Voc 1
Not certain or sure about something.
in doubt
To be unable to decide between two choices.
be in two minds
To smile widely, especially because you are happy or amused.
grin
To make people less likely to commit crimes.
deter crime
К тому времени, как началась встреча, они уже два часа обсуждали эту проблему.
By the time the meeting started, they had been discussing this issue/problem for two hours.
Someone who puts a lot of effort into their work.
industrious
Not easily upset or offended by criticism or bad comments.
thick-skinned
A small or less serious crime, such as stealing something cheap.
petty crime
To look at someone with an angry expression.
scowl
Я услышал, как кто-то разговаривал по телефону в соседней комнате.
I heard someone talking on the phone in the next room.
The number of crimes that happen in a particular place during a certain period.
crime rate
To take action to stop or reduce crime.
combat crime
Responsible for something bad that has happened.
at fault
Feeling very embarrassed and ashamed because of something that happened.
humiliated
A. Мне не нужно было брать зонт, но я всё равно взял его с собой.
B. Мне не нужно было брать зонт, поэтому я его не взял.
I needn't have taken an umbrella, but I took one with me anyway. - Мне не нужно было брать зонт, но я всё равно взял его с собой.
I didn't need to take an umbrella, so I didn't take one. - Мне не нужно было брать зонт, поэтому я его не взял.
To feel extremely worried, frustrated, or annoyed about something.
be tearing your hair out
To feel very sad or unhappy.
be down in the dumps
Used when you change your mind after thinking about something again.
on second thoughts
In a way that follows someone or something exactly, without thinking for yourself.
slavishly
Этот фильм даже близко не такой интересный, как тот, который мы смотрели на прошлой неделе.
This film is nowhere near as interesting as the one we watched last week.
To take someone to court because they have published a false statement that damages your reputation.
sue for libel
To decide not to take part in a film anymore.
pull out of a film
Likely to argue with or challenge other people in an aggressive way.
confrontational
In a situation where something important could be lost or damaged.
at stake
They bought a wooden / beautiful / large / old / round / dining table for their new house.
They bought a beautiful large old round wooden dining table for their new house.