B2 OWS Unit 39 I can talk about war and peace

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Conflict /ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/
Noun: Conflict /ˈkɑːn.flɪkt/
Verb: Conflict /kənˈflɪkt/
Adjective: Conflicting /kənˈflɪk.tɪŋ/ / Conflictual /kənˈflɪk.tʃu.əl/

Example: The diplomatic talks aimed to resolve the border conflict peacefully.

Meaning: An angry argument or state of fighting between people or countries.
Перевод: Конфликт, столкновение.

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Bomb /bɑːm/
Noun: Bomb /bɑːm/ / Bomber /ˈbɑː.mɚ/ / Bombing /ˈbɑː.mɪŋ/
Verb: Bomb /bɑːm/

Example: The military unit successfully deactivated the unexploded bomb.

Meaning: A container packed with explosive materials that can burst out with force.
Перевод: Бомба, снаряд.

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Explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/
Noun: Explosion /ɪkˈsploʊ.ʒən/ / Explosive /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
Verb: Explode /ɪkˈsploʊd/
Adjective: Explosive /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv/
Adverb: Explosively /ɪkˈsploʊ.sɪv.li/
Synonyms: Go off /ɡoʊ ɑːf/

Example: The pressure tank was about to explode due to extreme heat.

Meaning: Burst with force and a loud noise.
Перевод: Взрываться, взрывать.

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Dozen /ˈdʌz.ən/
Noun: Dozen /ˈdʌz.ən/
Adjective: Dozen /ˈdʌz.ən/

Example: The supply shipment arrived with a dozen emergency kits.

Meaning: Twelve or a group of twelve.
Перевод: Дюжина (12 штук).

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Soldier /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ/
Noun: Soldier /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ/ / Soldiery /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ.i/
Verb: Soldier /ˈsoʊl.dʒɚ/

Example: Each soldier completed rigorous field exercises before deployment.

Meaning: A person who is a member of an army.
Перевод: Солдат, военнослужащий.

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Fight /faɪt/
Noun: Fight /faɪt/ / Fighter /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɚ/ / Fighting /ˈfaɪ.t̬ɪŋ/
Verb: Fight /faɪt/ (PT: Fought /fɔːt/, PP: Fought /fɔːt/)

Example: Troops fought bravely to defend the border outpost.

Meaning: Try to hurt or kill each other using force.
Перевод: Сражаться, воевать, драться.

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Battle /ˈbæt̬.əl/
Noun: Battle /ˈbæt̬.əl/ / Battlefield /ˈbæt̬.əl.fiːld/
Verb: Battle /ˈbæt̬.əl/

Example: The historical battle took place along the riverbank.

Meaning: A fight between armies in a war.
Перевод: Битва, сражение.

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Capture sb/sth /ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
Noun: Capture /ˈkæp.tʃɚ/ / Captive /ˈkæp.tɪv/ / Captivity /kæpˈtɪv.ə.t̬i/
Verb: Capture /ˈkæp.tʃɚ/
Adjective: Captive /ˈkæp.tɪv/

Example: The outpost managed to capture enemy communications equipment.

Meaning: Catch and keep somebody so they cannot leave, or take control of something.
Перевод: Захватить в плен; овладеть, взять под контроль.

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Enemy /ˈen.ə.mi/
Noun: Enemy /ˈen.ə.mi/
Adjective: Enemy /ˈen.ə.mi/

Example: Scouting units observed the enemy moving toward the ridgeline.

Meaning: The people, military, or country your army is fighting against.
Перевод: Противник, враг.

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Be in control of sth /biː ɪn kənˈtroʊl ʌv/
Noun: Control /kənˈtroʊl/ / Controller /kənˈtroʊ.lɚ/
Verb: Control /kənˈtroʊl/
Adjective: Controlling /kənˈtroʊ.lɪŋ/ / Controllable /kənˈtroʊ.lə.bəl/

Example: Strategic command remains fully in control of the situation.

Meaning: Have the power or ability to deal with or direct something.
Перевод: Контролировать что-либо, удерживать контроль.

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Surrender /səˈren.dɚ/
Noun: Surrender /səˈren.dɚ/
Verb: Surrender /səˈren.dɚ/
Synonyms: Give up /ɡɪv ʌp/

Example: The surrounded forces chose to surrender rather than fight on.

Meaning: Stop fighting and admit you have lost.
Перевод: Сдаваться, капитулировать.

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Crisis /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
Noun: Crisis /ˈkraɪ.sɪs/
Adjective: Critical /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl/
Adverb: Critically /ˈkrɪt̬.ɪ.kəl.i/

Example: International observers stepped in to manage the humanitarian crisis.

Meaning: A time of great danger or difficulty.
Перевод: Кризис.

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Civil war /ˌsɪv.əl ˈwɔːr/
Noun: War /wɔːr/ / Civilian /səˈvɪl.jən/
Adjective: Civil /ˈsɪv.əl/

Example: The peace treaty finally brought an end to years of civil war.

Meaning: A war between factions or groups of people who live in the same country.
Перевод: Гражданская война.

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Break out /breɪk aʊt/
Noun: Outbreak /ˈaʊt.breɪk/ / Breakout /ˈbreɪk.aʊt/
Verb: Break /breɪk/ (PT: Broke /broʊk/, PP: Broken /ˈbroʊ.kən/)

Example: Fighting broke out along the border early in the morning.

Meaning: Start suddenly (used about fighting, wars, fires, etc.).
Перевод: Разразиться, вспыхнуть (о войне, пожаре, эпидемии).

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Ally /ˈæl.aɪ/
Noun: Ally /ˈæl.aɪ/ / Alliance /əˈlaɪ.əns/
Verb: Ally /əˈlaɪ/
Adjective: Allied /ˈæl.aɪd/

Example: The US and its European allies are both determined to find a solution.

Meaning: A country or group that agrees to support another in a war or dispute.
Перевод: Союзник.

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Determined /dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/
Noun: Determination /dɪˌtɝː.mɪˈneɪ.ʃən/
Verb: Determine /dɪˈtɝː.mɪn/
Adjective: Determined /dɪˈtɝː.mɪnd/
Adverb: Determinedly /dɪˈtɝː.mɪn.ɪd.li/

Example: Both leaders are determined to resolve the crisis through dialogue.

Meaning: Having a strong desire to do something and be successful.
Перевод: Решительно настроенный, непреклонный.

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Involved /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/
Noun: Involvement /ɪnˈvɑːlv.mənt/
Verb: Involve /ɪnˈvɑːlv/
Adjective: Involved /ɪnˈvɑːlvd/

Example: The two countries involved are hoping they can reach an agreement.

Meaning: Taking part in something or connected to something.
Перевод: Вовлеченный, участвующий.

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Reach an agreement /riːtʃ ən əˈɡriː.mənt/
Noun: Agreement /əˈɡriː.mənt/
Verb: Reach /riːtʃ/ / Agree /əˈɡriː/
Adjective: Agreeable /əˈɡriː.ə.bəl/ / Agreed /əˈɡriːd/

Example: After hours of debate, negotiators managed to reach an agreement.

Meaning: Arrive at a decision that both or all sides agree on.
Перевод: Прийти к соглашению, достичь договоренности.

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Leader /ˈliː.dɚ/
Noun: Leader /ˈliː.dɚ/ / Leadership /ˈliː.dɚ.ʃɪp/
Verb: Lead /liːd/ (PT: Led /led/, PP: Led /led/)
Adjective: Leading /ˈliː.dɪŋ/

Example: Leaders from the two main parties are now negotiating.

Meaning: A person who is in charge or control of a group, organization, or country.
Перевод: Лидер, руководитель.

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Negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
Noun: Negotiation /nəˌɡoʊ.ʃiˈeɪ.ʃən/ / Negotiator /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɚ/
Verb: Negotiate /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪt/
Adjective: Negotiable /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.ə.bəl/ / Negotiated /nəˈɡoʊ.ʃi.eɪ.t̬ɪd/

Example: Diplomatic envoys met to negotiate the terms of the treaty.

Meaning: Talk to somebody in order to decide or agree on something.
Перевод: Вести переговоры, договариваться.

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Peace settlement /piːs ˈset̬.əl.mənt/
Noun: Peace /piːs/ / Settlement /ˈset̬.əl.mənt/ / Settler /ˈset̬.lɚ/
Verb: Settle /ˈset̬.əl/
Adjective: Peaceful /ˈpiːs.fəl/ / Settled /ˈset̬.əld/
Adverb: Peacefully /ˈpiːs.fəl.i/

Example: There is some hope of a lasting peace settlement after months of conflict.

Meaning: An official agreement that ends a war.
Перевод: Мирное урегулирование, мирный договор.

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Side /saɪd/
Noun: Side /saɪd/
Verb: Side /saɪd/
Adjective: Sided /ˈsaɪ.dɪd/

Example: The two sides have finally agreed on a temporary truce.

Meaning: Either of two or more groups who are arguing or fighting with each other.
Перевод: Сторона (в конфликте или переговорах).

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Ceasefire /ˈsiːs.faɪɚ/
Noun: Ceasefire /ˈsiːs.faɪɚ/
Verb: Cease /siːs/

Example: High-level representatives signed a bilateral ceasefire.

Meaning: An agreement between two sides to stop fighting.
Перевод: Прекращение огня, перемирие.

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Willing (to do sth) /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
Noun: Willingness /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.nəs/ / Will /wɪl/
Adjective: Willing /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ/
Adverb: Willingly /ˈwɪl.ɪŋ.li/
Opposites: Unwilling /ʌnˈwɪl.ɪŋ/

Example: Neither party was willing to make further concessions initially.

Meaning: Happy and prepared to do something.
Перевод: Готовый, проявляющий желание что-либо сделать.

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Compromise /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
Noun: Compromise /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
Verb: Compromise /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪz/
Adjective: Compromised /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪzd/ / Compromising /ˈkɑːm.prə.maɪ.zɪŋ/

Example: If both sides are willing to compromise, there could be a settlement fairly soon.

Meaning: Accept less than you want in order to reach an agreement.
Перевод: Идти на компромисс; компромисс.