🌿 Nature & Animals (The Natural World)

Meadow

(n) a field of grass and wildflowers — луг. Example: We had a picnic in a beautiful green meadow.

Buzzard

(n) a large bird of prey — сарыч, канюк. Example: We saw a buzzard circling in the sky.

Water vole

(n) a small rodent living near water — водяная полёвка. Example: The water vole is often mistaken for a rat.

Hibernate

(v) to sleep through the winter — впадать в спячку. Example: Some animals, like hedgehogs, hibernate during the cold months.

Soar

(v) to fly high and effortlessly — парить. Example: The birds soar on the warm air currents.

Shell

(n) the hard outer covering of an animal — панцирь, ракушка. Example: A turtle can pull its head inside its shell.

Lifespan

(n) the length of time something lives — продолжительность жизни. Example: The average lifespan of a wild animal is often shorter than a domestic one.

Longevity

(n) long life — долголетие. Example: Healthy diet and exercise are the keys to longevity.

Above

(prep) at a higher level than — над, выше. Example: The eagle was soaring high above the trees.