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shelter prices

housing prices

цены на жилье

The rise in shelter prices has made it difficult for many families to find affordable housing."

daylight saving time

время, сберегающее дневной свет

The practice of setting the clock forward by one hour during warmer months to extend evening daylight.

In many countries, daylight saving time is observed to make better use of daylight during the longer days of summer."

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speed bumps

Traffic calming devices designed to reduce vehicle speed.

Example in a sentence: "The new speed bumps on Main Street have effectively slowed down traffic during school hours."

food sickness

пищевое отравление, вызванное употреблением зараженной пищи или воды.

horse carriage

A vehicle for transporting passengers, typically drawn by horses.

The horse carriage ride through the park was a highlight of their trip."

a stomach bug

кишечная инфекция

An illness caused by viral or bacterial infection affecting the gastrointestinal tract.

After coming back from vacation, I caught a stomach bug and spent the next few days feeling unwell."

illness outbreak

вспышка заболевания

sudden increase in the number of cases of a disease in a specific area.

A recent illness outbreak in the community caused many residents to seek medical attention

draught = draft

A current of air in an enclosed space, such as a room. (cквозняк)

When the window was left open, a cold draught passed through the room.