VOCABULARY. Read and translate these sentences into Russian so as to have a better idea of how these words can be used.

Read and translate these sentences into Russian so as to have a better idea of how these words can be used.

expand v, expansion n

1. Metals expand when they are heated.

2. This small town has expanded into a large industrial centre quite recently.

3. Foreign trade has expanded during recent years.

4. The electronic industry has been undergoing a period of rapid expansion.

5. The novel is actually an expansion of a short story he wrote when he
was young.

6. Expansion into new areas of research is likely to continue in the near future.

peakn, peak v

1. The sun had risen and they could see the mountain peaks.

2. Traffic is at its peak between 4 and 6 p.m.

3. The Beatles were at the peak of their fame in the sixties of the last
century. Their popularity peaked in the sixties.

4. Tourism is at its peak in summer.

emerge v, emergence n, emergency n

1. The moon emerged from behind the clouds.

2. Soon they all saw a submarine emerge from under the water.

Don't mix up!

emergence - появление, возникновение

the emergence of unexpected problems (of a new theory, a new

independent country) etc.

emergency - крайняя необходимость, чрезвычайное положение

an emergency exit - запасной выход

emergency measures - чрезвычайные меры

a state of emergency - чрезвычайное положение

ER - Emergency Room - (Am.) пункт первой помощи, скорая помощь

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bear v, unbearable adj

1. Our plans have borne fruit at last.

2. He was born British.

3. Few people can bear rudeness.

4.1 can't bear his manners. (= I can't stand his manners.)

5. The heat was just unbearable!

6. This noise is getting unbearable!

contain v

1. The book contains quite a few useful facts.

2. Try to avoid food containing a lot of fat.

3. The assertions contained in his report are not convincing.

4. How much liquid does this tank contain?

comprise v

1. The course comprises a student book, a workbook and a lot of taped
material. (= The course consists of...)

2. This year classes are likely to be comprised of beginners, (...to consist
of...)

3. Young specialists comprise about 50 per cent of the whole staff.

numerical adj, numerous adj

Don't mix up!

numerical adj - численный, цифровой

numerical data, numerical superiority, in numerical order

numerous adj - многочисленный

in numerous cases, numerous misprints, numerous questions

imply v, implication n

1. Silence often implies consent (согласие).

2. What do you imply by that?

3. That is likely to imply a lot of work for us.

4. Little was said, but a lot was implied.

5. Democracy implies freedom of expression.

6. She said very little directly, but a great deal by implication.

entertain v, entertainment n

1. We entertain very little at home. (= We don't often give parties.)

2. They love to entertain and do it very well.

3. He used to entertain us for hours with his stories.

4. The cinema was her favourite entertainment.

5. The official dinner was followed by some entertainment.

range л

a mountain range a range of hills a wide range of research a wide range of goods

1. We have the full range of sizes in a wide range of prices.

2. They've produced a new range of cars recently.

3. He has a wide range of knowledge.

4. She has a wide range of interests.

5. They have developed a wide range of activities.

6. We have covered a wide range of subjects.

equal adj, equality [I'kwohti] n, unequalled adj

1. Equal pay for equal work.

2. One gallon is equal to 4, 5 litres.

3. They are fighting for the equality of women (=...for women to be equal
with men).

4. This school's success rate is unequalled in town.

5. Though small, this restaurant offers a range of fish dishes unequalled
anywhere else in London.

6. During these years the country has been enjoying a period of unequalled
economic progress.

retort v

1. 'To retort' means to make a quick and clever answer. The best Russian

translation is, perhaps, «парировать». 2." " If I were your wife, I'd put poison in your coffee, " she said.

" If I were your husband, I'd drink it, " he retorted.

can't help + gerund

Оборот'сапЧ help doing sth' можно перевести на русский язык как «не могу не...», «не могу удержаться от...»

1. I can't help telling you all about it.

2. He couldn't help laughing when he heard it.

3. She tried to control her feelings but she just couldn't help crying.

4. I couldn't help wondering why they decided not to expand their
business.

generous adj, generously adv, generosity n

1. It is very generous of you to let us use your findings in our research.

2. It was most generous of them to finance the expansion of the hospital.

3. She is too generous with her time, I'm afraid - always ready to help
other people, no matter what kind of people they are.

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4. He has a very generous (kind) nature.

5. There's a generous (= kinder than deserved) review of the book in
today's newspaper.

6. Oh, this slice of cake is too generous (= large) for me!

7. The jacket is unlikely to be too small for you. It is very generously cut.

8. His generosity is incomparable.