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021 NOUNS (28)
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- 1DOME The dome of city hall could be seen in the distance.a rounded roof on a building or a room, or a building with such a roof
купол
сграда с купол - 2MOCK - UP It has to be clear that the mock-up is for information purposes only, not to solicit comments for a redesign.a model or replica of a machine or structure, used for instructional or experimental purposes.
модел, макет - 3FACELIFT The bank is planning to give its 1930s building a complete facelift.treatment to make something look more attractive, for example a building
подобрение - 4EXPOSURE /ɛkˈspəʊʒə/ 1. Even a brief exposure to radiation is very dangerous. 2. The exposure of the politician's love affair forced him to resign.1. the state of having no protection from something harmful
излагане (на слънце, дъжд; на опасност, на радиация)
2. the revelation of something secret, especially something embarrassing or damaging, immoral or illegal
разобличаване - 5GREED They must be made aware of the troubles that they cause by their own selfish greed.intense and selfish desire for something, especially wealth, power, or food
лакомия, ненаситност
алчност - 6TOUCH 1. "Would you like milk?" "Just a touch." 2. I had a touch of flu/hay fever. 3.The flowers on the table provided the finishing touch. A TOUCH The weather has turned a touch too cold for my liking.1. a small amount
съвсем малко
2. to show that an illness is not too serious, you can say you have had a touch of it
(напр. лека настинка, леко главоболие)
3. a small addition or detail that makes something better
детайл, нюанс
slightly
едва, леко, малко - 7PROMINENCE Most of the papers give prominence to (= put in a noticeable position) the same story this morning. Tina Fey came to/rose to/gained prominence as a writer and comedian on "Saturday Night Live".the state of being easily seen or well known; important; famous
известност;
знаменитост, бележитост - 8FURY /ˈfjʊə.ri/ He was blind with fury. The tsunami should open our eyes to the reality that no force on earth can fight against the fury of sea.extreme anger
ярост, бяс
(също и за природни явления) - 9WINDFALL How did Spain manage to waste one of the biggest financial windfalls in human history?a large amount of money that is won or received unexpectedly
SYN:
jackpot, pennies from heaven - 10TANTRUM /ˈtantrəm/ Let them know that their childish tantrums will get them nowhere.an uncontrolled outburst of anger and frustration, typically in a young child
внезапно раздразнение,
гневно избухване - 11CHARM Rituals, prayers and charms are used by folk healers only as additional element of healing.an object, or saying that is thought to have magical powers, such as the ability to bring you a good luck
магия, заклинание
амулет, талисман, дребно украшение носено на верижка или гривна - 12CACHE /kaʃ/ Anti-terrorist police discovered a weapons cache in the basement of the house.a hidden store of things, or the place where they are kept
скривалище, таен склад
(не непременно за ценни неща) - 13SORCERER /ˈsɔː.sər.ər/ The evil sorcerer had been trying to woo the princess, but she remained loyal to her husband.in stories, a man who has magical powers and who uses them to harm other people;
wizard
магьосник
COMPARE: magician = a person who has magic powers in stories, or who performs tricks for entertainment - 14INTERNSHIP /ˈɪn.tɜːn.ʃɪp/ I worked for them for a summer as kind of an internship. Two weeks ago she had finished her internship at St Paul's Hospital in Vancouver.a job that lasts for a short time, that someone, especially a student, does in order to gain experience
стаж - 15PARLOUR /ˈpɑːlə/ He has a barbershop, beauty shop and nail salon and plans to add a deli, coffee shop and massage parlor.usually with modifier: A shop or business providing specified goods or services.
an ice-cream parlour
a beauty parlour
a funeral parlour
салон, ателие - 16WATCHDOG Some consumer watchdogs are concerned that the labels on the bottles aren't clear enough.a person or organization responsible for making certain that companies obey particular standards and do not act illegally
наблюдател за спазването на определени правила - 17CUSTODIAN /kʌˈstəʊdɪən/ 1. Farmers are custodians of the land for the next generation. 2. The state was named custodian of Kimberly and her two brothers.a person who has responsibility for taking care of or protecting something
1. пазител, пазач
2. попечител - 18QUALM /kwɑːm/ 1. Despite my qualms, I took the job. 2. He had been working very hard so he had no qualms about taking a few days off.a feeling of doubt or worry about whether what you are doing is right
1. безпокойство, опасение,
2. (пристъп на) малодушие, угризение, скрупули,
3. (моментно) колебание, стеснение - 19TREATY /ˈtriː.ti/ We've signed/concluded a treaty with neighbouring states to limit emissions of harmful gases. The whole country celebrated the signing of the peace treaty.a written agreement between two or more countries, formally approved and signed by their leaders
договор - 20SPECTRE /ˈspektə(r)/ 1. Was he a spectre returning to haunt her? 2. The terrible spectre of civil war hung over the country once again.something unpleasant that people are afraid might happen in the future
1. привидение, призрак, сянка
2. прен: призрак, сянка - 21WHIT /wɪt/ She hadn't changed a whit since I'd seen her last. The result should surprise us not one whit.1. a very small amount
частица
2. no WHIT, not a WHIT, never a WHIT
ни най-малко, съвсем не - 22JAY /dʒeɪ/ Among the greatest enemies and destroyers of bird life are the jays, the magpies, the jackdaws and the sparrow hawks.сойка
- 23SENTIMENT /ˈsen.tɪ.mənt/ I don't think she shares my sentiments. Already we have some indication of public sentiment on this issue.a thought, opinion, or idea based on a feeling about a situation, or a way of thinking about something
отношение, мнение - 24INSTANCE /ˈɪn.stəns/ There have been several instances of violence at the school. Over 20 instances of sexual misconduct are currently being investigated.a particular situation, event, or fact, especially an example of something that happens generally
1. пример, отделен случай, илюстрация
for INSTANCE например
in this INSTANCE в този/такъв случай - 25ANIMOSITY /ˌæn.ɪˈmɒs.ə.ti/ Of course we're competitive, but there's no personal animosity between us. In spite of his injuries, he bears no animosity towards his attackers.strong dislike, opposition, or anger
враждебност, неприязън
ненавист, омраза (against, towards, between) - 26MERIT /ˈmer.ɪt/ 1. Adam's book has the merit of being both informative and readable. 2. the MERITs of something We discussed the merits of herbal tea.(formal)
the quality of being good and deserving praise
1. заслуга
достойнство, качество
2. the advantages something has compared to something else
предимства - 27CONCEIT /kənˈsiːt/ One's capacity for driving is probably the vainest form of conceit, particularly among men. Camille's conceit of about her beauty is quite annoying.the state of being too proud of yourself and your actions
самомнение, самонадеяност, надутост - 28GIST /dʒɪst/ That was the gist of what he said. I think I got (= understood) the gist of what she was saying.the most important pieces of information about something, or general information without details
същина, същност