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1

Evidence

свидетельство/доказательство

2

Have (get) the blues (idiom)

to feel sad

3

Insight

(the ability to have) a deep, clear, and sometimes sudden understanding of a complicated problem or a situation (представление)

После insights всегда идет INTO ( https://dictionary.cambridge.org/dictionary/english/insight )

4

Bring on

to cause something happen, esp., bad (вызвать / спровоцировать)

Bring on depression

5

Counselling session

talking therapy that involves trained therapist listening to you and helping you find ways to deal with emotional issues (консультация)

6

Is directed to

направлен(а)(о) на

7

Commuter

someone, who travel between work and home

8

Work placement

стажировка

9

Get used to it

привыкай

10

Posture

осанка / позиция

11

Gesture

жест / знак

12

Resemble

намоминать / походить на

13
  1. Rectangual
  2. Hard shell
  3. Soft covered
  4. Not hard shell, but soft covered
  5. Zipper
  6. Around the front
  1. прямоугольный
  2. твердая оболочка
  3. Мягкое покрытие
  4. не твердое, а мягкое покрытие
  5. молния / застежка
  6. вокруг передней части

14

Metal handle

Retractable handle

металлическая ручка

выдвижная ручка

15

Pull

тянуть, вытащить, понянуть

16

Clear customs

пройти таможню

17

baggage claim

the place in an airport where you get your cases and bags when you arrive after flying

18

Overlooked

упускаются из виду

19

Glibly

бойко / многословно

20

Irritating

раздражающий / неприятный

21

Uptick

an increase in the number or amount of smth (всплекс)

22

steel mill

a factory where steel is made (сталелитейный звод)

23

Landfill

the process of getting rid of large amounts of rubbish by burying it, or a place where rubbish is buried (свалка)

24

Bury

хоронить, закапывать (Бери)

25

(idiom) No relief in sight

никаких улучшений не видно

26

As well as

In addition to sth (кроме того, а также). As well as is not allowed to be located in the beginning of the sentence

27

to curb inflation

сдержать инфляцию

28

discern

различать

29

Rip (stock is ripping)

A dramatic upward move in the price of an asset, relative to surrounding price move

30

Accommodation

a place to stay or live

31

theme night

is an event where participants are requested to dress or act according to a particular theme

32

Deteriorate (into)

to become worse (вырождается/деградирует в)

33

Hold the opinion

придерживаться мнения

34

(idiom) Run high (emotions/feelings)

If feelings are running high, people are angry or excited. (эмоции/чувство накаляются)

35

Arguments can start as easily over minor points of usage as over major policies of linguistic education

Споры могут возникать как по незначительным вопросам словоупотребления, так и по основным направлениям лингвистического образования

36

Arguments

споры

37

Exempt

to excuse someone or something from a duty, payment, etc. (Nobody is exempt - никто не освобождается)

38

Aptitude

a natural ability or skill (склонность, предрасположенность)

39

Ability vs Skill

Ability simply refers to the potential of a person to do something. On the other hand, skill refers to the potential possessed by an individual to do something exceptionally well

40

Inherently

Inherent

по своей сути, по своей природе

присущий, неотъемлемый

41

Impose

to officially force a rule , tax , punishment , etc. to be obeyed or received (ввести / навязать). Usually preposition ON is used

42

Embody (verb)

to represent a quality or an idea exactly (воплощать, олицетворять)

43

1) tear into something

2) tear into someone/something

1) to start doing something with energy and enthusiasm

2) to criticize someone or something very strongly

44

trash (verb)

to throw something away

to cause a lot of damage to something

to criticize something or someone severely

45

severely

very seriously

46

slam

to (cause to) move against a hard surface with force and usually a loud noise (хлопать)

47
  1. guzzle
  2. munch
  3. feast
  4. feast on
  1. to drink quickly, eagerly, and usually in large amounts
  2. to eat something, especially noisily
  3. a special meal with very good food or a large meal for many people (пир)
  4. to eat a lot of good food and enjoy it very much (полакомиться)

48

intricacy

complicated details (сложность, запутанность, замысловатость)

49

iterative

doing something again and again, usually to improve it

50

Attach (risks attached to owning its stock)

to fasten, join, or connect something (прикрепить, приложить)

(риски, связанные с владением ее акциями)

51

fasten (seatbelts)

to (cause something to) become firmly fixed together, or in position, or closed (пристегнуть, закрепить)

52

firmly

in a way that will not become loose (твердо, прочно)

53

loose

not firmly held or fastened in place (свободный, рыхлый)

54

longevity

долголетие, долговечность

55

appeal

a request to the public for money, information, or help (

56

request

the act of politely or officially asking for something (просьба, запрос)

57

call (something) out

to say something in a loud voice

58

flatter

to praise someone in order to make them feel attractive or important, sometimes in a way that is not sincere (льстить)

or сгладить (to __ their earnings)

59

bail out (banks / economy)

to jump out of an aircraft with a parachute because the aircraft is going to have an accident (спасти банки / экономику)

60

dismiss concern

used when a person wants to reassure someone that there is no need to worry or be anxious

61

dismiss (the idea)

to decide that something or someone is not important and not worth considering (увольнять) (отвергать идею)

62

encourage

to make someone more likely to do something, or to make something more likely to happen (поощрять)

63

ressure

to comfort someone and stop them from worrying (успокоить, заверить)

64

Бокал

glass / drink / cup

65

Contemplate

- to spend time considering a possible future action, or to consider one particular thing for a long time in a serious and quiet way

- look thoughtfully for a long time at

(рассматривать(возможность), созерцать

ex:

- I'm contemplating going abroad for a year

- he contemplated his image in the mirrors

66

Endure

Enduring

to suffer something difficult, unpleasant, or painful (терпеть, выдерживать, переносить)

existing for a long time (непреходящий - Такой, к-рый не проходит, не утрачивается; постоянный)

67

coupled with

вкупе с / наряду с

68

affirm

reaffirm

to state something is true (утверждать, подтверждать)

to give your support to a person, plan, idea, etc. for a second time; to state something as true again (подтверждать вновь)

69

thrive

to grow, develop, or be successful (процветать, развиваться)

70

modest

not large in size or amount, or not expensive (скромный, умеренный)

71

hardship

(something that causes) difficult or unpleasant conditions of life, or an example of this (трудности, лишения)

72

adversity

a difficult or unlucky situation or event (невзгоды, несчастье)

73

bear (bore) the financial strain

взять финансовое бремя

74

overwhelming

difficult to fight against (подавляющий, огромный, непреодолимый)

75

botched (operation)

(of a job, attempt, etc.) done very badly

(a medical operation that is done badly, causing problems for the patient)

76

succumb

to lose the determination to oppose something; to accept defeat

to die or suffer badly from an illness

77

quirk (quirky)

an unusual habit or part of someone's personality, or something that is strange and unexpected (причудливый, необычный)

78

As dire as it sounds

Как бы ужасно это не звучало

79

inherited

унаследованный

80

underscore

подчеркивать

81

resilience

the ability to be happy, successful, etc. again after something difficult or bad has happened

(устойчивость, стойкость)

the ability of a substance to return to its usual shape after being bent, stretched, or pressed

82

within the reach

в пределах досягаемости

83

persevere (verb)

persevere (though)

to continue making an effort to do or achieve something, even when this is difficult or takes a long time (продолжать упорствовать)

упорствовать в

84

despair

отчаяние, безысходность

85

revere

to very much respect and admire someone or something

86

(idiom) speak volumes

If something speaks volumes, it makes an opinion, characteristic, or situation very clear without the use of words (говорить о много, говорить красноречивее всяких слов)

87

draw sth from sth

to get something from a particular place

88

shape landspace

формировать ландшафт

89

shape

the particular physical form or appearance of something (форма, вид)

90

arrangement

a plan for how something will happen

(соглашение, договоренность, расположение)

an agreement between two people or groups about how something happens or will happen

91

1) Utter (verb)

2) utter (adj)

1) to say something or to make a sound with your voice (произнести)

ex:

he sat through the whole meeting without uttering a words (просидел все собрание не проронив ни слова

2) complete or extreme (полный, абсолютный, полнейший, совершенный)

ex:

utter confusion/misery/chaos

utter nonsense/rubbish/drivel

The meeting was a complete and utter waste of time.

Lying back in the hot bath was utter bliss

92

tailspin

a situation in which something starts to fail or lose value and gets more and more out of control

штопор, крутое пике

ex:

Share prices went into a tailspin when the CEO resigned

93

Reverberate (verb)

If a loud, deep sound reverberates, it continues to be heard around an area, so that the area seems to shake (отразиться, сказаться)

ex:

The narrow street reverberated with/to the sound of the workmen's drills

or

If an event or idea reverberates somewhere, it has an effect on everyone or everything in a place or group

ex:

News of the disaster reverberated around the organization.

The surge in US share prices reverberated across the globe

94

Endeavour

...

95

integrity

the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles that you refuse to change

(честность, целостность)

96

rejoice

...

97

exuberance

the quality of feeling energetic, or the behaviour of someone who feels this way

(энтузиазм, задор)

98

profound

глубокий / глубинный

99

zest (noun)

enthusiasm, eagerness, energy, and interest (интерес, изюминка)

100

eager

wanting very much to do or have something, especially something interesting or enjoyable

(жаждущий, нетерпеливый)

101

get by

to be able to live or deal with a situation with difficulty, usually by having just enough of something you need, such as money (обходиться)

102

pitchfork

Вилы

103

cozy

уютно, уютный, приятный

104

drastic

(especially of actions) severe and sudden or having very noticeable effects

(радикальный, резкий, решительный)

105

fiscal tap

фискальный кран

106

rigged (game is rigged)

It's cheating. For example, if you say that a game was rigged, it means someone did something to ensure that their team won

107

unholy

used to describe a combination of things when it is very bad, harmful, or unpleasant

(нечестивый, порочный)

108

prudent

careful and avoiding risks

(осторожный, разумный, благоразумный)

109

rampant

(of something bad) getting worse quickly and in an uncontrolled way

(безудержный, необузданный)

110

boast

хвастаться

111

Zero in

...

112

Piece of cake

something that is very easy to do: The exam was a piece of cake.

113

Call it a day (i)

to stop doing something, especially working

останавливаться, прекращать работу

It's almost midnight - let's call it a day.

114

Hang in there (I)

said as a way of telling someone to not give up, despite difficulties

Work can get tough in the middle of a term but hang in there and it'll be OK.

115

Give someone a hand (i)

Help someone

116

I’m beat (i)

To be very tired

117

be in over your head (i)

to be involved in a difficult situation that you cannot get out of

118
  1. keen (adj)
  2. keen on
  3. keen to

1.

119

Tackle (challenges)

...

120

Thick

...

121

Rope

веревка, канат, трос

122

Vigorous

very forceful or energetic

(энергичный)

ex:

a vigorous debate

There has been vigorous opposition to the proposals for a new road.

He takes plenty of vigorous exercise.

123

reluctant (to) (adj)

not willing to do something and therefore slow to do it

(неохотно, с неохотой, без желания)

ex:

I was having such a good time I was reluctant to leave.

Many parents feel reluctant to talk openly with their children.

She persuaded her reluctant husband to take a trip to Florida with her.

124

exaggerate (verb)

to make something seem larger, more important, better, or worse than it really is

преувеличивать

125

gossip (noun)

conversation or reports about other people's private lives that might be unkind, disapproving, or not true

сплетни

126

disapprove (verb)

to feel that something or someone is bad, wrong, etc

осуждать, не одобрять

ex:

The survey showed that 32 percent of respondents approve, 54 percent disapprove, and the rest are undecided.

127

demeanor

a way of looking and behaving

(поведение)

ex:

There was nothing in his demeanor that suggested he was anxious

She has the demeanor of a woman who is contented with her life

128

find out vs figure out

"find out" means to learn or discover something, often by chance, and "figure out" means to solve something by using your mental abilities, including deductive and inductive reasoning

Обычно мы используем find out, когда подразумеваем, что информация поступает извне, то есть человек просто ее получает. Почти всю информацию мы получаем при помощи зрения и слуха, то есть, вы можете услышать её от кого-то, или прочитать, увидеть.

Figure out мы используем, когда получаем информацию при помощи умственной деятельности, логики, анализа и рассуждений.

129

by chance

случайно

130

to get along

(BE FRIENDLY)

ex:

If two or more people get along, they like each other and are friendly to each other

131

to cheer (someone) up

to make someone feel less sad or to become less sad

ex:

He cheered up at the prospect of a meal.

132

ashore

...

133

bliss

perfect happiness

блаженство

ex:

Lying on a sunny beach is my idea of sheer bliss

wedded/domestic bliss

134

sheer (adj)

used to emphasize how very great, important, or powerful a quality or feeling is; nothing except:

чистый, явный

ex:

The suggestion is sheer nonsense.

His success was due to sheer willpower/determination.

It was sheer coincidence that we met.

135

willpower

the ability to control your own thoughts and the way in which you behave

сила воли

136

determination

the ability to continue trying to do something, although it is very difficult (решимость, решительность)

137

wedded bliss

the happiness experienced by people who are married

138

drivel (noun)

nonsense or boring and unnecessary information

чушь, бред, чепуха

ex:

You don't believe the drivel you read on the internet, do you?

You're talking drivel as usual!

139

surge (noun)

a sudden and great increase

всплеск, рост

ex:

An unexpected surge in electrical power caused the computer to crash.

There has been a surge in house prices recently.

140

narrow (adj)

having a small distance from one side to the other, especially in comparison with the length

узкий, тесный

ex:

a narrow bridge/passage/gap

a narrow facen

arrow feet

The little village has very narrow streets

141

passage

a usually long and narrow part of a building with rooms on one or both sides, or a covered path that connects places

проход

142

ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES

ADJECTIVE SUFFIXES

143

1) cheer

2) cheerful

1) to give a loud shout of approval or encouragement

аплодировать, одобрять, поощрять

ex:

Everyone cheered as the winners received their medals.

He was cheering for the other side.

2) happy and positive

жизнерадостный, веселый, бодрый

ex:

He's usually fairly cheerful.

You're in a cheerful mood this morning.

She manages to stay cheerful (= happy and positive) despite everything.

144

possessive (person)

wanting to have all of someone's attention and love; not willing to things

собственнический

145

sensible

vs

sensitive

sensible - based on or acting on good judgment and practical ideas or understanding

разумный, здравомыслящий

sensitive - easily upset by the things people say or do, or causing people to be upset, embarrassed, or angry

чувствительный

146

judgment (=judgement)

1) the ability to form valuable opinions and make good decisions

ex:

to show good/sound/poor judgment

I don't think you have the right to pass judgment (on others) (= to say whether you think other people are good or bad).

I'm going to reserve judgment (on the decision) (= not say whether I think it is good or bad) for the time being.

2) It proved difficult to come to/form/make a judgment about how well the school was performing.

ex:

It proved difficult to come to/form/make a judgment about how well the school was performing.

147

rebellious

unwilling to obey rules to follow generally accepted standards of behaviour, dress, etc.

бунтарский, мятежный

148

obey (verb)

to act according to what you have been asked or ordered to do by someone in authority, or to behave according to a rule, law, or instruction

подчиняться

ex:

The soldiers refused to obey (orders).

to obey the rules of international law

149

spacious

large and with a lot of space

просторный

ex:

a spacious house/living room

spacious accommodation

150

bossy

A bossy person is always telling people what to do

властный

ex:

Henry, who is extremely bossy, wants to be in charge.

She's strong without being bossy.

151

stylish

fashionable and attractive

152

glamorous

attractive in an exciting and special way

153

envious

wishing you had what another person has

завистливый

ex:

(envious of) I'm very envious of your new coat - it's beautiful.

154

pale (adj)

A pale light or colour is not bright or strong or

used to describe a person's face or skin if it has less colour than usual, for example when the person is or ill or frightened, or if it has less colour than people generally have

бледный, тусклый

ex:

You're looking pale - are you feeling well?

She has a naturally pale complexion and dark hair.

She wore a pale blue hat.

pale winter sunlight

155

navy blue

a very dark blue colour

темно-синий

156

hopeful

обнадеживающий, надеющийся

having hope:

hopeful about He was hopeful about the outcome of the meeting.

hopeful of They were hopeful of a successful agreement.

hopeful (that) I'm hopeful (that) we can reach a compromise.

157

greyish

slightly grey in colour

сероватый

158

assertive

Someone who is assertive behaves confidently and is not frightened to say what they want or believe

напористый, утвердительный, самоуверенный

ex:

If you really want the promotion, you'll have to be more assertive.

159

SHOPS AND SERVICES

SHOPS AND SERVICES

160

tent (noun)

палатка

161

change hands (idiom)

to go from one owner to another

ex:

That Italian restaurant is nowhere near as good since it changed hands.

162

sightsee (verb)

go sightseeing (PV)

to visit interesting places, especially when on holiday

(осмотреть достопремечательности)

the activity of traveling around a place to see the interesting things

163

Carpentry (noun)

the skill or work of making and repairing wooden objects

(плотник, плотницкие работы)

ex:

That staircase is a beautiful piece of carpentry

164

Plumber

a person whose job is to supply and connect or repair water pipes, baths, toilets, etc

сантехник, водопроводчик

165

Department store

a large shop divided into several different parts, each of which sells different things

универмаг

166

threefold

тройной, в три раза

167

threshold

порог, пороговое значение / барьер, рубеж

168

Staircase

a set of stairs inside a building, usually with a bar fixed on the wall or onto vertical poles at the side for you to hold on to

(лестница)

169

Descend (verb)

to go or come down

спускаться

ex:

The path descended steeply into the valley. Jane descended the stairs.

170

stationery

the things needed for writing, such as paper, pens, pencils, and envelopes

(канцтовары)

171
  1. Baker's
  2. butcher's
  3. chain store
  4. chemist's
  5. craft fair
  6. delicatessen (also deli)
  7. DIY (do it yourself) store
  8. fishmonger's
  9. florist's
  10. greengrocer's
  11. hairdresser's
  12. jeweller's
  13. launderette
  14. market stall
  15. newsagent's
  16. off-licence
  17. stationer's
  18. travel agent's
  19. dry cleaner's
  1. a place where bread and cakes are made and/or sold (пекарня)
  2. the work of preparing meat to be sold (мясник, мясная лавка, лавка мясника)
  3. сеть магазинов
  4. аптека
  5. an event where people sell decorative objects that they have made by hand (ярмарка)
  6. a small shop that sells high-quality foods, such as types of cheese and cold cooked meat, often from other countries, and, especially in the United States, sandwiches made using these foods
  7. a store that sells tools and equipment for the house and yard/garden
  8. магазин рыбы и морепродуктов
  9. цветочный магазин
  10. овощной магазин (овощи и фрукты)
  11. парикмахерская
  12. ювелирный магазин
  13. прачечная (самообслуживания)
  14. a large table or a small building that is open at the front, used for selling things (прилавки, рыночные прилавки)
  15. газетный киоск
  16. алкогольный магазин
  17. магазин канцтоваров
  18. туристическое агентство
  19. химчистка

172

close down (PV)

= close

ex:

Hotels are closing down all over the country

173

all over and across the

DIFF?

...

174

Self-service

самообслуживание

175

open up (PV)

same as open

ex:

Donald wants to retire and open up a bookshop

176

curtains

1) a short or medium-length hairstyle in which hair is parted (= separated) in the middle of the head and falls on each side of the face

2) шторы

177

try on (PV)

to put on a piece of clothing to see if it fits and how it looks

примерить

178

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES

USEFUL WORDS AND PHRASES

179

Arrange

to plan or ogranize somethin in advance

(организовывать, устроить и тд)

180

boarding pass

a card that you show before you get on a plane or boat

посадочный талон

181

destination

пункт назначения

182

high street

the main street of a town, where most shops, banks, etc

183

leave behind (PV)

to forget to take someone or something with you

184

photo phrame

рамка для фотографий

185

repetitive (adj)

involving doing or saying the same thing several times, especially in a way that is boring

повторяющийся (однообразный)

186

reveal

раскрыть, выявить

187

struggle (v)

SY: persevere

to try very hard to do something when it is difficult or when there are a lot of problems

бороться

188

undisputed (adj)

that cannot be questioned or proved to be false

бесспорный, безоговорочный

189

unwanted (adj)

that you do not want

190

cushion (=pillow)

подушка

191

frugal (adj)

small, plain and not costing very much

скромный, экономный, бережливый

192

plain (adj)

not decorated in any way; with nothing added

простой

193

glorious

very beautiful and impressive

194

hotelier

a person who owns or manages a hotel

195

orphanage

a home for children whose parents are dead

196

quirky (adj)

a little strange

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reverse (noun)

a machine in a vehicle used to make it move backwards

задний ход

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vehicle

транспортное средство

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stroke (n)

инсульт

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upmarket (adj)

in a way that involves buying or selling goods and services that are expensive and of high quality

престижный, элитный

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finest

the best example of its type

лучший

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affluent

having a lot of money or owning a lot of things

богатый

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stained-glass window

glass that has been coloured and cut into various shapes to form pictures or patterns, used especially in church windows

витраж, витражное стекло

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skylight

a window built into a roof to allow light in

световой люк / застекленная крыша

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knowledgeable

knowing a lot

знающий, опытный

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a breath of fresh air (idiom)

someone or something that is new and different and makes everything seem more exciting

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commute

to travel regularly to and from work

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depressing-sound

something that sounds depressingly

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in control

someone who is in control has the power to make decisions and decide what should happen

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mint green

a light green colour with a cool, bluish undertone

мятно-зеленый

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old-fashioned

старомодный

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ordinary

normal or average, not unusual or special

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preference

the fact that you like something or someone more than another thing or person

предпочтение

ex:

Her preference is for comfortable rather than stylish clothes.

preference for I have a preference for sweet food over spicy.

personal preference Choosing furniture is largely a matter of personal preference.

sexual preference It would be wrong to discriminate against a candidate because of their sexual preference (= the sex of the people they are sexually attracted to).

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restless

unable to stay still or be happy where you are, because you are bored or need a change

беспокойный

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HOLIDAYS

HOLIDAYS

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comb

расческа

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flip flops

шлепки

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get sunbrurnt (PV)

обгореть на солнце

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go on a guided tour

пут-е с гидом

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go on a package holiday

тур, организованный турагентством, по фикс. цене. с включенными едой, отелем и переездом

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staycation

holiday that you spend at or near your home

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go sailing

отправиться в плаванье на яхте

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go scuba-diving / snorkelling (PV)

to swin under the water with a container of air on tour back and

scuba-diving с воздухом, погружаемся глубоко

snorkelling на поверхности с трубкой

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guidebook

путеводитель

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hairdryer

фен

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insect repellent

средство от насекомых

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nail scissors

ножницы для ногтей

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raincoat

дождевик

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sunbathe at the beach

загорать на пляже

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swimming trunks

плавки (муж)

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toothbrush

зуб. щетка

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towel

полотенце

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wash bag

сумка с мыльно-рыльными принадлежностями

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Croocked as a po

...

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Braces

...

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Leave out

...

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Come along

...

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Recollect

...

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Fine and dandy

...

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Dangle

...

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Wind blows

...

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Sworn

...

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bin

card image

a container for waste

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dustmen

a person whose job is to empty people's dustbins and take the rubbish away

мусорщик

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landfill

the process of getting rid of large amounts of rubbish by burying it, or a place where rubbish is buried

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Wrap (wrapping)

to cover or surround something with paper, cloth, or other material

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