Monday, May 5, 2025

WHY WOMEN KILL. Episode 3. Vocabulary.


 


Word

Transcription

Cambridge Dictionary Definition

Example Sentence

Russian Translation

accept

/əkˈsept/

to agree to take something

She accepted the job offer.

принимать

anticipation

/ænˌtɪs.ɪˈpeɪ.ʃən/

a feeling of excitement about something that is going to happen

The children were filled with anticipation before the trip.

ожидание

seduction

/sɪˈdʌk.ʃən/

the act of persuading someone to have sex with you

He resisted the seduction of the glamorous lifestyle.

соблазнение

desire

/dɪˈzaɪər/

a strong feeling that you want something

She felt a strong desire to travel the world.

желание

lurk

/ˈlɜː.k/

to wait or move in a secret way so that you cannot be seen

She caught him lurking around the corner.

скрываться

jealousy

/ˈdʒel.ə.si/

a feeling of unhappiness and anger because someone has something or someone that you want

His jealousy led to the end of their relationship.

ревность

violent

/ˈvaɪə.lənt/

using force to hurt or attack

The protest turned violent.

жестокий

due

/djuː/

expected to happen, arrive, etc. at a particular time

The train is due at 6 PM.

ожидаемый

drop by

/drɒp baɪ/

to visit someone for a short time, usually without arranging it before

I thought I'd drop by to say hello.

заглянуть

chum

/tʃʌm/

a close friend

He's an old school chum of mine.

приятель, -ница

be the point

/bi ðə pɔɪnt/

to be the most important part of what someone is saying

That's the point of the discussion.

быть сутью

throw out

/θrəʊ aʊt/

to get rid of something by treating it as garbage

She threw out the old magazines.

выбрасывать

convince

/kənˈvɪns/

to persuade someone or make someone certain

He convinced me to join the club.

убеждать

adorable

/əˈdɔː.rə.bəl/

very attractive and easy to feel love for

The puppy is absolutely adorable.

прелестный

spitballing

/ˈspɪt.bɔː.lɪŋ/

to suggest ideas for discussion

We were spitballing ideas for the new project.

обсуждение идей

be through the deposition

/bi θruː ðə ˌdep.əˈzɪʃ.ən/

to have completed giving sworn evidence

She's finally through the deposition.

закончить просматривать показания

check it out

/tʃek ɪt aʊt/

Used to draw attention to something interesting or impressive.

"Check it out! This new app is amazing."

Зацени это

crushy ice

/ˈkrʌʃi aɪs/

Not a standard term; likely refers to crushed ice.

"I'd like a soda with some crushy ice, please."

колотый лед

writer’s block

/ˌraɪ.təz ˈblɒk/

The condition of being unable to create a piece of written work due to mental obstacles.

"After months of writer's block, she finally finished her novel."

творческий кризис

end up

/end ʌp/

To finally be in a particular place or situation.

"He studied law but ended up working in marketing."

оказаться, закончить

run errands

/rʌn ˈer.əndz/

To do tasks that involve going somewhere to take a message, or to take or collect something.

"She spent the afternoon running errands for her boss."

выполнять поручения(зд. хлопотать по дому)

be/get to

/bi/ɡet tuː/

Informal: To have the opportunity or privilege to do something.

"I finally got to see the new movie last night."

иметь возможность, добраться

be in

/bi ɪn/

To be at home or at one's workplace.

"Is Sarah in? I'd like to speak with her."

быть дома, быть на месте

creepy

/ˈkriː.pi/

Strange or unnatural and making you feel frightened.

"That abandoned house looks creepy at night."

жуткий, пугающий

pop in

/pɒp ɪn/

To visit someone briefly and without a formal invitation.

"I thought I'd pop in to say hello."

заглянуть, заскочить

be up for number

/bi ʌp fə ˈnʌm.bər/

Not a standard phrase; possibly refers to being ready for a performance or task.

"She's up for number five in the talent show lineup."

быть готовым к номеру

reprise

/rɪˈpriːz/

A repeat of something or part of something, especially a piece of music.

"The band played a reprise of their hit song as an encore."

повтор, реприза

be miffed

/bi mɪft/

Annoyed at someone's behaviour towards you.

"She was miffed that he didn't call her back."

быть раздражённым

rehearse

/rɪˈhɜːs/

To practise a play, a piece of music, etc., in order to prepare it for public performance.

"They rehearsed the scene several times before the show."

репетировать

furious

/ˈfjʊə.ri.əs/

Extremely angry.

"He was furious when he found out about the betrayal."

взбешённый

drawn in applause

/drɔːn ɪn əˈplɔːz/

Not a standard phrase; possibly refers to receiving applause.

"The actor was drawn in by the applause of the audience."

искупать в аплодисментах

be determined

/bi dɪˈtɜː.mɪnd/

Wanting to do something very much and not allowing anyone or any difficulties to stop you.

"She is determined to finish her degree despite the challenges."

быть полным решимости

hold onto

/həʊld ˈɒn.tuː/

To hold something or someone firmly with your hands or your arms.

"Hold onto the railing to avoid slipping."

держаться за

try this on for size

/traɪ ðɪs ɒn fə saɪz/

To test something or to think about an idea in order to decide if it works or if you can use it.

"Try this solution on for size and see if it works."

попробовать на вкус

crap

/kræp/

A rude word for solid waste, or an occasion when an animal or person produces solid waste.

"He was talking a lot of crap during the meeting."

чушь, ерунда

give a hard time

/ɡɪv ə hɑːd taɪm/

To make things difficult or unpleasant for someone.

"Her boss gave her a hard time about the missed deadline."

усложнять жизнь

get off back

/ɡet ɒf bæk/

Not a standard phrase; possibly a misinterpretation of "get off someone's back", meaning to stop criticizing or nagging someone.

"He told his friend to get off his back about his decisions."

отстать, перестать критиковать

attitude

/ˈæt.ɪ.tʃuːd/

A feeling or opinion about something or someone, or a way of behaving that is caused by this.

"Her positive attitude helped her overcome the difficulties."

отношение

threesome

/ˈθriː.səm/

An act of three people having sex together.

"They considered having a threesome to spice up their relationship."

секс втроём

pull around

/pʊl əˈraʊnd/

Not a standard phrase; possibly refers to moving something around or making a change in situation.

"She managed to pull things around after a difficult start."

изменить ситуацию

establish

/ɪˈstæb.lɪʃ/

To set up or create something, such as an organization, system, or idea.

"They plan to establish a new research center."

установить, основать

ugly

/ˈʌɡ.li/

Unpleasant to look at; unattractive.

"The building has an ugly design that everyone dislikes."

уродливый, некрасивый

gently

/ˈdʒen.tli/

In a gentle way; kindly or softly.

"She gently brushed the hair out of his face."

нежно, мягко

suggested

/səˈdʒɛstɪd/

Proposed as an idea, plan, or course of action.

"He suggested going to the beach for the weekend."

предложенный

get rid of

/ɡɛt rɪd ɒv/

To remove or throw away something that is unwanted or unnecessary.

"It's time to get rid of all the old clothes in the closet."

избавиться от

confident

/ˈkɒn.fɪ.dənt/

Feeling sure about your abilities or qualities.

"She is confident in her ability to lead the team."

уверенный

advisor

/ədˈvaɪ.zər/

A person who gives advice, especially professionally.

"He works as a financial advisor at the bank."

консультант, советник

blossom

/ˈblɒsəm/

The flower of a plant or tree, or the period during which flowers bloom.

"The tree started to blossom in early spring."

цветок, расцветать

 Part 2

dazzle

/ˈdæz.əl/

to impress someone very much

She was dazzled by his charm and wit.

ослеплять, поражать

envy

/ˈen.vi/

the feeling that you wish you had something that someone else has

He watched with envy as she walked on stage.

зависть

thought

/θɔːt/

the act of thinking, or an idea or opinion produced by thinking

That’s an interesting thought.

мысль

figure out

/ˈfɪɡ.ər aʊt/

to understand or solve something

I can't figure out why the printer isn’t working.

разобраться, понять

find out

/ˌfaɪnd ˈaʊt/

to discover something you did not know

She found out that he had been lying.

выяснить

pretend

/prɪˈtend/

to behave as if something is true when you know it is not

The children pretended to be asleep.

притворяться

trade all problems for

/treɪd ɔːl ˈprɒb.ləmz fə(r)/

to exchange your problems or difficulties for something else (often metaphorically)

I'd trade all my problems for a day of peace.

променять все проблемы на

stunning

/ˈstʌn.ɪŋ/

extremely beautiful or attractive

She looked stunning in that red dress.

ошеломляющий, великолепный

soft

/sɒft/

not hard or firm

I like soft pillows.

мягкий

arrange

/əˈreɪndʒ/

to plan, prepare for, or organize something

I’ll arrange a meeting for next week.

организовывать

landmark

/ˈlænd.mɑːk/

a building or place that is easily recognized, especially one that you can use to judge where you are

The Eiffel Tower is one of Paris’s most famous landmarks.

достопримечательность

lickety-split (informal)

/ˌlɪk.ə.tiˈsplɪt/

very quickly

I got ready lickety-split and ran out the door.

молниеносно, очень быстро

That sucks (slang)

/ðæt sʌks/

used to say that something is very bad or unpleasant

You missed the concert? That sucks!

отстой, обидно

hangout

/ˈhæŋ.aʊt/

a place where someone spends a lot of time, or the act of spending time socially

This café is our favorite hangout.

место встречи, тусовка

short notice

/ˌʃɔːt ˈnəʊ.tɪs/

only a short time before something happens

They called the meeting on short notice.

в сжатые сроки

cost a fortune

/kɒst ə ˈfɔː.tʃuːn/

to be very expensive

That car cost a fortune!

стоить целое состояние

current

/ˈkʌr.ənt/

of the present time

This magazine discusses current events.

текущий

on a whim

/ɒn ə wɪm/

because of a sudden decision or impulse

She bought the expensive dress on a whim.

по прихоти, импульсивно

irresponsible

/ˌɪr.ɪˈspɒn.sə.bəl/

not thinking enough about the effects of what you do

It’s irresponsible to leave your dog alone all day.

безответственный

This song is my jam (slang)

/ðɪs sɒŋ ɪz maɪ dʒæm/

used to say a song is a favorite or deeply enjoyed

Turn it up — this song is my jam!

Я обожаю эту песню


Part 3

don't mean to bother

/dəʊnt miːn tuː ˈbɒð.ər/

Used to politely introduce a request or interruption.

I don’t mean to bother you, but could I ask a quick question?

не хочу мешать, но...

tuna casserole

/ˈtʃuː.nə ˈkæs.ər.əʊl/

A baked dish made with tuna, pasta or rice, and a creamy sauce.

She brought over a homemade tuna casserole for dinner.

запеканка с тунцом

breadcrumbs

/ˈbred.krʌmz/

Very small pieces of dry bread, used in cooking.

Sprinkle the breadcrumbs on top before baking.

хлебные крошки / панировка

wait up

/weɪt ʌp/

To stop or stay behind so that someone can catch up.

Wait up! I’m coming with you.

подожди! (досл. «остановись и подожди»)

wee hours

/wiː ˈaʊəz/

The very early hours of the morning, just after midnight.

He worked until the wee hours of the morning.

ранние часы утра / глухая ночь

be desperate

/bi ˈdes.pər.ət/

Feeling that you have no hope and are ready to do anything to change the situation.

She was desperate for a break.

отчаянно нуждаться / быть в отчаянии

ask for favours

/ɑːsk fə ˈfeɪ.vəz/

To request help or kindness from someone.

I hate to ask for favours, but could you drive me to the station?

просить об одолжении

in a jif

/ɪn ə dʒɪf/

(informal) Very quickly or soon.

I’ll be there in a jif!

через секунду / очень быстро

rush

/rʌʃ/

To move or do something quickly.

Don’t rush — take your time.

спешить

take your time

/teɪk jɔː ˈtaɪm/

To do something without hurrying.

No worries, take your time.

не спеши / делай в своем темпе

can't bear

/kɑːnt beər/

To be unable to accept or deal with something unpleasant.

I can’t bear the noise anymore.

не выносить

vending machine

/ˈven.dɪŋ məˌʃiːn/

A machine from which you can buy small items such as drinks, snacks, etc., by putting coins into it.

I bought a bottle of water from the vending machine.

торговый автомат

be thoughtful

/bi ˈθɔːt.fəl/

Showing consideration for the needs of other people.

It was very thoughtful of you to bring flowers.

быть внимательным / заботливым

wander off

/ˈwɒn.dər ɒf/

To walk away from where you are supposed to stay.

He wandered off during the field trip and got lost.

уйти, заблудиться, отвлечься

to go to all the trouble

/tuː ɡəʊ tuː ɔːl ðə ˈtrʌb.əl/

To make a lot of effort for something, especially when it's not necessary.

You didn’t have to go to all the trouble of cooking!

так стараться / прикладывать усилия зря

spoil

/spɔɪl/

To destroy or reduce the pleasure, interest, or beauty of something.

The rain spoiled our picnic.

испортить

treasure

/ˈtreʒ.ər/

Something very important or valuable that is greatly loved.

She treasures every moment spent with her family.

сокровище / дорожить


Part 4

be flattered

/bi ˈflætəd/

to make someone feel important or attractive

They were flattered by the invitation.

быть польщённым

flout

/flaʊt/

to intentionally not obey or accept something

Many motorcyclists flout the law by not wearing helmets.

пренебрегать, нарушать (правила)

backup

/ˈbækʌp/

extra help, support, or equipment that is available if needed

He called the police for backup.

поддержка, зд. подтанцовка

glare

/ɡleə(r)/

a strong, bright light that hurts your eyes or a long, angry look

I get a lot of glare from my computer screen.

свирепый взгляд (в контексте твоём)

jerk

/dʒɜːk/

a quick, sudden movement or a stupid or annoying person

That guy is a real jerk. (о человеке-придурке)

тупица, козел, придурок

dignity

/ˈdɪɡnəti/

calm and serious behaviour that makes people respect you

He behaved with great dignity.

достоинство

late notice

/leɪt ˈnəʊtɪs/

I can't cancel at such short notice.

позднее уведомление

throw myself together

/θrəʊ maɪˈself təˈɡeðə(r)/

to become calm and behave normally again)

After the shock, she pulled herself together.

быстро привести себя в порядок


Part 5


bowl

/boʊl/

a round, deep container used for holding food or liquid

She mixed the salad in a big bowl.

миска

grasp of geography

/ɡræsp əv dʒiˈɒɡrəfi/

understanding of geography

His grasp of geography helped him during the quiz.

понимание, знание географии

clam

/klæm/

a type of shellfish that lives in the sand in the sea or river

We ate fresh clams at the restaurant.

моллюск

care deeply

/keə ˈdiːpli/

to feel a strong emotional concern for someone or something

She cares deeply about her family’s wellbeing.

 сильно дорожить

commitment

/kəˈmɪt.mənt/

a promise or firm decision to do something; dedication

He made a commitment to finish his studies.

обязательство, приверженность 

essential

/ɪˈsen.ʃəl/

necessary or needed

Water is essential for life.

необходимый, важнейший

a path to redemption

/ə pɑːθ tə rɪˈdempʃən/

a way of improving or saving oneself after mistakes

Volunteering gave him a path to redemption.

путь к искуплению, спасению

hardly

/ˈhɑːd.li/

almost not

She could hardly believe her eyes.

едва, с трудом; почти не

regret

/rɪˈɡret/

a feeling of sadness about something you did or did not do

I regret not calling her sooner.

сожалеть

more than a few

/mɔː ðən ə fjuː/

quite a lot, several

More than a few students were late for class.

немало, довольно много

stifle

/ˈstaɪ.fəl/

to (cause to) be unable to breathe; to prevent something from happening or being expressed

She tried to stifle her laughter during the speech.

задушить, придушить; подавлять, сдерживать

cast aside

/kɑːst əˈsaɪd/

to throw away or ignore something or someone

He cast aside his old clothes.

 выбросить

get rid of

/ɡet rɪd əv/

to remove or throw away something unwanted; to make someone leave

I need to get rid of these old papers.

избавиться

bloody hell

/ˈblʌd.i hel/

(UK informal) used to express anger, surprise, or annoyance

Bloody hell! What happened here?

чёрт побери!; да чтоб тебя!

clumsy

/ˈklʌm.zi/

awkward in movement or handling things

He’s so clumsy, he drops his phone every day.

неуклюжий, неловкий

napkin

/ˈnæp.kɪn/

a small piece of cloth or paper for wiping the mouth or hands

Please put a napkin on your lap before eating.

салфетка

on purpose

/ɒn ˈpɜː.pəs/

intentionally, not by accident

He broke the vase on purpose.

нарочно, специально

pay attention

/peɪ əˈten.ʃən/

to listen to or consider something carefully

You must pay attention in class.

обращать внимание

sober person

/ˈsəʊ.bər ˈpɜː.sən/

someone who is not drunk; serious and sensible

He is a sober person who rarely drinks alcohol.

трезвый человек; рассудительный

ridiculous

/rɪˈdɪk.jə.ləs/

very silly or unreasonable

That idea is absolutely ridiculous.

нелепый,  абсурдный

change of pace

/tʃeɪndʒ əv peɪs/

a different style of doing something, usually refreshing

Let’s go hiking for a change of pace.

перемена ритма, смена обстановки



    
Part 6

 

be very kind (to somebody)

/bi ˈveri kaɪnd/

To behave in a way that shows you care about someone and want to help or please them

She was very kind to the old man, helping him carry his bags.

быть очень добрым (к кому-то)

it’s a shame

/ɪts ə ʃeɪm/

Used to express disappointment or regret

It’s a shame you couldn’t come to the party.

жаль, обидно

frustrating

/frʌˈstreɪ.tɪŋ/

Making you feel annoyed or less confident because you cannot achieve what you want

Waiting for a delayed flight is really frustrating.

раздражающий, досадный

stand somebody up

/stænd ʌp /

To defend or support someone or something

You should stand up for your friends when they are treated unfairly.

 

продинамить, не прийти на свидание

annoying

/əˈnɔɪ.ɪŋ/

Making you feel slightly angry

His constant interruptions are really annoying.

раздражающий

trade-off

/ˈtreɪd.ɒf/

A situation in which you balance two opposing situations or qualities

There is a trade-off between quality and speed.

Компромисс, плюс и минус одновременно

get out of the deal

/ɡet aʊt əv ðə diːl/

To withdraw from an agreement or arrangement

He tried to get out of the deal when the price went up.

выйти из сделки

casual fling

/ˈkæʒ.u.əl flɪŋ/

A short and not serious romantic or sexual relationship

They had a casual fling during the summer.

мимолётный роман

good as new

/ɡʊd əz njuː/

In very good condition, almost like new

After the repair, the bike was good as new.

как новенький

that’s kind of why

/ðæts kaɪnd əv waɪ/

Used to explain the reason for something in a casual way

I was tired, and that’s kind of why I left early.

вот почему, поэтому

sing with the combo

/sɪŋ wɪð ðə ˈkɒm.boʊ/

To perform as a singer with a small band (esp. jazz/pop)

She used to sing with the combo in college.

петь с ансамблем

go to audition

/ɡoʊ tuː ɔːˈdɪʃ.ən/

To attend a test performance to get a role or job

He will go to audition for a Broadway show tomorrow.

пойти на прослушивание

church choir back

/tʃɜːrtʃ kwaɪər bæk/

Refers to returning to or singing again in a church choir

After years away, she joined the church choir back in her hometown.

снова в церковном хоре

folks

/foʊks/

(informal) People in general, or your parents/family

Thanks for coming, folks!

ребята; родители (разг.)

no kidding

/noʊ ˈkɪd.ɪŋ/

Used to show that what you are saying is true or serious

It’s cold today – no kidding!

без шуток

give a recital

/ɡɪv ə rɪˈsaɪ.təl/

To perform music, dance, or poetry in public

She will give a piano recital next week.

дать концерт (сольное выступление)

took the wind out of my sail

/tʊk ðə wɪnd aʊt əv maɪ seɪl/

To make someone lose confidence or enthusiasm

His criticism really took the wind out of my sail.

выбило почву из-под ног

here’s to us!

/hɪərz tu ʌs/

A phrase used when making a toast, wishing well to the group

Here’s to us! May we always stay friends.

выпьем за нас!

 

 Part 7

 

got fired

/ɡɒt ˈfaɪəd/

Past form of get fired: to lose your job because your employer tells you to leave

He got fired for being late every day.

бути звільненим

childish

/ˈtʃaɪl.dɪʃ/

Typical of a child, or behaving in a silly way like a child

Don’t be so childish — this is a serious matter.

дитячий, інфантильний

it makes no sense

/ɪt meɪks nəʊ sens/

Used to say that something is illogical or not reasonable

What you’re saying makes no sense at all.

це не має сенсу

put up (with)

/pʊt ʌp (wɪð)/

To accept something that is unpleasant without complaining

I can’t put up with this noise any longer.

терпіти, миритися

extravagance

/ɪkˈstræv.ə.ɡəns/

Behaviour in which you spend more money than you need to

His wedding was a display of wealth and extravagance.

марнотратство

nonsense

/ˈnɒn.səns/

An idea, statement, or belief that is ridiculous or not true

Stop talking nonsense and listen carefully.

дивацтва, витівки

marvelous

/ˈmɑː.vəl.əs/

Extremely good

You look marvelous in that dress!

чудовий

figure out

/ˈfɪɡ.ər aʊt/

To understand or solve something

I can’t figure out why the computer won’t work.

з’ясувати, розібратися

find out

/faɪnd aʊt/

To get information about something, or to learn a fact for the first time

She found out that he had been lying to her.

дізнатися

get attached

/ɡet əˈtætʃt/

To begin to have strong feelings of affection for someone or something

Don’t get too attached to that kitten.

прив’язатися

hurt

/hɜːt/

To cause physical pain or emotional pain

Be careful — that glass could hurt you.

боліти, завдавати болю

be up

/biː ʌp/

To be awake and out of bed; or to happen

I was up at 6 a.m. this morning.

прокинутися, бути на ногах

bother

/ˈbɒð.ər/

To make someone feel worried or upset; or to take the trouble to do something

Sorry to bother you, but I have a question.

турбувати

turn in

/tɜːn ɪn/

 to go to bed

I usually turn in around midnight.

лягати спати


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