
complicated relationship― collocation
get complicated― collocation
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wholesome /ˈhəʊlsəm/
полезный; здоровый
healthy and beneficial for physical, mental, or moral well-being.
wholesome image― collocation
wholesome food― collocation
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throwback /ˈθrəʊbæk/ 🙂
возвращение к прошлому; ностальгия; ретро
Something that reminds you of the past, like an old photo or a song from a long time ago.
cultural throwback― collocation
throwback Thursday― collocation
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wafer /ˈweɪfə/ 🙂
пластина; вафля
A thin, crisp, often sweet or savory biscuit or cake.
silicon wafer― collocation
communion wafer― collocation
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wind down /wɪnd daʊn/ 🙂
опустить стекло
расслабиться; успокоиться; завершать
To relax and calm down, especially after a busy or stressful day.
User: to lower something, such as a car window, you make it move downwards by turning the handle.
She's winding down her career gracefully.
The clock wound down dramatically.
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distinguished /dɪˈstɪŋɡwɪʃt/ 🙂
выдающийся
Someone who is respected and admired for their achievements or qualities.
distinguished career― collocation
distinguished service― collocation
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lose track of /luːz træk əv/
потерять след; потерять из виду; упустить из виду
To forget or not be able to keep count of something.
I lose track of dates without a calendar.
Kids often lose track of chores on weekends.
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leash /liːʃ/
поводок
A strap or cord used to control and restrain a pet, usually a dog.
off-leash― collocation
keep on a leash― collocation
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have something covered /ˌhæv ˈsʌmθɪŋ ˈkʌvəd / 🙂
взять что-то под контроль; позаботиться о чем-то; держать что-то под контролем
To have everything planned or taken care of so that there are no problems or issues.
We'll have the venue covered by Friday.
Let me handle it; I have the project covered.
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blanket /ˈblæŋkɪt/
одеяло; покрывало; общий; всеобъемлющий
A large piece of cloth or fabric that is used to cover or wrap around something, usually to keep it warm or protected. It can also refer to a thick layer of something that covers a surface completely.
wet blanket― collocation
blanket of snow― collocation
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gen z /"dʒen ˈzed"/
поколение Z
A term used to describe the generation of people born after the mid-1990s to the early 2010s. They are known for being tech-savvy and growing up in a digital world.
Gen Z artists dominate Spotify charts.
Parents worry about Gen Z's screen time.
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millennials /mɪˈleniəlz /
миллениалы; поколение Y
People who were born between the early 1980s and the mid-1990s. They are often characterized as being tech-savvy, open-minded, and interested in social issues.
appeal millennials― collocation
millennials generation― collocation
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Gen X /"dʒen ˈeks"/
поколение X
A term used to describe the generation of people born between the early 1960s and the early 1980s. They are known for being independent, adaptable, and resourceful.
Gen X grew up in a time when the internet was just starting to become a household thing, and cell phones were a luxury.
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boomers /ˈbuːməz/
бумеры; бэби-бумеры
A term for people born during a period of many births after World War II, typically between 1946 and 1964.
baby boomers― collocation
My boomer dad still uses a flip phone.
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get out of something /ɡet aʊt əv sʌmθɪŋ/ 🙁
выйти из чего-то; избежать чего-то; выкрутиться из ситуации
To avoid doing something or to escape from a situation or responsibility.
Kids always find ways to get out of homework.
She got out of debt after years of struggle.
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cartoon /kɑːˈtuːn/
мультфильм; карикатура
A humorous and exaggerated drawing or animation. It can also refer to a short film or TV show that features animated characters.
comic strip cartoon― collocation
watch cartoons― collocation
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buddy /ˈbʌdi/ 🙂
приятель; друг; товарищ; партнер; кореш
A friendly way to refer to a friend or someone you like spending time with.
old buddy― collocation
buddy system― collocation
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french fries /frentʃ fraɪz/ 🙂
картофель фри; картошка фри
Deep-fried strips of potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside. They are a popular snack or side dish.
Fish and french fries for dinner.
These french fries are too salty.
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chips /tʃɪps/ 🙂
чипсы; микросхемы
картофель фри.
Thin slices of potato that are fried until crispy and often salted. They are a popular snack.
User: (UK) Deep-fried strips of potatoes that are crispy on the outside and soft on the inside.
poker chips― collocation
fish and chips― collocation
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calling /ˈkɔːlɪŋ/ 🙂
звонок; вызов; призыв
When you feel strongly that you should do a particular job or activity because it is what you are meant to do.
The calling to serve others is a noble and fulfilling pursuit that brings purpose and meaning to one's life.
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