Strife
📖 B2
/straɪf/
раздор, конфликт, борьба
— The country has been torn by political strife.
— There was constant strife between the two departments.
— Family strife made the holidays stressful.
Hawker
📖 B2
/ˈhɔː.kər/
уличный торговец, разносчик товаров
— The hawker sold fruits and vegetables on the street.
— Local hawkers were offering souvenirs near the station.
— Children ran after the hawker calling out for candy.
Carbs
📖 B1
/kɑːbz/
углеводы (пищевые)
— I try to eat fewer carbs to lose weight.
— Pasta and bread are rich in carbs.
— Athletes often load up on carbs before a big event.
Plump
📖 B2
/plʌmp/
пухлый, полный, упитанный
— The baby’s cheeks were rosy and plump.
— She chose a plump turkey for Thanksgiving.
— The berries were ripe and plump.
Thighs
📖 A2
/θaɪz/
бедра, ноги выше колена
— She stretched her legs and felt the muscles in her thighs.
— The chicken thighs were seasoned and roasted.
— He rubbed his sore thighs after the long run.
Temptress
📖 C1
/ˈtemp.trəs/
соблазнительница, искусительница
— The story featured a mysterious temptress who captivated everyone she met.
— He fell for the charms of a cunning temptress.
— Legends often warn of the dangers of a temptress.
Frumpy
📖 B2
/ˈfrʌm.pi/
старомодный, неаккуратный, непривлекательный (о внешности или одежде)
— She felt frumpy in her old dress.
— He described her outfit as frumpy and outdated.
— Don’t be frumpy—try wearing something brighter today.
Emaciated
📖 C1
/ɪˈmeɪ.si.eɪ.tɪd/
истощённый, изнурённый, крайне худой
— The rescued dog was emaciated and weak.
— After weeks of illness, he looked emaciated.
— Famine left many children emaciated and malnourished.
Flout
📖 C2
/flaʊt/
попирать, пренебрегать (правилами, законом, обычаями)
— He openly flouted the school rules.
— Companies that flout safety regulations will be heavily fined.
— She flouted convention by wearing bright colors to the formal event.
Repeal
📖 B2
/rɪˈpiːl/
отменять, аннулировать (закон, правило)
— The government decided to repeal the outdated law.
— Several states have repealed their old traffic regulations.
— The controversial policy was quickly repealed after public outcry.
Smuggling
📖 B2
/ˈsmʌɡ.lɪŋ/
контрабанда; незаконный провоз товаров
— He was arrested for smuggling rare animals.
— Smuggling across the border has increased recently.
— The police uncovered a major smuggling operation.
Stock up
📖 B2
/stɒk ʌp/
запасаться, закупать (что-либо впрок)
— We need to stock up on groceries before the storm.
— He stocked up on medicines for the trip.
— Don’t forget to stock up on snacks for the party.
Freight
📖 B2
/freɪt/
груз, перевозка грузом
— The company ships freight all over the country.
— The train was loaded with freight.
— Freight costs have increased this year.
Dingy
📖 C1
/ˈdɪn.dʒi/
тусклый, грязноватый, обшарпанный
— They stayed in a dingy little hotel near the station.
— The room looked dingy despite the bright lamps.
— His white shirt had turned a dingy gray.
Lucrative
📖 C1
/ˈluː.krə.tɪv/
прибыльный, выгодный
— She left her job for a more lucrative position.
— Real estate can be a highly lucrative business.
— He turned his hobby into a lucrative career.
Run rampant
📖 C1
/rʌn ˈræm.pənt/
бушевать, выходить из-под контроля; стремительно распространяться
— Misinformation can run rampant on social media.
— Weeds ran rampant in the abandoned garden.
— Prices ran rampant during the economic crisis.
Ripe
📖 B2
/raɪp/
спелый; зрелый; готовый (к действию, развитию); подходящий по времени
— The peaches are finally ripe and ready to eat.
— The situation was ripe for change.
— The scandal broke when political tensions were already ripe.
Nefarious
📖 C2
/nɪˈfeə.ri.əs/
злодейский, гнусный, крайне порочный; преступный
— The police uncovered a nefarious scheme to steal millions.
— The film’s villain is known for his nefarious activities.
— They warned her about getting involved with such a nefarious group.
Covert surveillance
📖 C1
/ˈkəʊ.vɜːt səˈveɪ.ləns/
тайное наблюдение, скрытая слежка
— The agency conducted covert surveillance on the suspects for months.
— Covert surveillance is often used in investigations involving organized crime.
— The journalist wrote an article exposing the government’s covert surveillance practices.
Inoculation
📖 C1
/ɪˌnɒk.jəˈleɪ.ʃən/
прививка, вакцинация; введение вакцины
(реже) приучение, «прививание» идеи или привычки
— Children receive several inoculations before starting school.
— The doctor recommended an inoculation against seasonal flu.
— The program focuses on the inoculation of young people against harmful online misinformation.
Cover-up
📖 C1
/ˈkʌv.ər.ʌp/
прикрытие, сокрытие; попытка скрыть правду (обычно о проступке или преступлении)
— The scandal turned out to be much worse because of the government’s cover-up.
— They accused the company of a cover-up after documents went missing.
— He resigned once the cover-up was exposed by journalists.
Swath
📖 C1
/swɒθ/ (BrE), /swɑːθ/ (AmE)
полоса, широкий участок; большая часть (чего-то)
— The tornado cut a swath through the town.
— Politicians try to appeal to a wide swath of voters.
— Large swaths of the forest were destroyed by the fire.
Death toll
📖 B2
/ˈdeθ ˌtəʊl/
число погибших, уровень смертности (в результате катастрофы, аварии, войны)
— The earthquake’s death toll has risen to over 200 people.
— Officials fear the death toll may increase as rescue efforts continue.
— The storm left a high death toll across the region.
Inflated
📖 B2
/ɪnˈfleɪ.tɪd/
завышенный, раздутый (о цене, числе, важности); накачанный (о предмете, наполненном воздухом)
— The company reported inflated sales numbers to impress investors.
— Don’t be fooled by the inflated prices during the holiday season.
— The mattress felt much more comfortable once it was fully inflated.
