Книга Total English - Средне-выше среднего - Блок 8 – Словарь

to wait with satisfaction for something to happen

ждать с нетерпением

to submit a formal application or request for something

подать, представить

to reduce the amount, size, or number of something

сократить

to do something in order to replace something lost or fix something damaged

компенсировать, восполнить

to tolerate something or someone unpleasant, often without complaining

потерпеть

to reach the same level or status as someone or something else, especially after falling behind

догнать

to escape punishment for one's wrong actions

уходить от наказания

to create something, usually an idea, a solution, or a plan, through one's own efforts or thinking

придумывать, разрабатывать

to have a great deal of respect, admiration, or esteem for someone

Восхищаться, рассматривать

to move or progress at the same rate as someone or something else

успевать, держаться на уровне