Книга Insight - Продвинутый - Блок 7 - 7Д

not following typical or commonly accepted practices or norms

неконвенциональный, нетрадиционный

making a soft, rustling sound when moving

свистящий

shining or reflecting light in a bright way

сверкающий

done or arranged without any particular order or plan, often resulting in a random or chaotic outcome

случайный

a showy and confident display of style or behavior, often characterized by boldness, colorfulness, and extravagance

цветистость

(geometry) a lack of symmetry or equivalence in shape or size between the two sides or parts of something

асимметрия

having many different aspects or features

многогранный

a person who consistently performs below their potential or fails to meet expected standards or goals

неуспевающий ученик

referring to the period or the things existing or happening after a war has ended

послевоенный

related to or characteristic of a system of government where power comes from the people through free elections and respects individual rights

демократичный

an underground railroad system, typically in a big city

метро

a piece of painted cloth that is hung at the back of a theater stage as part of the scenery

задник

to exist or occur at an earlier time than something else

предшествовать

a railway system that has only one rail instead of two, usually in an elevated position

монорельс

in a manner that is done secretly or subtly, often to achieve a desired result without drawing much attention

тайным или косвенным образом

an invisible barrier or limitation that prevents certain groups, particularly women or minority individuals, from advancing to higher positions or achieving higher levels of success in a professional or organizational context

относится к часто невидимым барьерам, с которыми сталкиваются женщины и меньшинства на рабочем месте

to make someone extremely angry

вызвать в ком-то крайний гнев

to become extremely angry with someone or something

Стать чрезвычайно злым

something, such as a book, move clip, etc., that provides one with information about a variety of people, places, events, or things that one cannot physically interact with or experience

окно в мир

(of a quality, idea, or principle) to not longer exist or be forgotten

Быть забытым

to be brave or sociable enough to deliver a lengthy public speech without allowing any interruption

Выступать перед аудиторией в качестве единственного оратора

to completely beat someone in an argument or competition, particularly in a humiliating way

полностью побеждать

to go out onto a dance floor and start dancing

начинай танцевать

to perform or entertain in a way that causes the audience to react with extreme enthusiasm, such as by applauding loudly or cheering

заставьте аудиторию аплодировать с большим энтузиазмом

used to refer to something, particularly a drink, offered for free by a restaurant, bar, or other establishment, usually as a gesture of hospitality or good will

за счет заведения

to improve a situation or one's behavior for better results

улучшить или исправить то, как кто-то что-то делает

used to describe a situation or activity that is developing with great intensity, speed, and success

энергично и успешно

to establish the basic principles or groundwork needed for the development of something more complex or substantial in the future

заложить фундамент

to be sufficient or available for a particular purpose or need

идти в обход, ходить вокруг

to experience a sudden and significant decline in one's emotional state, confidence, financial situation, etc.

упасть до чрезвычайно низкого уровня

used to say that someone has been involved in something from its early stages

Участвует в чем-то с самого начала