Книга Headway - Выше среднего - Блок 10

a figure of speech that compares two unrelated things to highlight their similarities and convey a deeper meaning

метафора

a manner of speaking or writing that is characteristic of a particular person, group, or era, and that involves the use of particular words, phrases, or expressions in a distinctive way

идиома

the ability to correctly utilize thought and reason, learn from experience, or to successfully adapt to the environment

интеллект, разум

a strong feeling such as love, anger, etc.

чувства

requiring or involving personal effort, especially physical effort, as opposed to being automatic or effortless

ручной

an ability to do something well, especially after training

навык

to give a person help or assistance in doing something

помогать, способствовать

to move toward a particular direction

направляться

having or displaying the belief that one is superior in intellect, importance, skills, etc.

самовлюбленный

to take hold of someone else's hand with one's own and then move them up and down as a gesture of greeting, congratulations, or agreement

пожать руки

to naturally excel at doing something

Иметь умственные способности для чего-то

to have a lot of work that needs to be dealt with

быть очень занятым

a generous and kind personality

искренний, щедрый

describing a conversation or discussion that is honest, open, and sincere, typically between close friends or family members

Честный и открытый, разговор по душам

(of praise, success, etc.) to make one feel too proud of oneself and degrade others

сделать кого-то тщеславным

in a very poor condition or near the end of their lifespan or usefulness

ближе к концу жизни

one's tendency to speak to people in a very critical manner

Склонность говорить в злобной, острый язык

to become accustomed or familiar with something, especially something that was previously unfamiliar or uncomfortable

Быть знакомым или привыкнуть к кому-то или чему-то

friendly, nice, and caring toward other people's feelings

добрый

having a willingness to freely give or share something with others, without expecting anything in return

щедрый

to say yes to what is asked of you or offered to you

принимать

to say something funny or behave in a way that makes people laugh

шутить

to acknowledge and accept the reality of a situation, even if it is difficult or unpleasant

признайте, что-то является правдой

to joke with someone in a friendly manner by trying to make them believe something that is not true

пошутить с кем-нибудь по-дружески

to gain the confidence, familiarity, and skills needed to perform well in a situation that is new to one

приобрести навыки

to behave in a way that hides one's unhappiness, worries, or problems

пытаться казаться храбрым или спокойным

to exchange one thing for another through a mutual agreement

торговать

to create or produce something by cutting or shaping a material, such as a sculpture or design

вырезать

to be likely to develop or occur in a certain way because that is the usual pattern

иметь тенденцию

to enter a place and remove or take away a large number of things quickly and illegally, often as part of a criminal enterprise or activity

совершать набеги

to respect and honor God or a deity, especially by performing rituals

поклоняться

to twist or manipulate someone's words or actions in a dishonest or unfair way

вымогать

to come to rest or take a comfortable position, often by sitting

селиться

to get onto and assume control of an animal, such as a horse

садись верхом

to visit places one has never seen before

исследовать

a member of a seafaring group from the late eighth to early eleventh century who originated in the Scandinavian regions of Europe, and who conducted raids, trades, and colonized wide areas of Europe

викинг

used to show one's lack of genuine interest or enthusiasm for something

на самом деле это не волнует