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Цукерберг (кстати послушайте как его имя произносится на англ.) решил учинить ребрендинг и переименовал Facebook в Meta. Зачем он это сделал и какова реакция на данное действо, можно посмотреть в этой новости.
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threat /θret/ - угроза
The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms.
to shift - смещать, переносить
More Japanese manufacturers are shifting production to China.
consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ - последствие
Have you considered the possible consequences?
hit - ударить (в прямом и переносном смысле)
Someone hit him in the face.
The increase of taxes will hit the income of all people
heritage - /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ - наследие
The building is part of our national heritage.
abandon /əˈbændən/ - покинуть, бросить, оставить
Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
We had to abandon any further attempt at negotiation.
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The forecast is for rain with the threat of thunderstorms.
to shift - смещать, переносить
More Japanese manufacturers are shifting production to China.
consequence /ˈkɒnsɪkwəns/ - последствие
Have you considered the possible consequences?
hit - ударить (в прямом и переносном смысле)
Someone hit him in the face.
The increase of taxes will hit the income of all people
heritage - /ˈherɪtɪdʒ/ - наследие
The building is part of our national heritage.
abandon /əˈbændən/ - покинуть, бросить, оставить
Snow forced many drivers to abandon their vehicles.
We had to abandon any further attempt at negotiation.
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Сегодняшняя новость не про ковид или про global warming или еще про что-нить что может убить все человечество. Это уже случилось в отдельно взятом городе давным-давно. Сперва просмотрите данные слова, а потом можно сделать небольшой тест, чтобы проверить понимание.
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Как обычно несколько слов, которые могут оказаться незнакомыми:
mandatory /ˈmændətəri/ - обязательный
Wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists
impose restrictions – вводить ограничения
Governments impose restrictions on freedom of speech in order to silence their opponents
booster jab – ревакцинация (дословно бустерная прививка)
Pfizer-BioNTech asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 booster jab for everyone ages 18 and up
NHS – National Health System - Национальная система здравоохранения
The National Health Service (NHS) is the term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK).
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mandatory /ˈmændətəri/ - обязательный
Wearing helmets was made mandatory for pedal cyclists
impose restrictions – вводить ограничения
Governments impose restrictions on freedom of speech in order to silence their opponents
booster jab – ревакцинация (дословно бустерная прививка)
Pfizer-BioNTech asked the Food and Drug Administration for emergency use authorization for its Covid-19 booster jab for everyone ages 18 and up
NHS – National Health System - Национальная система здравоохранения
The National Health Service (NHS) is the term for the publicly funded healthcare systems of the United Kingdom (UK).
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bargain ['bɑ:gɪn] – выгодная покупка
The car was a bargain at that price.
bustling street – шумная, оживленная улица
Located in the bustling business street in Beijing, this store is very popular
shutters – ставни
More than 70 000 shopkeepers have been forced to put up the shutters (= close down their businesses) in the past year.
watch pennies (watch every penny) – экономить, считать каждую копейку
Now with you out of work, we're going to have to watch every penny.
feel like + gerund – хотеть чего-то
I don't feel like working today
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The car was a bargain at that price.
bustling street – шумная, оживленная улица
Located in the bustling business street in Beijing, this store is very popular
shutters – ставни
More than 70 000 shopkeepers have been forced to put up the shutters (= close down their businesses) in the past year.
watch pennies (watch every penny) – экономить, считать каждую копейку
Now with you out of work, we're going to have to watch every penny.
feel like + gerund – хотеть чего-то
I don't feel like working today
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At first, let’s concentrate on some words:
approval /ə'pru:v(ə)l/ -одобрение
Before starting the project we need manager’s approval.
just in case – на всякий случай
You'd better take the keys in just case.
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approval /ə'pru:v(ə)l/ -одобрение
Before starting the project we need manager’s approval.
just in case – на всякий случай
You'd better take the keys in just case.
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(legal) tender – платежное средство, валюта
These coins are no longer legal tender.
be on the rise - увеличиваться
Prices are on the rise again. (as always)
forge – подделывать
New digital techniques can spot paintings that have been forged.
forgery – подделка
They claim, their production is well-protected against forgery
get one's hands on – заполучить, раздобыть
He couldn't wait to get his hands on her money. (bad guy) #news
These coins are no longer legal tender.
be on the rise - увеличиваться
Prices are on the rise again. (as always)
forge – подделывать
New digital techniques can spot paintings that have been forged.
forgery – подделка
They claim, their production is well-protected against forgery
get one's hands on – заполучить, раздобыть
He couldn't wait to get his hands on her money. (bad guy) #news
Несколько слов перед новостью и небольшой тест после нее.
concern /kənˈsɜːrn/ - касаться, иметь отношение к
The letter is for both of us, but it mainly concerns you.
scrape /skreɪp/ - скрести, скоблить (также в переносном значении)
They scraped a living by playing music on the streets.
law enforcement officials - сотрудники правоохранительных органов
City law enforcement officials were accused of bribes. (взятки)
controversy /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ - спор; дискуссия; полемика
The controversy surrounding his latest movie continues.
surveillance /sɜːˈveɪləns/ - слежка; наблюдение
The police are keeping the suspects under constant surveillance.
watchdog - человек, группа лиц, следящая за соблюдением законов, орган по надзору, сторожевая собака
She is a member of the consumer watchdog for transport in London and Southern England.
violate /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ нарушать (закон)
The actions of this country violate international laws.
intrusive /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/ бесцеремонный; вторгающийся
The constant presence of the media was very intrusive.
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concern /kənˈsɜːrn/ - касаться, иметь отношение к
The letter is for both of us, but it mainly concerns you.
scrape /skreɪp/ - скрести, скоблить (также в переносном значении)
They scraped a living by playing music on the streets.
law enforcement officials - сотрудники правоохранительных органов
City law enforcement officials were accused of bribes. (взятки)
controversy /ˈkɒntrəvɜːsi/ - спор; дискуссия; полемика
The controversy surrounding his latest movie continues.
surveillance /sɜːˈveɪləns/ - слежка; наблюдение
The police are keeping the suspects under constant surveillance.
watchdog - человек, группа лиц, следящая за соблюдением законов, орган по надзору, сторожевая собака
She is a member of the consumer watchdog for transport in London and Southern England.
violate /ˈvaɪəleɪt/ нарушать (закон)
The actions of this country violate international laws.
intrusive /ɪnˈtruːsɪv/ бесцеремонный; вторгающийся
The constant presence of the media was very intrusive.
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flood /flʌd/ наводнение, потоп, толпа;
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country.
Recent years have brought a flood of people "from Asia, Africa, and Arab countries.
fee /fiː/ - плата
The school fees are expected to rise again next year.
discourage /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/ - предотвращать, (from) отвращать от, препятствовать;
The weather discouraged people from travelling.
hit-and-run - сбить и уехать (бегство водителя с места дорожного происшествия)
He was killed in a hit-and-run.
hit and run tourism – аналог “галопом по Европам”. Пребывание в городе, напр. в течение одного дня и дальше следующий.
stray [streɪ] - блуждать, сбиться с пути;
I strayed a few blocks in the wrong direction and became hopelessly lost.
commuter /kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ - человек, регулярно совершающий поездки из пригорода в город и обратно, как правило, на работу;
The five o’clock train is always packed with commuters.
stroll /strəʊl/ - прогуливаться, бродить;
People were strolling along the beach. #news
The heavy rain has caused floods in many parts of the country.
Recent years have brought a flood of people "from Asia, Africa, and Arab countries.
fee /fiː/ - плата
The school fees are expected to rise again next year.
discourage /dɪsˈkʌrɪdʒ/ - предотвращать, (from) отвращать от, препятствовать;
The weather discouraged people from travelling.
hit-and-run - сбить и уехать (бегство водителя с места дорожного происшествия)
He was killed in a hit-and-run.
hit and run tourism – аналог “галопом по Европам”. Пребывание в городе, напр. в течение одного дня и дальше следующий.
stray [streɪ] - блуждать, сбиться с пути;
I strayed a few blocks in the wrong direction and became hopelessly lost.
commuter /kəˈmjuːtə(r)/ - человек, регулярно совершающий поездки из пригорода в город и обратно, как правило, на работу;
The five o’clock train is always packed with commuters.
stroll /strəʊl/ - прогуливаться, бродить;
People were strolling along the beach. #news
meanwhile /ˈmiːnwaɪl/ – тем временем
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
lawmaker /ˈlɔːmeɪkə(r)/ - законодатель
State lawmakers have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months.
be vulnerable to /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ - уязвимый
Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
unprecedented /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ - беспрецедентный
There were unprecedented scenes of violence in the city’s main square.
MP – Member of Parliament - член парламента
counterfeit /ˈkaʊntəfɪt/ products – контрафактные товары
Are you aware these products are counterfeit?
loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ - лазейка
This law was designed to close any loopholes in tax legislation. #news
The doctor will see you again next week. Meanwhile, you must rest as much as possible.
lawmaker /ˈlɔːmeɪkə(r)/ - законодатель
State lawmakers have been arguing over the new healthcare reform bill for months.
be vulnerable to /ˈvʌlnərəbl/ - уязвимый
Old people are particularly vulnerable to the flu.
unprecedented /ʌnˈpresɪdentɪd/ - беспрецедентный
There were unprecedented scenes of violence in the city’s main square.
MP – Member of Parliament - член парламента
counterfeit /ˈkaʊntəfɪt/ products – контрафактные товары
Are you aware these products are counterfeit?
loophole /ˈluːphəʊl/ - лазейка
This law was designed to close any loopholes in tax legislation. #news
sizzling /ˈsɪzlɪŋ/ - обжигающий, шкворчащий;
It's a sizzling hot day today!
There was a delicious smell coming from the sizzling bacon.
millennia – тысячелетия;
For millennia, it was accepted that the earth was at the centre of the universe.
butcher ['buʧə] – мясник;
The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.
pea [pi:] – горошина, гороховый;
We don't have any fresh vegetables, only frozen peas.
chickpeas ['ʧɪkpi:] – нут;
Chickpeas are used to make hummus and falafel.
beetroot ['biːtruːt] – свекла;
yeast [ji:st] – дрожжи;
Yeast makes dough rise.
harness technology – использовать технологию (технологические достижения);
Using this method we have helped manufacturers to harness technology to grow their business.
grind-ground ground - [graɪnd] [graund] – перемалывать, измельчать;
ground coffee – молотый кофе
ground meat - фарш
diner ['daɪnə] – посетитель (ресторана), гость;
The number of staff required varies with the number of diners.
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It's a sizzling hot day today!
There was a delicious smell coming from the sizzling bacon.
millennia – тысячелетия;
For millennia, it was accepted that the earth was at the centre of the universe.
butcher ['buʧə] – мясник;
The butcher hacked off a large chunk of meat.
pea [pi:] – горошина, гороховый;
We don't have any fresh vegetables, only frozen peas.
chickpeas ['ʧɪkpi:] – нут;
Chickpeas are used to make hummus and falafel.
beetroot ['biːtruːt] – свекла;
yeast [ji:st] – дрожжи;
Yeast makes dough rise.
harness technology – использовать технологию (технологические достижения);
Using this method we have helped manufacturers to harness technology to grow their business.
grind-ground ground - [graɪnd] [graund] – перемалывать, измельчать;
ground coffee – молотый кофе
ground meat - фарш
diner ['daɪnə] – посетитель (ресторана), гость;
The number of staff required varies with the number of diners.
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Watch this video from Euronews and find out more. Have a look at the words (pretty few this time) and check your understanding by doing a small test.
congestion /kənˈdʒestʃən/ - затор, перегруженность (уличного движения), перенаселённость;
The problems of traffic congestion will not disappear soon.
Energy consumption, congestion and pollution have increased.
compete / kəmˈpiːt/ - конкурировать
The result is more applicants competing for fewer jobs.
limo /ˈlɪməʊ/ - лимузин
She was driven from Heathrow by limo to the hotel.
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congestion /kənˈdʒestʃən/ - затор, перегруженность (уличного движения), перенаселённость;
The problems of traffic congestion will not disappear soon.
Energy consumption, congestion and pollution have increased.
compete / kəmˈpiːt/ - конкурировать
The result is more applicants competing for fewer jobs.
limo /ˈlɪməʊ/ - лимузин
She was driven from Heathrow by limo to the hotel.
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