mediator
полоса неудач
целая вечность
informal
a newspaper correspondent who is retained on a part-time basis to report on events in a particular place.
make more beautiful or attractive:
pictures and prints adorned his walls
conducive to success; favourable: it was not the most auspicious moment to hold an election
having a clear dislike of (something) : strongly opposed to (something)
He seems to be averse to exercise.
No one is more averse to borrowing money than he is.
Note: Averse to is often used in negative statements.
She is not averse to taking chances. [=she is willing to take chances]
[mass noun]
the playful and friendly exchange of teasing remarks: there was much good-natured banter
be retired
be very angry
lose self-control: I got a bit carried away when describing his dreadful season
untidy, dirty, in mud
the beggar's bedraggled clothes
предвзятый, необъективный
мрачная перспектива
adjective
direct in speech or behaviour but in a good-natured way: a big, bluff, hearty man
speaking in an honest way even if this upsets people To be blunt, many of the candidates cannot read or write.
Julian's blunt words hurt her.
самшит
грильяж
An inexpensive, low-quality cappuccino, particularly one from a vending machine; a cappuccino made from brewed or instant coffee.
idiom: very small amount of money
be first to introduce the term
Будь что будет!
begin:[with object] : his design team commenced a new project
showing no intelligence or sensitivity:
the crass assumptions that men make about women
an act of crass stupidity
feel a powerful desire forWill craved for family life
a great quantity of something arriving at the same time:a deluge of complaints
(of a woman or her behaviour) reserved, modest, and shy
gloomy and drab:a dingy room
scribble absent-mindedly:he was only doodling in the margin
sleepy and lethargic; half asleep: the wine had made her drowsy
make a humble apology and accept humiliation
strange and frightening:an eerie green glow in the sky
an achievement that requires great courage, skill, or strength: the new printing presses were considerable feats of engineering
having or showing an excessive pride in oneself or one's achievements he was feeling smug after his win
a narrow opening or crack
rock fissures
fissure in the earth’s crust
figurative meaning
ideological fissures in a political party
shoplifting
An overwhelming number of flu cases in the same area at the same time. [Blend of flu and tsunami.]
[mass noun] continuous change:the whole political system is in a state of flux
попробовать что-то новое
непонятная речь; тарабарщина
gigantic + enormous
отбуксировать чью-либо машину
to gather or collect (something) in a gradual way
He has a collection of antique tools gleaned from flea markets and garage sales.
utterly astonished; astounded
to be attracted to or toward something or someone
Many young people now gravitate toward careers in the computer industry.
small loose particles of stone or sand:she had a bit of grit in her eye
1 : very tough or brave
the book's gutsy heroine
: showing courage
That was a very gutsy decision.
2: having a strong and appealing flavor
gutsy stews
a rich gutsy wine
press that engages in sensational journalism (especially concerning the private lives of public figures)
As with most shallow celebrities they will be set up to fail by the gutter press ... (About Prince William wedding)
eat or drink (something) greedily:he would guzzle his ale
figurative this car guzzles petrol
be a sign that (something) is about to happen:the speech heralded a change in policy
acclaim: the band have been heralded as the great hope for the nineties
make it difficult for (someone) to do something or for (something) to happen: language barriers hindered communication between scientists
ковылять, прихрамывать
to chase or bother (someone or something) in a constant or determined way
He is being hounded by the press.
They hounded me with questions.
(of insects or animals) be present (in a place or site) in large numbers, typically so as to cause damage or disease:the house is infested with cockroaches
(as adjective, in combination -infested) shark-infested waters
Ежу понятно.
It's not a secret.
a large celebration or party, typically a lavish and boisterous one: the film industry's annual jamboree in Cannes
долгий трёп
поспешить, поторопиться He shouted at me before I had time to explain, but later he apologised for jumping the gun.
An individual with extensive knowledge in one or more aspects of business who helps a start-up company that lacks expertise in those areas. The firm has a network of 50-plus "knowledge angels" — advisers from across Canada who lead high-growth firms.
An imposingly long building, particularly one that houses a commercial enterprise, such as a factory or hotel. Another aspect of the towns we build today is the use of three types of building : the bungalow, the skyscraper and the landscraper (factory) spread out all over the landscape in loose functions of suburb, downtown and industrial zone.
градообразующее предприятие
negative connotation, money or profit
officials getting their hands grubby with filthy lucre
Fig. to understand someone or something that someone has said. (Usually with the negative.) I can't make heads or tails of Fred.
No one can make heads or tails of this problem.
брачный сезон у животных
souvenir
Retail researchers have estimated that the wedding could give a $1 billion boost to the British economy through the sale of mementoes and increased tourism. (Prince William wedding)
of great importance or significance, especially in having a bearing on future events:a period of momentous changes in East-West relations
a momentous decision_
заурядная жизнь
adjective
(typically of an action or activity) wicked or criminal:the nefarious activities of the organized-crime syndicates
recently invented or developed and hard to understand
His grandson owns all of the latest newfangled electronics.
newfangled gadgets
the newfangled speech used by teenagers
Note: Newfangled is always used before a noun.
a person who has made a reservation, booking, or appointment but neither keeps nor cancels it. My sister made it to the party, but my brother was a no-show.
There were a lot of no-shows at the game.
out of nowhere, out of the blue
expressing your opinions honestly and directly, even when doing this might annoy some people
an outspoken critic of the education reforms
брести, тащиться
Заткни свою варежку!
a state of perplexity or uncertainty over what to do in a difficult situation: Kate was in a quandary
представление контраргументов
if a quality that someone has rubs off, it starts to affect another person so that they start to have that quality too
rub off on:
Hopefully her enthusiasm will rub off on the rest of the team
informal produce something quickly when it is needed:see if you can rustle up a cup of tea for Paula and me, please
1. of poor quality
2. run-down
3. dishonest
чиж
bad person / son of a b****
informal
a holiday spent in one's home country rather than abroad, or one spent at home and involving day trips to local attractions.
a person who never drinks alcohol.
"услуга за услугу", той же монетой, зуб за зуб
If he won't help with the beach clean-up, I won't run a booth at the bake sale; that's tit for tat .
тройняшки
trust intuition
strange or mysterious, especially in an unsettling way:an uncanny feeling that she was being watched
Blind humans sometimes seem to have an uncanny feeling of obstacles
single, unmarried
дружинник
a couple of hours after midnight, small hours
excite or stimulate (someone's desire, interest, or appetite):here's an extract to whet your appetite
1 whether one likes it or not: he would be forced to collaborate willy-nilly
2 without direction or planning; haphazardly:politicians expanded spending programmes willy-nilly
skilled at gaining an advantage, especially deceitfully:his wily opponents
have an intense feeling of longing for something, typically something that one has lost or been separated from she yearned for a glimpse of him
