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taiga

тайга. A vast forest biome of coniferous trees found in northern regions. Example: Much of Siberia is covered by taiga.

a curse

проклятие. A supernatural wish that bad things will happen to someone. Example: They believed the family was under a curse.

to be cursed

быть проклятым. To be affected by a curse. Example: The old castle was said to be cursed.

put off / take off

откладывать / снимать (одежду); взлетать. Put off = to postpone. Take off = to remove clothing or leave the ground. Example: We put off the meeting. / Take off your jacket.

inner circle

близкий круг общения. A small group of trusted friends or associates. Example: Only her inner circle knew the truth.

to dry it

сушить это. To remove moisture from something. Example: Hang the shirt outside to dry it.

to swear

материться. To use offensive or rude language. Example: He started swearing after dropping his phone.

audacious

дерзкий; смелый. Extremely bold and willing to take risks. Example: It was an audacious plan.

pagan religions

языческие религии. Religions that are not among the major monotheistic religions and often involve nature worship. Example: Many pagan religions celebrated seasonal festivals.

monotheistic religions

монотеистические религии. Religions based on the belief in one God. Example: Christianity, Islam, and Judaism are monotheistic religions.

Eastern languages

восточные языки. Languages spoken mainly in East, South, or Southeast Asia. Example: She studies Eastern languages at university.

apostles

апостолы. The twelve main followers of Jesus. Example: The apostles spread Christianity after Jesus' death.

pillar

столб. A tall vertical structure that supports something. Example: The roof was supported by stone pillars.

disappear

исчезать. To stop being visible or to go away. Example: The rabbit disappeared into the forest.

put effort into

прикладывать усилия. To work hard on something. Example: She put a lot of effort into the project.

uncanny valley

зловещая долина. The uncomfortable feeling people get when a robot or animation looks almost, but not quite, human. Example: The character falls into the uncanny valley.

the hidden truth / the inside story

поднаготная. The secret or unpleasant truth behind a situation. Example: Journalists uncovered the inside story.

vestibular system

вестибулярный аппарат. The part of the body responsible for balance. Example: Your vestibular system helps you stay upright.

get motion sickness

укачиваться. To feel sick because of movement in a car, boat, or plane. Example: I always get motion sickness on buses.

landlady

хозяйка квартиры. A woman who owns and rents out property. Example: My landlady fixed the shower.

to show

показывать. To let someone see something. Example: Can you show me the photo?

prosperity

процветание. The state of being successful or wealthy. Example: The country experienced years of prosperity.

get cramps

испытывать спазмы. To suddenly have painful muscle contractions. Example: I always get cramps during my period.

to chirp

чирикать. To make the short high sound of a bird. Example: Birds were chirping outside.

rustling of leaves

шелест листвы. The soft sound leaves make when they move. Example: I fell asleep listening to the rustling of leaves.

linen

лён; льняная ткань. Fabric made from flax. Example: Linen shirts are perfect for summer.

kvass

квас. A traditional fermented drink popular in Eastern Europe. Example: We drank cold kvass on a hot day.

sorrel

щавель. A leafy green plant with a sour taste. Example: Sorrel soup is popular in Russia.

artist

художник. A person who creates paintings, drawings, or other works of art. Example: She's a talented artist.

tablet

планшет. A portable touchscreen computer. Example: I read books on my tablet.

come on

давай. Used to encourage someone or express impatience. Example: Come on, we're late!

to fire / to get fired

увольнять / быть уволенным. To fire = to dismiss someone from a job. To get fired = to lose your job. Example: He got fired last week.

how do you say...?

как сказать...? Used to ask for the correct word or phrase in another language. Example: How do you say "луна" in English?

ally

союзник. A person or country that supports another. Example: Canada is an ally of the US.

military

военные; армия. Relating to armed forces. Example: He has a military background.

investigation

расследование. The process of trying to discover the truth. Example: Police launched an investigation.

witness

свидетель. Someone who sees an event happen. Example: The witness gave a statement.

evidence

доказательства. Information or objects that prove something. Example: The police collected evidence.

kick someone in the balls

втащить по яйцам. To kick someone in the testicles. Example: He threatened to kick him in the balls.

lawyer

юрист; адвокат. A person qualified to practice law. Example: You should talk to a lawyer.

journalism

журналистика. The work of collecting and reporting news. Example: She studied journalism.

warrior

воин. A person who fights in battles. Example: The story is about a brave warrior.

precedent

прецедент. An earlier event used as an example for future situations. Example: The decision set an important precedent.

lose the train of thought

потерять мысль. To forget what you were saying or thinking. Example: Sorry, I lost my train of thought.

deserve

заслуживать. To be worthy of something. Example: You deserve a vacation.

the Roman Empire

Римская империя. The ancient empire centered in Rome. Example: The Roman Empire lasted for centuries.

get a fine

получить штраф. To be required to pay money as punishment. Example: I got a fine for speeding.

puddles

лужи. Small pools of water on the ground. Example: Children were jumping in puddles.

swear word

ругательство. An offensive or rude word. Example: Try not to use swear words.

freshly mowed grass

свежескошенный газон. Grass that has just been cut. Example: I love the smell of freshly mowed grass.

tabloid press

желтая пресса. Newspapers or media focused on gossip and sensational stories. Example: The tabloid press published another rumor.

eating disorder (ED)

РПП (расстройство пищевого поведения). A mental health condition involving unhealthy eating habits. Example: Eating disorders require professional treatment.

home appliances

бытовая техника. Electrical machines used at home. Example: We bought new home appliances.

we lived through that period

мы застали этот период. We experienced that time ourselves. Example: We lived through that period, so we remember it well.

bride / bridge

невеста / мост. Bride = a woman getting married. Bridge = a structure connecting two sides. Example: The bride crossed the bridge.

film

плёнка. A thin material used for photography or covering something. Example: My grandfather still shoots on film.

special occasions

особые случаи. Important events worth celebrating. Example: We only use these dishes for special occasions.

hold their ground

стоять на своем; не отступать. To refuse to give in. Example: They held their ground despite criticism.

wanker

чудак; странный человек (брит., разговорное). An odd or eccentric person. Example: He's a bit of a wanker sometimes.

idiot / moron

тупица; дебил. A very stupid person (offensive). Example: Don't call people idiots.

cunt

пизда; мудак/сука (крайне грубое ругательство, значение зависит от диалекта). A highly offensive swear word. Example: Avoid using this word in polite conversation.

to prepare

готовить; подготавливать. To make something ready. Example: We need to prepare for the exam.