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14 Cards in this Set
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accurate [ˈækjərət] |
adj. 1) free from mistakes or errors 2) able to produce results that are correct Ex.: Her novel is historically accurate. Transl.: Точный, аккуратный, меткий |
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at first glance [ˈglan(t)s] |
1) on first consideration Ex.: At first glance it is quite simple Transl.: на первый взгляд; сразу |
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beneficial [ˌbenəˈfɪʃəl] |
adj. 1) having a good effect 2) producing good or helpful results or effects : producing benefits Ex.1: Regular exercise has many beneficial health effects. Ex.2:They have a relationship that is beneficial to both of them. Transl.: выгодный, полезный
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championship [ˈtʃæmpiənˌʃɪp] |
noun a competition to find which player, team etc is the best in a particular sport Ex.: Greece won the European Championship. |
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cross-section [ˌkrɒs ˈsekʃən] |
noun 1) something that has been cut in half so that you can look at the inside, or a drawing of this 2) a group of people or things that is typical of a much larger group Ex.1: a wide cross-section of the taxpaying population Ex.2: The roof beams were 50 cm square in cross-section. Ex.3: cross-section paper — клетчатая бумага Transl.: поперечное сечение, поперечный разрез, профиль |
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exception [ik-ˈsep-shən] |
noun 1) something or someone that is not included in a general statement or does not follow a rule or pattern 2) a case where a rule does not apply Ex.1: There will be no exceptions to this rule. Ex.2: With a few minor exceptions, the new edition is much like the previous one. Transl.: исключение |
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horizontal [ˌhɔːrəˈzɑːntəl] |
adj. 1) positioned from side to side rather than up and down : parallel to the ground 2) flat and level Ex.: a horizontal surface noun a horizontal line or surface |
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initially [ˌɪˈnɪʃəli] |
adverb at the beginning Ex.1: Stan initially wanted to go to medical school. Ex.2: Initially, I thought I would only stay there a year. Transl.: первоначально, сначала, вначале |
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load [loʊd] |
noun 1) something that is lifted and carried 2) an amount that can be carried at one time : an amount that fills something (such as a truck) 3) the weight that is carried or supported by something Ex.1: He lifted the load onto his shoulders. Ex.2: The truck was carrying a full load of sand. Transl.: груз, ноша, бремя verb 1) to put an amount of something in or on (something) 2) to put a load or charge in (a device or piece of equipment) Transl.: загружать (данные), нагружать |
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muscle [ˈmʌsəl] |
noun 1) a body tissue that can contract and produce movement 2) physical strength 3) power and influence Ex.: She started lifting weights to build muscle. Transl.: мышца, мускул verb 1) to move (something) by using physical strength and force 2) to move forward by using physical force Ex.: They muscled the heavy boxes onto the truck. |
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rank [ˈraŋk] |
noun 1) a position in a society, organization, group, etc. 2) a high position in a society, organization, group, etc. Ex.: He moved up through the ranks to become vice president of the company Transl.: ранг, ряд, шеренга adj. 1) if something is rank, it has a very strong unpleasant smell 2) complete or total 3) used to emphasize a bad or undesirable quality Ex.:They make us look like rank amateurs (=not at all good or professional). Transl.: буйный, пышный, чрезмерно разросшийся, заросший, гнусный, тухлый verb 1) to have a particular position in a list of people or things that have been put in order of quality or importance Ex.: Today's match ranks as one of the most exciting games that these two have ever played. Transl.: ранжировать, располагать в порядке возрастания или убывания, строить в шеренгу |
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reasoning [ˈriːzənɪŋ] |
noun 1) the process of thinking about something in a logical way in order to form a conclusion or judgment 2) the ability of the mind to think and understand things in a logical way Ex.: Could you explain your reasoning? Transl.: рассуждения |
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store [ˈstɔːr] |
noun 1) a building or room where things are sold 2) a large amount or supply of something that is kept for future use 3) a place where goods are sold to the public Ex.: At Christmas the stores stay open late. Transl.: запас, резерв verb 1) to put things away and keep them until you need them Ex.: Squirrels are storing up nuts for the winter. |
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stride [ˈstraɪd] |
noun 1) a long step 2) the distance covered by a long step 3) a way of walking Ex.: She crossed the room in only a few strides. Transl.: большой шаг verb 1) to walk quickly with long steps Transl.: бежать маховым шагом Ex.: He strode toward her. |
