DEFINITIONS
A unit of sound in a word, usually made up of a vowel sound with or without surrounding consonants.
Syllable
Этот приз - один из самых желанных в киноиндустрии.
This award is one of the most coveted in the film industry.
An old and now offensive word that was once used to describe someone with an intellectual disability. It is no longer appropriate to use in modern English.
Retarded
После интервью с ней интерес к подкасту резко вырос.
Приём на программу основан на заслугах, а не на связях.
After the interview with her, the podcast experienced a surge in interest.
Admission to the program is merit-based, not about who you know.
a. A person who constantly worries about having serious illnesses, even when there is no medical evidence.
b. The emphasis placed on a certain syllable in a word or on a word in a sentence when speaking.
Hypochondriac
stress
Она умеет замечать детали - у неё наметанный глаз на подделки.
Они делают ставку на количество, а не на качество.
Его история задела за живое многих слушателей.
She has a keen eye for detail - she can easily spot fakes.
They focus on quantity over quality.
His story really struck a chord with many listeners.
a. To express strong emotions, especially anger or frustration, by talking to someone about your problems.
b. The end of the world or a time when terrible events are expected to happen.
c. A sudden and large increase in something
To vent (to someone)
Doomsday
Surge
Совы и летучие мыши - ночные животные.
После дождя подвал полностью затопило.
Повышение зарплаты часто влечёт за собой больше ответственности.
В этом районе раньше орудовала банда мафиози.
Owls and bats are nocturnal animals.
The basement got flooded after the rain.
A salary increase often entails more responsibility.
A gang of mobsters used to operate in this area.
a. A large amount of water that covers land that is usually dry, often caused by heavy rain or overflowing rivers.
b. Something that is greatly desired or wanted by many people
c. The speed of something in a particular direction.
Flood
Coveted
Velocity
Он вспыльчивый, легко выходит из себя.
Он пытался показать, кто главный, унижая других.
На её платье была изумительная вышивка ручной работы.
Этот наряд слишком откровенный для официального мероприятия.
He’s short-tempered and loses his cool easily.
He tried to assert dominance by putting others down.
Her dress had stunning handmade embroidery.
That outfit is too revealing for a formal event.