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brief n briːf official instructions that explain The architect’s brief is to design an extension
what someone’s job is, what their that is modern but blends with the rest of the
инструкция, указание duties are etc building.
chunk n tʃʌŋk a large thick piece of something I break my revision down into small chunks; it
that does not have an even helps me remember things.
отрязък shape
marble n ˈmɑːbəl a type of hard rock that becomes The columns were of white marble.
smooth when it is polished, and
мрамор, мраморен is used for making buildings,
statues etc
protagonist n prəʊˈtæɡənəst, the most important character in a The protagonist of the story is an escaped
prəʊˈtæɡənɪst play, film, or story prisoner.
главен герой, основен персонаж
squeaky adj ˈskwiːki making very high noises that are The brakes on your bike are very squeaky --
not loud can't you oil them?
писклив, скърцащ, креслив
subliminal adj sʌbˈlɪmənəl, sʌb affecting your mind in a way that When I listen to my favourite band, I sometimes
ˈlɪmɪnəl you are not conscious of think they are sending me subliminal messages
подсъзнателен through their music.
surface n ˈsɜːfəs, ˈsɜːfɪs the top layer of an area of water Dead leaves floated on the surface of the water.
or land
нещо, наподобяващо земна
повърхност
swagger v to walk proudly, swinging your He swaggered over towards me.
shoulders in a way that shows
ходя наперено, перча се, хваля you are very confident - used to
се ˈswæɡə show disapproval
clumsy adj ˈklʌmzi moving or doing things in a A clumsy waiter spilled wine all over her new
careless way, especially so that skirt.
тромав, непохватен, несръчен you drop things, knock into
things etc
slap v slæp to hit someone with the flat part Sarah slapped Aaron across the face.
of your hand
плясвам, шляпвам, зашлевявам
flap v flæp if a bird flaps its wings, it moves The flags were flapping in the breeze.
them up and down in order to fly
размахвам, люлея, плясвам
swish v ˈswɪʃ  to move or make something She looked really beautiful as she came
 move quickly through the air with swishing down the stairs in her ballgown.
плющя, свистя, шумоля a quiet sound
tarmac n ˈtɑːmæk a mixture of tar and very small Journalists waited on the tarmac to question
stones, used for making the him.
асфалт, бетонирана площадка surface of roads
tiptoe v ˈtɪptəʊ to walk quietly and carefully on His mother tiptoed into the room.
your toes, so that nobody hears
ходя на пръсти you
continuity n ˌkɒntəˈnjuːəti, the state of continuing for a We should ensure continuity of care between
ˌkɒntɪˈnjuːəti period of time, without problems, hospital and home.
непрекъснатост, приемственост, interruptions, or changes
последователност
tinny adj ˈtɪni a tinny sound is high, weak, and tinny music
unpleasant, and sounds like it is
издаващ тенекиен звук coming out of something made of
metal
culminate v ˈkʌlməneɪt, if a process culminates in or with A series of events for teachers and students will
ˈkʌlmɪneɪt a particular event, it ends with culminate in a Shakespeare festival next year.
достигам кулминация/връх that event
gravel n ˈɡrævəl small stones, used to make a a gravel path
surface for paths, roads etc
дребен чакъл, едрозърнест пясък
enhance v ɪnˈhɑːns to improve something Good lighting will enhance any room.

подчертавам, правя да изпъкне,

усилвам, подсилвам
prevalent adj ˈprevələnt common at a particular time, in a Solvent abuse is especially prevalent among
particular place, or among a younger teenagers.
широко разпространен, particular group of people
преобладаващ
rectify v ˈrektəfaɪ, ˈrektɪfaɪ to correct something that is I did my best to rectify the situation, but the
wrong damage was already done.
коригирам, поправям
insert v ɪnˈsɜːt to put something inside or into His hand shook slightly as he inserted the key
something else into the lock.
вмъквам, помествам
resemble v rɪˈzembəl to look like or be similar to It’s amazing how closely Brian and Steve
someone or something resemble each other.
приличам на, подобен съм на
guarantee v ˌɡærənˈtiː to promise to do something or to I guarantee you’ll love this film.

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гарантирам за, поемам happen
отговорност
convey v kənˈveɪ to communicate or express All this information can be conveyed in a simple
something, with or without using diagram.
изразявам, предавам words
cover up phr v ˈkʌvə ʌp an attempt to prevent the public The doctor tried to cover up his mistake, but he
from discovering the truth about was found out eventually.
покривам, прикривам something
move on phr v muːv ɒn to change, progress, improve, or The mobile phone has moved on enormously
become more modern as time since the 1990s.
напредвам, развивам се passes
root around in phr v ruːt əˈraʊnd ɪn You have a look in the cupboard while I root
around in this drawer.
търся нещо, преглеждайки други to search for something by
неща moving things around
set up phr v set ʌp establish The play was set up as a love story right from
the very first scene.
измислям/получавам
вдъхновение за персонаж
pick out phr v pɪk aʊt choose one from many Can you pick out your favourite dress?

разпознавам, откривам
pull up phr v pʊl ʌp to stop the vehicle that you are He pulled up in front of the gates.
driving
спирам (за превозно средство)
scrape v skreɪp to remove something from a Scrape the carrots and slice them thinly.
surface using the edge of a knife,
стържа, остъргвам a stick etc
rustle v ˈrʌsəl if leaves, papers, clothes etc She moved nearer, her long silk skirt rustling
rustle, or if you rustle them, they around her.
шумоля (с), действам енергично make a noise as they rub against
each other
crunch v krʌntʃ to make a sound like something Their boots crunched loudly on the frozen snow.
being crushed
хрускам, скриптя
slam v slæm if a door, gate etc slams, or if We heard a car door slam.
someone slams it, it shuts with a
затръшвам, удрям, блъскам loud noise
scrape through phr v skreɪp θruː to only just succeed in passing an Even though she had missed lots of classes,

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едва успявам да се справя с
трудна ситуация, постигам успех,
полагайки минимални усилия
rustle up
приготвям ястие набързо
when it comes to the crunch
ситуацията става сериозна и
трябва да се вземе решение
get into a flap
притеснявам се, вълнувам се
ram opinions down one's throat
натрапвам/натяквам мнението
си на някой, който мисли по
различен начин
rooted to the spot
шокиран, вцепенен
limitless
безграничен, неограничен
in terms of
по отношение на
come up with
измислям, хрумва ми
dominate
господствам, доминирам
curl up
сгушвам се, свивам се на кълбо
put off from
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and got an 'E'.
examination or dealing with a
difficult situation
phr v ˈrʌsəl ʌp If you're hungry, I can quickly rustle up a
sandwich.
to make a meal quickly
idm wen ɪt kʌmz tə ðə When it came to the crunch, Francis admitted
krʌntʃ when you reach an important he had never loved Sarah.
time, especially one when a
difficult decision has to be made
idm ɡet ˈɪntə eɪ flæp We're only going to be two minutes late so don't
become very excited or worried get into a flap.
about something
idm ræm əˈpɪnjənz daʊn I'll never agree with you so there's no point
wʌnz θrəʊt to try to make someone accept ramming your opinions down my throat.
an idea or opinion by repeating it
many times, especially when they
are not interested
idm ˈruːt ɪd tə ðə spɒt The first time I saw Janet I was rooted to the
so shocked, surprised, or spot; I knew I was going to marry her.
frightened that you cannot move
adj ˈlɪmətləs, ˈlɪmɪtləs without a limit or end limitless possibilities
phr ɪn tɜːmz əv f you explain or describe In terms of music, I like pop best.
something in terms of a
particular fact or event, you are
explaining or describing it only in
relation to that fact or event
phr v kʌm ʌp wɪð My dad came up with a great idea for a holiday.
to think of an idea, answer etc
n ˈdɒməneɪt, to control someone or something The industry is dominated by five multinational
ˈdɒmɪneɪt or to have more importance than companies.
other people or things
phr v kɜːl ʌp to move so that you are lying or I just wanted to curl up and go to sleep.
sitting with your arms and legs
bent close to your body
phr v pʊt ɒf frəm to make you dislike something or My friend had a bad skiing accident, which put
not want to do something me off from doing the sport.
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преча на
innovative adj ˈɪnəvətɪv an innovative idea or way of an innovative approach to language teaching
doing something is new,
новаторски different, and better than those
that existed before
intimidating adj ɪˈtɪmədeɪtɪŋ, ɪ making you feel worried and not Some people find interview situations very
ˈtɪmɪdeɪtɪŋ confident intimidating.
смущаващ, плашещ
fussy adj ˈfʌsi fussy clothes, objects, buildings I prefer plain designs to something fussy.
etc are very detailed and
дребнав, суетен, суетлив decorated - used to show
disapproval
get a buzz idm ɡet eɪ bʌz have a strong feeling of I really got a buzz from seeing my first book in
excitement, pleasure, or success, print.
получавам or a similar feeling from drinking
наслада/удовлетворение alcohol or taking drug
get off to a good start phr v ɡet ɒf tə eɪ ɡʊd I didn't get off to a good start when I left my
stɑːt mobile phone on the bus.
започвам добре/успешно begin well
in common phr ɪn ˈkɒmən My grandma and me have so much in common,
have the same interests, she's my favourite relative!
споделящ общи неща attitudes etc as someone else
initially adv ɪˈnɪʃəli at the beginning Stan initially wanted to go to medical school.

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in the same boat idm ɪn ðə seɪm bəʊt All first-years at university are in the same boat
-- no one knows anyone.
намирам се/намиращ се в сходна
(неприятна) ситуация като други to be in the same unpleasant
хора situation as someone else
issue n ˈɪʃuː, ˈɪsjuː a subject or problem that is often Abortion is a highly controversial issue.
discussed or argued about,
проблем, спорен въпрос especially a social or political
matter that affects the interests
of a lot of people
underestimate v ˌʌndərˈestəmeɪt, to think or guess that something We underestimated how long it would take to
ˌʌndərˈestɪmeɪt is smaller, cheaper, easier etc get there.
подценявам, недооценявам than it really is
introverted adj ˈɪntrəvɜːtəd, someone who is introverted is My sister is introverted, but I love going out and
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 ˈɪntrəvɜːtɪd quiet and shy and does not enjoy meeting new people.
интровертен being with other people

crucial factor
решаващ/повратен/съдбоносен
фактор
cultivate
сприятелявам се с,
развивам/поощрявам (за
взаимоотношения)
accommodating
сговорчив, услужлив, любезен
eccentric
ексцентричен, чудат
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давам заглавие/обяснение
drive to distraction
продължавам да
ядосвам/разстройвам в голяма
степен
clutter
бъркотия, хаос, безредие
cuddle up
сгушвам се, прегръщам
exasperate
вбесявам, дразня
n phr ˈkruːʃəl ˈfæktə When making a film, the crucial factor is the
storyline.
 the extremely important part
that everything else depends on
v ˈkʌltəveɪt, ˈkʌltɪveɪt If you cultivate good relationships at work, it
to make an effort to develop a can help you in the future.
friendly relationship with
someone, especially someone
who can help you
adj əˈkɒmədeɪtɪŋ helpful and willing to do what an accommodating child
someone else wants
adj ɪkˈsentrɪk behaving in a way that is unusual His eccentric behaviour lost him his job.
and different from most people
v ˈkæpʃən words printed above or below a a photograph of the couple captioned ‘rebuilding
picture in a book or newspaper or their romance’
on a television screen to explain
what the picture is showing
idm draɪv tə dɪˈstrækʃən I used to dance non-stop when I was a
teenager; it drove my parents to distraction.
to continue annoying or upsetting
someone very much
n ˈklʌtə a large number of things that are the clutter of soaps, shampoos, and towels in
scattered somewhere in an the bathroom
untidy way
phr v ˈkʌdl ʌp to lie or sit very close to someone The children cuddled up to each other for
or something warmth.
v ɪɡˈzɑːspəreɪt to make someone very annoyed It exasperates me to hear comments like that.
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hoard v hɔːd to collect and save large amounts of families who hoarded food during the strike
food, money etc, especially when it is
складирам, запасявам се, not necessary to do so
пазя
inventory n ˈɪnvəntri a list of all the things in a place We made an inventory of everything in the
apartment.
инвентар, запас от стоки,
опис
weird adj wɪəd very strange and unusual, and difficult A really weird thing happened last night.
to understand or explain
странен, необикновен,
свръхестествен
giggle v ˈɡɪɡəl to laugh quickly, quietly, and in a high If you can’t stop giggling you’ll have to leave the
voice, because something is funny or room.
кикотя се because you are nervous or
embarrassed
be done for idm bi dʌn fə to be in serious trouble or likely to fail If we get caught, we’re done for.

изпитвам сериозни
непроятности, има
вероятност да се
проваля/да не успея
loft n lɒft a room or space under the roof of a Our neighbours have just done a loft conversion
building, usually used for storing (=changed the loft into bedrooms).
таван, таванско things in
помещение, балкон
merchandise n ˈmɜːtʃəndaɪz, -daɪs goods that are being sold A range of official Disney merchandise was on sale.

рекламни стоки/материали
string of passions n strɪŋ əv ˈpæʃənz a very strong liking for one thing after When I was a teenager my string of passions
phrase another included pop music, bright make-up, tight jeans
низ/поредица от страсти and horse-riding.
cost a fortune idm kɒst eɪ ˈfɔːtʃən I'm not going to buy those shoes because they cost
a fortune.
струвам много пари/цяло
състояние cost a very large amount of money
bizarre adj bəˈzɑː, bɪˈzɑː very unusual or strange a bizarre coincidence

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craze n kreɪz a fashion, game, type of music etc She started a craze for this type of jewellery.
that becomes very popular for a short
лудост, мания time
fulfilling adj fʊlˈfɪlɪŋ making you feel happy and satisfied Nursing is still one of the most fulfilling careers.
because you are doing interesting,
удовлетворяващ, носещ useful, or important things
наслада/удоволствие
uplifting adj ʌpˈlɪftɪŋ making you feel happier and more an uplifting experience
hopeful
вдъхващ щастие/
оптимизъм/надежда
have someone in fits idm v ˈsʌmwʌn ɪn fɪts Alice always has a funny story to tell -- she has me
in fits every time I talk to her.
нещо ме кара да се смея make someone laugh in a way that
истерично/безконтролно they cannot control
inspire v ɪnˈspaɪə to encourage someone by making We need someone who can inspire the team.
them feel confident and eager to do
вдъхновявам, внушавам something
moving adj ˈmuːvɪŋ making you feel strong emotions, Bayman’s book about his illness is deeply moving.
especially sadness or sympathy
трогателен, вълнуващ,
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see someone live adj siː ˈsʌmwʌn lɪv see a performance in which the I really want to see Lady Gaga live.
entertainer performs for people who
гледам представяне на are watching, rather than a film,
изпълнител/група на живо record etc
be blown away by idm bi bləʊn əˈweɪ baɪ I wasn't completely blown away by their
performance, to be honest with you.
впечатлен/развълнуван to feel very surprised and excited by
съм от something
pack a lot into phr v pæk eɪ lɒt ˈɪntə They really packed a lot into the show; it was full of
tricks and special effects.
успявам да свърша много o do a lot in a limited period of time,
неща за ограничен период or fit a lot of information, ideas etc
от време into a limited space
on stage phr ɒn steɪdʒ performing on the raised area in a Being on stage for three hours every night must be
theatre which actors or singers stand exhausting.
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put on a show phr v pʊt ɒn eɪ ʃəʊ The college is planning to put on a show at the end
of the year.
поставям/организирам to arrange for a concert, play etc to
спектакъл/представление take place, or to perform in it
front row n phr frʌnt rəʊ We're so excited because we've got tickets in the
the first line of seats in a theatre or front row for the gig.
преден ред cinema
take part in v phr teɪk pɑːt ɪn Do you want to take part in the show at the end of
to be involved in an activity, sport, the year?
участвам/вземам участие в event etc with other people
take off phr v teɪk ɒf Interest in dance classes has really taken off at our
school.
ставам известен/добивам
популярност
изведнъж/внезапно to suddenly start being successful
soak up phr v səʊk ʌp If you ever go to Pompeii, take some time to just
soak up the atmosphere.
наслаждавам се на, enjoy a place by watching it or
попивам, поглъщам becoming involved in it
belt out phr v belt aʊt Do you think it gives her a sore throat, belting out
those songs every night?
пея високо/силно/с цял to sing a song or play an instrument
глас и с голямо желание loudly
take out of yourself idm teɪk aʊt əv jɔːˈself Whenever I hear this song, it takes me out of
myself and I forget all my worries.
помагам на някого да
забрави to make someone forget their
тревоги/безпокойства problems and feel more confident
chill out phr v tʃɪl aʊt Chill out -- there's no point getting so stressed.
to relax completely instead of feeling
отдъхвам, почивам angry, tired, or nervous

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